Chapter 1
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the first time
When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
To start for the first time:
1.Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears.
2.From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next.
3.From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next.
4.Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next.
5.Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.
If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter.
6.Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.
7.Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.
8.Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer.
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