Getting Started Guide

Downloading Microsoft Windows updates
1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on
the screen.
2. In Windows 7, POSReady 7, Windows XP, and POSReady 9, click Start > All Programs >
Windows Update.
In Windows 7 and POSReady 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Click view available
updates and make sure all critical updates are selected. Click the Install button and follow the
instructions on the screen.
In Windows XP and POSReady 2009, you will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update
Web site. If you see one or more pop-up windows that ask you to install a program from
http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to install the program. Follow the instructions on the
Microsoft Web site to scan for updates and install critical updates and service packs.
In Windows 8.x and Industry 8.1, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen
to display the charms. Select Settings > Change PC Settings > Windows Update and follow
the instructions on the screen.
It is recommended that you install all of the critical updates and service packs.
3. After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure
to save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Yes to
reboot the machine.
4. Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.
Installing or upgrading device drivers (Windows systems)
When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you
must also install the drivers for each of the devices.
If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use the Browse
button in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the
appropriate drivers.
Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system from
http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Drivers & Downloads, enter
the model number of the computer, and click the Go button.
Customizing the monitor display (Windows systems)
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color
settings, font sizes, and power management settings.
To change display settings in Windows XP, right-click on the Windows Desktop and select
Properties.
To change display settings in Windows 7 and POSReady 7, right-click on the Windows Desktop and
select Personalize.
In Windows 8.x and Industry 8.1, you can customize display settings for the Start screen and
Desktop. To customize the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start
screen to display the charms. Select Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalize and change the
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