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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Set Up Windows Vista
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista
®
. To set up Windows Vista for the first time,
follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to
complete. The Windows Vista set up screens will take you through several procedures including
accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your
computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.