Installing And Customizing The Software; Installing The Operating System; Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates - HP Omni Pro 110 Maintenance & Service Manual

2 Installing and Customizing the
Software
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this
documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the
operating system.
CAUTION:
system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from
installing properly.
NOTE: Be sure there is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) 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.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive,
the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this
documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the
operating system.

Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates

1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on
the screen.
2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button.
3. Select the All Programs menu.
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Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER