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7 Setting Up the Operating System
When you start the computer for the first time, a few system
Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Before turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for your computer.
The initial setup of the operating system is automatic and may take several minutes. Additional setup time may be required, depending on your system’s internal and external devices.
Follow the operating system prompts to complete setup. You may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete the registration. You can find this above the service tag on your computer.
NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the operating system installation guide.
For future reference, write the number below:
Product Key (ID or COA): ________________________________________
For more information, access your computer documentation from the User’s Guides icon on the desktop or from the Dell Precision ResourceCD.
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Setup and Quick Reference Guid e