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Getting Started
Setting up your software
Setting up your software
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows 98 Second
Edition preinstalled. For specific questions about your operating
system or other software that may come preinstalled on your
computer, refer to the documentation that comes with your
computer.
To help you get started, Windows 98 Second Edition guides you
through several essential steps for setting up your computer.
❖ Completing installation — Enables you to enter details to
authenticate and personalize your copy of Windows 98
Second Edition.
❖ Registration — Allows you to register your Toshiba computer
online, send your Windows 98 Second Edition registration
information to Microsoft, and upgrade or extend your Toshiba
warranty.
NOTE: To perform online operations, your computer must be
connected to a voice-grade telephone line. See Connecting
the modem on page 44.
❖ Internet Access — Guides you through signing up for a new
Internet account with AT&T WorldNet
®
Service, or assists
you in setting up your computer to work with your existing
Internet account. If you choose to sign up for Internet access
with AT&T WorldNet, you will not be charged for the call.
Toshiba and Yahoo!
®
have joined together to offer you a
free account on Yahoo!. In order to sign up for Yahoo!,
you must have an Internet access account.
❖ Final Settings — Completes your Windows setup. During this
step you will be prompted to set the current date and time.
Press the ESC key on the keyboard to exit Setup and display
the Windows desktop.