1–8 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1
Startup
Setting Up the Software
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CAUTION: 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
on-screen instructions, read the following carefully and follow
the installation instructions in this chapter.
■ 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 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.
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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 routine Windows startups.
