if you are starting your computer for the first time, the microsoft windows setup program runs automatically when you start the computer. the program will prompt you to make choices or type information. if you need more detailed information than is provided in this user’s guide, see your microsoft operating-system manual.

    1. after turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete the operating system setup procedure before turning off your computer; otherwise, unexpected results might occur.

    2. the setup program might be slightly different from the one described in your operating-system manual. some choices do not appear because they are preset.

    3. during the setup procedure, you must indicate that you accept the license agreement.

    4. the microsoft registration information will already be displayed in the registration field. if the product id number is not already displayed, you must type it. the product id is on a label attached to the computer.

    you will need the following information to complete the setup program:

    1 the microsoft documentation that comes with your computer.

    2 network information from your network administrator, if your computer is being connected to a network.

    3 the printer model and port, if a printer is attached directly to your computer.

    after the setup procedure finishes and the computer restarts, the windows desktop opens. your computer is now ready for use.

    installing other operating systems

    your computer comes with microsoft windows xp professional preinstalled. to install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation provided with the operating system.

    if you are installing another microsoft windows operating system, follow the instructions in the readme file on the device drivers and ibm enhanced diagnostics cd to install the device drivers. if you install other than a microsoft windows operating system, you might need additional software or device drivers.

    if you experience problems with the device drivers installed from the device drivers and ibm enhanced diagnostics cd, you can obtain the latest device drivers at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the world wide web.

    before installing any operating system, be sure you obtain the latest updates.

    contact the operating system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer’s world wide web site to obtain the updates.

    additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the world wide web.