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Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
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TIP:
To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press
the Windows key
on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the
previous screen.
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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.
For more information, see
Network connections on page 30
.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software
is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see
Using antivirus software on page 57
.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See
Components on page 4
and
Screen navigation on page 35
for additional information.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:
Select the Start button, and then select All apps.
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or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
Backup and recovery
on page 64
.
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