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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to
Networking on page 14.
2. Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference
Guide. For instructions on finding this guide, refer to
Finding information on page 3.
3. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For more information, refer to
Backup and
recovery on page 34.
4. Get to know your computer. For more information, refer to
Getting to know your computer
on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 18 for additional information.
5. Discover the software that is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs.
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