Dell Inspiron 3500 - Technical Specifications

Preparing Your Computer for Use the First Time 1-1
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This chapter has the information you need to prepare your computer for first-time use.
Your computer has been shipped with the Microsoft
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Windows
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98 operating sys-
tem already installed. Perform the setup steps provided in this guide so that the
software functions properly on your Dell computer.
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Initial setup of Windows 98 takes about 10 minutes. The setup process is customized
according to which computer components you have.
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