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Quick Setup & Getting Started 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. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded, you will be prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 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 Windows 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: 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. 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. 4. Click on the Windows Update link. ENWW Installing and Customizing the Software 1

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Quick Setup & Getting Started
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.
NOTE:
If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded,
you will be prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing
the operating system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration
form. Fill out the form, click the
Begin
button, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
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.
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 Windows 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:
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.
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.
4.
Click on the
Windows Update
link.
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