HP 435816-001 Setting up the computer, Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructions

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First-time setup

Setting up the computer

Computer setup involves the following tasks:

1.Inserting the battery into the computer

2.Connecting the computer to external power

✎The battery begins to charge.

3.Turning on the computer

4.Setting up the software

5.Creating recovery discs (recommended)

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

ÄCAUTION: Reduce the risk of file corruption by observing the following practices during the hardware and software setup procedures:

■Do not unplug the computer from external power.

■Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer from viruses Next stepsProtecting the computer Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your system files Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Locating and installing software Installing additional hardware and softwareIdentifying and installing hardware Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi ronmental Notices Index-4