Turning On Power; Finishing The Software Installation; Completing Important Tasks - Lenovo 88088NU User Manual

Turning on power

Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the
computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes.
If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program
starts.
If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting
and diagnostics," on page 55. For additional help, refer to Chapter 8, "Getting
information, help, and service," on page 61. You can get help and information by
telephone through the Customer Support Center. Refer to the warranty and safety
information that is provided with your computer for the Service and Support
worldwide telephone list.

Finishing the software installation

After you start the computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the software installation. If you do not complete the software
installation the first time the computer is turned on, unpredictable results might
occur. When the installation is complete, refer to the Access Help online help
system to learn more about your computer. See "Access Help" on page 62 for
instructions on how to open the online help system.
Note: Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft

Completing important tasks

After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which will save
you time and trouble later:
v Create a diagnostic CD image or diagnostic diskettes. Diagnostic programs are
v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need
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Important
Read the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this
computer. These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and warranties for
the software on this computer. By using these programs, you accept the terms
of the agreements. If you do not accept the agreements, do not use the
programs. Instead, promptly return the entire computer for a full refund.
Pro preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual version, you will be
prompted to choose a language during the initial installation process. After
installation, the language version can be changed through the Windows
Control Panel.
used to test hardware components of your computer and report
operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a
diagnostic CD image or diagnostic diskettes ahead of time assures that you will
be able to run diagnostics if the Recovery and Recovery workspace becomes
inaccessible. For more information, see "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 57.
service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For
further information, see the warranty and safety information that is provided
with your computer.
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