User Guide - Windows 7

1 Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of
your smart investment:
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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 13.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software
on page 54.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your
computer on page 3 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
on page 18 for additional information.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:
Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, see
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's website.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up,
restoring, and recovering on page 64.
Finding information
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate
resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions poster
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How to set up the computer
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Help to identify computer components
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
To access the latest user guide, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country.
Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
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Operating system information
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Software, driver, and BIOS updates
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Troubleshooting tools
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How to access support
Worldwide support
To get support in your language, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.
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Online chat with an HP technician
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Support telephone numbers
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HP service center locations
HP website
To access the latest user guide, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country.
Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
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Support information
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Ordering parts and finding additional help
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Accessories available for the device
Finding information 1