HP (Hewlett-Packard) 333953-001 Laptop User Manual


 
Hardware and Software Setup
Startup Guide 1–5
After the notebook powers on:
The power/standby light turns on. (See “Lights” later in this
guide for more information.)
The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge, and the
battery light turns on. (The battery light remains on while the
battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is
fully charged. See “Lights” later in this guide for more
information.)
The software setup prompt displays on the screen.
Setting Up the Software
A prompt to set up your software displays on the screen when the
notebook is turned on for the first time. Before responding to the
prompt and proceeding through the onscreen instructions, read
the following caution and other installation information contained
in this chapter.
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CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct device
drivers install, follow these guidelines during software setup:
Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
Do not shut down the notebook.
Do not remove or insert a drive.
After you begin the software setup, you must complete the
entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.
If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.
The languages you do not choose are deleted from the system
and cannot be restored once the setup process has begun.
If you are prompted to accept the End User License
Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the
software setup.
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