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Getting started, Starting your computer for the first time, What you need before you start

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Chapter 2. Getting started This chapter contains information to help you get started using your computer; it explains: What you need before, and what happens after, you start your computer for the first time How to: - Access information and perform tasks from the Access IBM program - Use the online program to register your computer with IBM and then access complimentary screen savers - View online books - Safely shut down your computer Starting your computer for the first time You must complete the Windows NT Workstation setup procedure before you can access the operating system for the first time. Important Once you start your computer for the first time, you must complete the setup procedure before you turn off your computer; otherwise, unexpected results might occur. What you need before you start Before you start the Windows NT Workstation setup procedure, you need the following: The Windows NT Workstation manual provided with your computer, in case you need more detailed information than is provided in this chapter Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (attached to the front cover of your Windows NT Workstation manual) for the Product ID number Network information (if applicable) from your network administrator The printer model and port used by the printer, if a printer is attached directly to your computer © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 5

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Chapter 2.
Getting started
This chapter contains information to help you get started using your
computer; it explains:
±
What you need before, and what happens after, you start your
computer for the first time
±
How to:
Access information and perform tasks from the Access IBM
program
Use the online program to register your computer with IBM and
then access complimentary screen savers
View online books
Safely shut down your computer
Starting your computer for the first time
You must complete the Windows NT Workstation setup procedure before
you can access the operating system for the first time.
Important
Once you start your computer for the first time, you must complete the
setup procedure before you turn off your computer; otherwise,
unexpected results might occur.
What you need before you start
Before you start the Windows NT Workstation setup procedure, you need
the following:
±
The Windows NT Workstation manual provided with your computer,
in case you need more detailed information than is provided in this
chapter
±
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (attached to the front cover of your
Windows NT Workstation manual) for the Product ID number
±
Network information (if applicable) from your network administrator
±
The printer model and port used by the printer, if a printer is attached
directly to your computer
Copyright IBM Corp. 1999
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