HP Desktop Computer - Manual (Page 19)

Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 15
Turning On Your Computer for the
First Time
After you have completed the steps on the setup poster, you are ready to turn on the
computer.
To turn on the computer:
1 Turn on the monitor.
2 Turn on the computer.
3 Turn on the external speakers, if they are present.
4 Set up the computer and Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
by following the onscreen
instructions:
If prompted, select the country/region in which you are physically located, and
wait while the computer makes preparations. (When you select an alternate
language, it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on the
computer.)
Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up for
updates, and get online.
The antivirus software may automatically open. Follow the onscreen instructions to
set up this tool, which protects the computer and your privacy.
5 When you see the Windows Vista desktop, the initial setup is complete.
For help with getting started using your computer, see the remaining topics in this section.
NOTE: Do not connect or add other devices to the computer until after you turn on the
computer for the first time and complete the initial setup.
NOTE: If you stop during the initial setup procedure, when you are ready to finish,
double-click the Easy Setup icon on the desktop to run the first-time wizard.