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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
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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
Connecting to a network on page 13.
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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 54.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
Getting to know your
computer on page 4 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
on page 20 for additional information.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:
Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, see
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's website.
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Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See
Backup and
recovery on page 58.
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