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Turning on computer power, Finishing the software installation, Completing important tasks

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9. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets. Turning on computer 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, refer to Chapter 10, "Getting information, help, and service," on page 49. You can get additional help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center. For the latest Service and Support worldwide telephone list, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Finishing the software installation Important Be sure to read and understand the license agreements carefully before using the programs on this computer. These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and warranties for the software programs 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. The first time you start your computer, 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. Note: Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual version, you will be prompted to choose a language during the installation process. After installation, the language version can be changed through the Windows Control Panel. Completing important tasks After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which could save you time and trouble in the future: v Create a diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a 12 User Guide

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9.
Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.
Turning on computer 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, refer to Chapter 10, “Getting
information, help, and service,” on page 49. You can get additional help and
information by telephone through the Customer Support Center. For the latest
Service and Support worldwide telephone list, go to:
Finishing the software installation
Important
Be sure to read and understand the license agreements carefully before using
the programs on this computer. These agreements detail your rights,
obligations, and warranties for the software programs 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.
The first time you start your computer, 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.
Note:
Some models might have a multilingual version of Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system preinstalled. If your computer has the multilingual
version, you will be prompted to choose a language during the installation
process. After installation, the language version can be changed through the
Windows Control Panel.
Completing important tasks
After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which could
save you time and trouble in the future:
v
Create a diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium. Diagnostic programs are
used to test hardware components of your computer and report
operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a
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