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Starting the PC for the First Time

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Starting the PC for the First Time Your PC's hard disk has preinstalled software that is initialized the first time you start the PC. The initialization takes approximately three minutes, and sets up your software to use the hardware installed in your computer. To initialize your software: 1. Switch on the display and then the computer. First power-on the display Then power-on the computer 2. The PC performs a power-on system hardware test which checks the configuration. This test is performed each time the PC is switched on. A screen is displayed that shows the progress of the test and indicates any errors found. If an error is detected, see "If a Power-On Error Message Appears." 3. The software initialization routine starts. It displays the software license agreement and gives you an opportunity to read Working in Comfort (ergonomic advice for computer users). You may be asked to enter information during the intiialization routine, for example: ◊ The name of the person who will use the computer and your company name. (If necessary, the name of the user can be changed later.) ◊ The current date and time. ◊ The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). You may also be requested to enter the connection used by the printer (for example, LPT1 for a parallel printer or COM1 for a serial printer). ◊ The model number of your display. (HP display model numbers are shown on the rear of the display.) 4. Follow any other instructions that are displayed on the screen. HP Vectra PC User's Guide 1 Setting Up Your PC • 11

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HP Vectra PC User's Guide
1
Setting Up Your PC
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11
Starting the PC for the First Time
Your PC’s hard disk has preinstalled software that is initialized the first time you start the PC.
The initialization takes approximately three minutes, and sets up your software to use the
hardware installed in your computer.
To initialize your software:
1.
Switch on the display and then the computer.
Then power-on the
computer
First power-on
the display
2.
The PC performs a power-on system hardware test which checks the configuration. This
test is performed each time the PC is switched on. A screen is displayed that shows the
progress of the test and indicates any errors found. If an error is detected, see “If a
Power-On Error Message Appears.”
3.
The software initialization routine starts. It displays the software license agreement and
gives you an opportunity to read Working in Comfort (ergonomic advice for computer
users). You may be asked to enter information during the intiialization routine, for
example:
◊
The name of the person who will use the computer and your company name. (If
necessary, the name of the user can be changed later.)
◊
The current date and time.
◊
The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). You may also be requested to
enter the connection used by the printer (for example, LPT1 for a parallel printer or
COM1 for a serial printer).
◊
The model number of your display. (HP display model numbers are shown on the
rear of the display.)
4.
Follow any other instructions that are displayed on the screen.