Turning on power, Finishing the software installation | Lenovo 8124

10.Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.

Note: For more information about connectors, see the Access IBM program on your computer desktop.

Turning on power

Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer. When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window closes. If your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts.

If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 23 and Chapter 4, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 19.

Finishing the software installation

Important

Read the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this computer. These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and warranties for the software on this computer. By using these programs, you accept the terms of the agreements. If you do not accept the agreements, do not use the programs. Instead, promptly return the entire computer for a full refund.

Note: Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual version, you will be prompted to choose a language during the initial installation process. After installation, the language version can be changed through the Windows Control Panel.

After you start the computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the software installation. If you do not complete the software installation the first time the computer is turned on, unpredictable results might occur. When the installation is complete, click Access IBM on your desktop to learn more about your computer.

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

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Contents

Quick Reference Page Quick Reference Page Contents Page Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service General safety guidelines Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devices Heat and product ventilation Batteries CD and DVD drive safety Lithium battery notice Additional safety information Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Power supply statement Xiv Additional help Xvi Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulation Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Finishing the software installation Turning on power Completing important tasks Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus software Shutting down the computer Starting the Setup UtilityRecording your computer information Page Creating and using product recovery discs Recovering software To create Product Recovery discs, do the following Backup and recoveryTo use Product Recovery discs, do the following To perform a backup operation, do the following Using the rescue and recovery workspacePage Post-recovery notes Solving recovery problems Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette Creating and using rescue media Recovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Getting help and service Getting information, help, and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Getting information Telephone numbers Calling for service Purchasing additional services Other servicesPage Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics Symptom Action PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs Creating a Diagnostics diskette Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspaceRunning the Diagnostics diskette Code Description Action Error codes Code Description Action Beep pattern Description Action Post beep codesPage Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer European Countries U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries Asia Pacific Countries Page What this Warranty Covers Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General Terms What Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty Service Your Additional Responsibilities Exchange of a Machine or Part Governing Law Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Peru ParaguayUruguay Venezuela Cambodia and Laos Asia Pacific AustraliaCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos India Malaysia JapanNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Singapore Governing Law Arbitration The following is added under this heading Consumers European Union EU Following paragraphs are added to this section France EgyptGermany Ireland Hungary Slovakia Items for Which Lenovo is Not LiableUnited Kingdom Warranty Period Part 3 Warranty Information Types Types Types Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Types of Warranty ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot Service CRU and On-site Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and Courier or Depot Service CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units CRUs HDD Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Electronic emissions notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Canadian Department of Communications certification label Power cord notice Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Appendix D. Notices Page Page Part Number 41D1345