HP 435816-001 manual Set up the software, Create recovery discs recommended

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First-time setup

Step 4: Set up the software

After the computer is turned on, it will go through software setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the software. Note the following points:

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

■During software setup, the computer may pause periodically for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon.

ÄCAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.

✎To register the operating system and the computer during software setup, the computer must be connected by an RJ-45 (network) cable to an existing network that has access to the Internet. If you do not register during software setup, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete. For more information about connecting to the Internet, refer to Appendix A, “Connect to the Internet from your home,” in this guide.

Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended)

You can create a set of recovery discs of your full factory image using HP Backup & Recovery Manager. You can use the recovery discs to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for detailed instructions.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index Identifying required hardware First-time setupComponent Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructions Setting up the computerInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Create recovery discs recommended Set up the softwareQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components ComponentComponent Right-side componentsRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer Next stepsProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system files Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your privacy Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Identifying and installing hardware Installing additional hardware and softwareLocating and installing software Select Start All Programs Software Setup Updating the software installed on the computerTurning off the computer correctly Finding the user guidesNext steps Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Quick troubleshootingComputer screen is blank Computer is turned on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm Wlan connection is not working An external device is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Choosing an ISP Connect to the Internet from your homeChoosing the type of Internet connection Using the New Connection WizardConnect to the Internet from your home Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information When to back upBack up suggestions Backing up the entire hard drive Backing up specific files or foldersCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryInitiating a recovery in Windows Performing a recovery from the hard driveOperating environment SpecificationsRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi ronmental Notices Index-4