Step 4: Set Up The Software - HP Invent Compaq Series Getting Started

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Step 4: Set up the software

After the computer is turned on, it will go through a brief
software setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the
software. Note the following:
After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete
the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time
varies.
During software setup, the computer may pause periodically
for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an
hourglass icon.
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CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language
before the "Welcome to Windows" page is displayed, choose carefully.
On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted
from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.
To register the operating system and the computer, you must
be connected to the Internet. For more information about
connecting to the Internet, refer to "Appendix B" in this guide.
If you do not register during software setup, you can do so at
any time after software setup is complete.
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