HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux

1Welcome

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Finding information

After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:

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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, refer to

Networking on page 10.

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

Getting to know

your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 15 for additional

information.

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Find installed software—Access the software that is preinstalled on the computer. Select the

Applications icon on the MeeGo panel.

NOTE: For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software

manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's

Web site.

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Update programs and drivers—Update your programs and drivers with the latest versions on a

regular basis. When your computer is registered, it will automatically be updated with the latest

versions. When you register, you can choose to receive automatic notifications when updates

become available. The automatic notifications for operating system updates are available for 90

days. You can also go to

http://www.hp.com/support to download updates from HP.

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Create recovery discs—Allows you to recover the operating system and software to factory

settings in case of system instability or failure. You should create them soon after setting up the

computer. For instructions, refer to

Backup and recovery on page 45.