Turning On the Computer for the First Time
After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the computer.
1Press the Power button on the monitor.
2Press the On button on the front of the computer.
3Turn on the speakers, if they are present.
4Set up the computer by following the onscreen instructions. If prompted, select the country/region in which you are physically located, and wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate language, it may take up to 30 minutes for this
5Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions.
6Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for updates, and get online. If you do not want to set up an Internet connection at this time, you can do so later by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See “Connecting to the Internet.”
7Norton Internet Security automatically opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up this tool, which protects the computer and your privacy.
NOTE: If you stop the setup procedure, when you are ready to finish,
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