HP SR5505F - 1, Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started (features vary by model)
Installing critical security updates
Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become
available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install
them onto the computer.
To get the latest updates for the computer:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Click Help and Support , and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS
updates .
3 Follow any onscreen instructions to complete downloading and installing the
latest updates.
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware
Devices
After you set up the computer, you may want to install additional software programs or
hardware devices. Keep in mind the following important guidelines:
Before installation, make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore
program.
a Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator.
b Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
c Click Control Panel .
d Click System and Maintenance .
e Click Backup and Restore Center .
f Click Create a restore point or change settings .
g In the System Properties window, on the System Protection tab, click Create .
Follow the onscreen instructions.
The restore point is a snapshot of the computer settings. By using System Restore, you
ensure that you have a stable set of settings to use. For information on System Restore,
go to the Microsoft Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide
Choose software that is compatible with the computer; check the operating system,
memory, and other requirements listed for the new software.
Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software
manufacturer. If you need help, check the manufacturer’s documentation or customer
service information.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as
soon as you receive an alert.