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v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. See "Recording your computer information". Keep this Quick Reference in a safe place. It is the only publication that has important information about reinstalling factory-installed software. Chapter 3, "Recovering software" on page 13 contains the information about recovering factory-installed software. Installing other operating systems If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating-system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are usually provided with the device drivers. Shutting down the computer When you are ready to turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure for your operating system. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. To shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system select Shut down or Turn off computer. Recording your computer information Recording information about your computer can be helpful if you ever need to have your computer serviced. The service technician will probably ask you for this information. Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 11

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Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need
service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information.
See “Recording your computer information”.
Keep this
Quick Reference
in a safe place. It is the only publication that has
important information about reinstalling factory-installed software. Chapter 3,
“Recovering software” on page 13 contains the information about recovering
factory-installed software.
Installing other operating systems
If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come
with your operating-system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device
drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are
usually provided with the device drivers.
Shutting down the computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown
procedure for your operating system. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or
damage to your software programs. To shut down the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system select Shut down or Turn off computer.
Recording your computer information
Recording information about your computer can be helpful if you ever need to
have your computer serviced. The service technician will probably ask you for
this information.
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
11