Step 4: Set Up The Software - HP nc8430 - Notebook PC Getting Started Manual

Step 4: Set up the software

After the computer is turned on, it will go through a brief
software setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the
software. Note the following:
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After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete
the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time
varies.
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During software setup, the computer may pause periodically
for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an
hourglass icon.
CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system
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language, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you
do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored
during software setup.
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To register the operating system and the computer, you must
be connected to the Internet. For more information about
connecting to the Internet, refer to Appendix B in this guide. If
you do not register during software setup, you can do so at any
time after software setup is complete.
Getting Started
First-time setup
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