HP pavilion mini 300-050ur, l6j46ea [7/31] Setting up your computer

2 Setting up your computer

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment:

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Place the computer in a location away from water, dust, moisture, and soot. These environmental

factors can increase the temperature inside your computer or cause fire or electrocution.

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Do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

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Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

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Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To prevent

direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drive.

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The power supply is preset for the country or region in which you purchased your computer. If you

move, check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC

outlet.

To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety & Comfort Guide. To access this guide, go to

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

1. Place the computer so that all ventilation openings are unobstructed and cabling is not in a walkway or

where it can be stepped on or damaged by placing furniture on it.

2. When connecting all power cords from the monitor, computer, and accessories to an uninterruptible

power supply (UPS), it is recommended that you use a power surge protection detection device. If the

computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using

surge protection with these signal inputs as well. Connect the television cable or the telephone line cord

to the surge protection device, and then connect the device to the computer.

3. Download and install operating system updates.

a. Find out what operating system and version your computer is currently running.

From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. Or, from the

Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select

Control Panel. Select System and

Security, and then select System.

b. Open your internet browser, and then go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

wwcontact_us.html.

c. If necessary, click your country and language, click Support, and then click Download drivers.

d. Enter your computer model name and number in the Find by product field, and then click Go.

e. If necessary, select your computer model from Product search results.

f. Select your computer operating system.

g. Click Download next to each update you wish to download.

h. Follow the on-screen instructions to install each downloaded update.

4. Look in the computer box for additional printed details or updates.

After you complete the initial computer setup, you might want to install additional hardware devices or

software. Check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for these items before

purchasing them for your computer. Follow the software manufacturer's directions to install the new

software.