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Welcome
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Finding information
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
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Connect to the Internet
—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
Internet. For more information, refer to
Finding information on page 2
.
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Update your antivirus software
—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is pre-installed on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates.
For more information, refer to the
HP Notebook Reference Guide
. For instructions on accessing
this guide, refer to
Finding information on page 2
.
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Get to know your computer
—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
Getting to know
your computer on page 4
and
Keyboard and pointing devices on page 17
for additional
information.
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Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive
—Recover the operating system and software
to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to
Backup and
recovery on page 34
.
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Find installed software
—Access a list of the software that is preinstalled on the computer.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
. For details about using the software included with the computer,
refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on
the manufacturer's Web site.
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