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Installing and Customizing the Software
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do
not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.
CAUTION:
Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system
is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
Installing the Windows Operating system
The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process takes
about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being
CAUTION:
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE
PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process may damage the software
that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.
NOTE:
If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the
installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
Installing or upgrading device drivers (Windows systems)
When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you must also
install the drivers for each of the devices.
If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use the Browse button in the
dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers.
Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system, from
http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Drivers & Downloads, enter the
model number of the computer, and click the Go button.
Customizing the monitor display (Windows systems)
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font
sizes, and power management settings.
To change display settings in Windows 7 and POSReady 7, right-click on the Windows Desktop and select
Personalize.
In Windows 8.x and Industry 8.1, you can customize display settings for the Start screen and Desktop. To
customize the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the
charms. Select Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalize and change the display settings. To customize
the Desktop, right-click on the Desktop, and then select Personalize to change the display settings.
For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the
documentation that came with your monitor.
Installing the Windows Operating system
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