Installing & Customizing The Software; Installing The Operating System - HP Compaq dc7600 USDT Getting Started Manual

Installing & Customizing the Software
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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.
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Be sure there is a 4-inch (10.2-cm) clearance at the back of the
unit and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

Installing the 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 installed.
Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.
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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.
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If the computer shipped with more than one operating system
language on the hard drive, the installation process could take up
to 60 minutes.
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