User Guide - Windows 7

1Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of

your smart investment:

NOTE: Your computer may include a tablet only or a tablet plus keyboard. Computer color, features,

and accessories may vary. Refer to the illustrations in this guide that most closely match your

computer.

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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 15.

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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 56.

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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See

Getting to know your

computer on page 4 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices

on page 22 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

Backup and

recovery on page 60.

NOTE: For easy access to Computer Setup (BIOS), connect a keyboard if available. If you are

using a tablet only, follow the instructions provided.