1 Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 16.
●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page 3.
●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 21 for additional information.
●Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and recovery on page 38.
●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.