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Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
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Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to
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Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference
Guide. For information on finding this guide, refer to
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Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For more information, refer to
recovery on page
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Get to know your computer. For more information, refer to
on page 3
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Discover the software that is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs.
Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resource
Instructions for setting up the computer
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
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and
Keyboard and pointing devices on page 16
Finding information on page
Getting to know your computer
for additional information.
Contents
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How to set up the computer
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Identification of computer components
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Computer features
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Instructions for the following:
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Connecting to a wireless network
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Using the keyboard and pointing devices
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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
modules
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Performing a backup and a recovery
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Contacting customer support
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Computer specifications
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Power management features
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Instructions for the following:
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Maximizing battery life
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Using the multimedia features of the computer
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Protecting the computer
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Caring for the computer
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Updating the software
Networking on page
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Backup and
Finding information
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