Preparing to Use Your Computer

After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer.

NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the computer for the first time and complete the initial setup.

To turn on the computer:

1Turn on the monitor.

2Turn on the computer.

3Turn on the external speakers, if they are present.

4Set up the computer and Microsoft® Windows® 7 by following the onscreen instructions:

￿If prompted, select the country/region in which you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the computer.)

￿Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up for updates, and get online.

5When you see the Windows 7 desktop, the initial setup is complete.

For help with getting started using your computer, see the remaining topics in this section.

NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you will be reminded to complete the setup at a later time.

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