Texas Instruments 1 User Manual
2-15 Installation
Before starting the initial software load process, ensure that you have the following:
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Extensa 900 User’s Guide - Contains latest software installation instructions.
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AC Adapter/Access to AC power - Although the battery pack may have some
charge, it may be insufficient for the entire set up. Loss of power during setup
can cause irreversible file damage.
charge, it may be insufficient for the entire set up. Loss of power during setup
can cause irreversible file damage.
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Certificate of Authenticity - You will need to enter the number from your
Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity during Windows 95 Setup. This
certificate is part of the Windows 95 documentation kit. You need this number
even if you are installing Windows for Workgroups.
Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity during Windows 95 Setup. This
certificate is part of the Windows 95 documentation kit. You need this number
even if you are installing Windows for Workgroups.
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Language - During initial setup you choose the following:
- Language for Windows displays
- Language for keyboard installed
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Printer type - As part of the Windows setup, you are prompted to choose a
printer. Microsoft
printer. Microsoft
®
includes the files for many different printers. If you cannot
find your printer in the list, you will need the floppy disk with the printer driver
provided by the printer manufacturer. If you do not want to install a printer at
this time, you can skip this part of the setup. Which operating system to load
provided by the printer manufacturer. If you do not want to install a printer at
this time, you can skip this part of the setup. Which operating system to load
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Operating System Type - During initial setup you must choose which
operating system to load, either Windows 95 or
operating system to load, either Windows 95 or
MS-DOS
and Windows for
Workgroups
(DOS+WFW)
. This choice is final. You will not be able to change the
operating system after installation is complete. For most users Windows 95 is
the better choice. You might want to load
the better choice. You might want to load
DOS+WFW
under the following
circumstances.
- Your corporation or workgroup may have guidelines that require use of
DOS+WFW
. Check with your manager to determine the policy at your
company.
- The software that controls your local area network may not be compatible
with Windows 95. Check with your network administrator to determine
whether Windows 95 is compatible.
whether Windows 95 is compatible.
- Although most software that is compatible with
DOS+WFW
is also
compatible with Windows 95, it is possible that the existing software you
are using will not run in Windows 95. If you have a critical software
application that you intend to copy to your new computer, check with
the manufacturer of the software to determine whether your application
is compatible with Windows 95.
are using will not run in Windows 95. If you have a critical software
application that you intend to copy to your new computer, check with
the manufacturer of the software to determine whether your application
is compatible with Windows 95.