HP 393685-002 manual Software Setup

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Software Setup

During software setup you can

Select regional preferences.

Accept license agreements.

Name your notebook.

Create user accounts.

You can change or add any settings you select or skip during the setup process. For instructions, refer to Chapter 2, “Managing Your Software,” in the Help and Support Guide located in the Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt on the notebook screen.

ÄCAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language before a window called Welcome to Microsoft Windows is displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.

After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time varies.

During software setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Index System RecoveryHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Accept the License Agreements Select Your Regional PreferencesName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Protect Your Notebook Next StepsProtect the Notebook from Viruses Protect Your System Files Setting a Restore PointProtect Your Privacy Restoring to a Restore PointProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Connect to the Internet Enable Communication HardwareUsing an ISP-Provided Icon Set Up Internet ServiceUser Guides Using the Internet Connection WizardGetting Started Lights Top ComponentsComponent Description Component Description Component Description TouchPad Select Models Only Pointing DevicesPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Fn key KeysFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components Safeguarding Your Data System RecoveryAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Restoring to a Restore Point Creating a System Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from the Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Select Start Run Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SoftwareIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices