Next steps
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Preloaded software.
This is software provided on the
hard drive but not ready to use. To locate or install
preloaded software or drivers, follow these steps:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup
.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the check
box next to the software program or driver you want
to install.
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For details about using software included with the computer, refer
to the software manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided
with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.
Updating the software installed on the computer
Most software, including the operating system, is updated
frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important
updates to the software included with the computer may
have been released since the computer left the factory.
Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to
optional software or external devices. Many updates provide
security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software provided on
the computer as soon as the computer is connected to the
Internet.
»
To access update links for the operating system and
other software provided on the computer, select
Start >
Help and Support
.
Finding the user guides
User guides, regulatory and safety notices, and other
information resources about using the computer are
available through Help and Support.
To access the user guides:
»
Select
Start > Help and Support > User Guides
.
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