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Quick Start Guide
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Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro-
grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you
are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the Microsoft Win-
dows XP (Home & Professional Editions) operating system.
Drivers
If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install
the drivers listed in “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com-
puter and a hardware component e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order
listed in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 6. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util-
ities are properly installed. If your system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already
done that for you), refer to “What to Install” on page 4 - 1 for installation instructions.
Ports and Jacks
See “Notebook Ports and Jacks” on page A - 2 for a description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your com-
puter to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.
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