Gateway E-4200 - Understanding the Power-On Self-Test; Completing the operating system setup

Getting Started 5
Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the
diskette drive, or the computer may search the diskette for startup
information.
For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-4200 System.
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test
When you turn on your computer, the power-on self-test (POST) routine
checks the system memory and components. To see this information on the
screen, press T
AB during POST. Press ESC to bypass the remaining
memory count.
The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write
down the error message that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-4200 System for a description of
error messages.
Completing the operating system setup
The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few
minutes to set up.
Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to
do after the computer starts.
1.
After the computer starts, start-up wizard opens. Click Next to
continue.
2.
Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When
you have finished entering the information, click Next.
3.
At the screen prompting you to enter your product number, refer to the
Certificate of Authenticity located on the front cover of your Windows
manual.
To complete the operating system setup