Preparing To Use Your Computer - Compaq Presario CQ3100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Preparing to Use Your Computer

After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the
computer.
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the
computer for the first time and complete the initial setup.
To turn on the computer:
1 Turn on the monitor.
2 Turn on the computer.
3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present.
4 Set up the computer and Microsoft
instructions:
If prompted, select the country/region in which you are physically located, and
wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate
language, it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the
computer.)
Follow the onscreen instructions to register, sign up for updates, and get online.
5 When you see the
For help with getting started using your computer, see the remaining topics in this section.
NOTE: If you skip some steps during the initial setup procedure or decline some options, you
will be reminded to complete the setup at a later time.
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Windows
desktop, the initial setup is complete.
Windows 7
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7 by following the onscreen
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