HP Pavilion a387x Desktop PC - Manual (Page 22)

14 user’s guide
making recovery cds/dvds
Now is a good time to make your recovery discs; see “creating recovery
cds/dvds” on page 88.
installing software and hardware devices
After you turn on the PC the first time and restart it (see page 10), you can install
any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box
(select models only).
You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on
your PC. Restart the PC after installation.
Choose software that is compatible with your PC — check the operating system,
memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility
with your PC.
Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software
manufacturer. Check the manufacturer’s documentation or customer service
information for help if you need it.
hp products work better together
HP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera,
scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software simplifies and
speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral
product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready
to use.
transferring your old pc information and files to
your new pc
See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center, described on
page 37; search for transfer wizard, and select the overview article, Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard overview. This information describes a Microsoft solution
for moving your files onto your new PC.
Or, as an alternative, double-click the Protect My PC icon on your desktop and
review the products and services offered under Move My Data.