Startup
Setting Up the Software
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation:
■Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
■Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation.
■Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
Installing Basic Software
When the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time, a prompt to set up the operating system and other basic software is displayed on the screen.
Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the
■After beginning the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.
■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.
■Regional settings and most other preferences that you may select as you set up the basic software can be selected or changed later, after the operating system is installed.
■When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup.
✎During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times. These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup. They will not occur during standard Windows startups.
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