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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® 8.1 operating system.
To start your Notebook PC for the first time:
1.Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.
2.From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. As other settings appear, select your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next.
3.Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:
•Personalize
•Connect
•Settings
•Your account
5.After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities.
Windows® 8.1 lock screen
The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard.
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