HP Compaq 435 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 11)

1 Welcome
The following section is included in this chapter:
● Finding information
After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:
● 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 12 .
● 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 19 for additional
information.
● Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
Computer > More Applications. The list of preinstalled software is displayed.
NOTE: For details about using the software included with the computer, select Computer >
Help. You can also refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.
● 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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