HP Pavilion 500 HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) QUICK START GUIDE 5990-490 - Page 33

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Setting Up the Computer Follow the steps shown on the setup poster to set up the computer in your work area. Then read the topics in this section that describe how to turn on the computer for the first time, and finish the registration process. After registering, install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box (select models only). Note: Some programs come preinstalled on the PC. Before installing a program, check to see if it is already installed on your system. When you have completed these steps, you may add any printer, scanner, camera, or other peripheral equipment you have for your system. Many peripherals, external devices, memory, and add-in cards are Plug and Play. Note: Plug and Play describes the ability to add or remove components without any special procedures such as resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device. Setup Quick Start Guide 5

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Quick Start Guide
5
Setup
Follow the steps shown on the setup poster to
set up the computer in your work area. Then
read the topics in this section that describe how
to turn on the computer for the first time, and
finish the registration process.
After registering, install any software programs
that came on CDs or DVDs included in the
computer box (select models only).
Note:
Some programs come preinstalled on the PC.
Before installing a program, check to see if it is
already installed on your system.
When you have completed these steps, you
may add any printer, scanner, camera, or other
peripheral equipment you have for your system.
Many peripherals, external devices, memory,
and add-in cards are Plug and Play.
Note:
Plug and Play
describes the ability to add
or remove components without any special
procedures such as resetting jumpers and testing
for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play
peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the
best driver for the device.
Setting Up the Computer