Setting Up Your Computer; Protecting Your Computer - HP 200-5250 Getting Started

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Setting up your computer

❑ Follow the steps on the setup poster included with your computer.
❑ Place the computer so that all ventilation openings are unobstructed and cabling is not in a walkway or where
it can be stepped on or damaged by placing furniture on it.
❑ Connect all power cords from the monitor, computer, and accessories to a power surge protection device that
is specifically labeled as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. If
the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge
protection with these signal inputs as well. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord to the surge
protection device, and then connect the device to the computer.
❑ Download and install operating system updates.
❑ Look in the computer box for additional printed details or updates.
❑ Read the Safety and Regulatory Information document in the User Guides folder.
❑ Read the Safety & Comfort Guide for proper workstation setup, posture, health and work habits, and electrical
and mechanical safety information. Click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click User
Guides or visit www.hp.com/ergo.

Protecting your computer

Computer risk
Unauthorized use of the
computer or user account
Unauthorized access to Setup
Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification
information
Computer viruses
Unauthorized access to data
and ongoing threats to the
computer
ENWW
Computer feature
User password
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure computer
information.
Administrator password
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most
viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For
protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended
update service.
Firewall software
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Windows 7 includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer.
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The antivirus software, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes firewall
software.
Windows 7 critical security updates
Microsoft continually updates the Windows 7 operating system.
Protecting your computer
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