User Manual

1Introduction
This guide contains details about your computer's components, such as ports and jacks. It describes
multimedia and other features. And it provides important security, backup, and recovery information.
NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.
Important first steps
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, see
Networking on page 14.
2. Update your antivirus software. For more information, see
Securing your computer and
information on page 74.
3. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, see
Backup and recovery
on page 81.
4. Get to know your computer. see
Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Pointing
devices and keyboard on page 23 for additional information.
5. Discover the software that is already installed on the computer by selecting Start > All
Programs.
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