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Getting Started

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:

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.

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.

To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on

the screen.

Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button.

Select the All Programs menu.

ENWW

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

Installing and Customizing the Software