HP 510 manual Installing additional hardware and software, Identifying and installing hardware

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Installing additional hardware and software

Identifying and installing hardware

To see a list of hardware installed on the computer, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > My Computer.

2.In the left pane of the System Tasks window, click View system information.

3.Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

You can modify your device configurations using Device Manager.

To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers.

Locating and installing software

The computer includes software that is provided in the following forms:

Preinstalled on your hard drive. To see a list of the ready-to-use software preinstalled on the computer:

1.Click Start > All Programs.

2.Click the program you want to open.

Provided on a CD or DVD. To install a software program from a disc:

1. Insert the disc into your optical drive.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index Page 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 components Right componentsNext steps Protecting the computerProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting the computer from power surges Protecting your system filesProtecting your privacy Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Installing additional hardware and software Identifying and installing hardwareLocating and installing software Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyTroubleshooting 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 Home wireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingHelp and Support Center Contacting Customer Care Screen, select Start Help and Support My HP ComputerConnect 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 Page Backup and recovery Safeguarding your dataBacking up the system Backing up specific files or folders Click Next Follow the on-screen instructionsBacking up the entire hard drive Backing up modifications made to the system Recovering the system Scheduling backupsCreating recovery discs highly recommended HP Backup and Recovery Manager performs these tasksClick Next Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsInitiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition Page Specifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
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