This computer has the FreeDOS operating system

preinstalled, which provides only limited DOS-based

functionality until another operating system is installed.

Software License and Warranty

Hewlett-Packard is not responsible for support of the

FreeDOS operating system, and it is important to note

that some features of FreeDOS may not function on this

system. Some hardware options ordered and delivered

with this computer may not be supported under the

FreeDOS operating system, nor will HP be responsible

for providing driver support for such hardware. Please

refer to the standard warranty document included with

your computer to learn about software technical

support.

A copy of the General Public License for FreeDOS can

be found on the computer in the directory

C:\FDOS\SOURCE\FREECOM\

and can be viewed by entering on the command line:

c:\fdos\source\freecom\license

Visit http://www.freedos.org for more

information.

You are responsible for obtaining the license for any

additional software you install.

Documentation

The Documentation and Utilities CD included with your

computer provides helpful information about the

hardware, as well as regulatory and safety

information. Please review the contents of the

Documentation and Utilities CD. You can also view

safety and comfort information online:

http://www.hp.com/ergo

The Documentation and Utilities CD supports one or

more languages. Because the Documentation and

Utilities CD does not autorun on some operating

systems, you have to explore the directory of the CD to

access the documentation files. Browse the

documentation folder on the CD, locate the

appropriate language subfolder, then open the product

folder to the Safety & Comfort Guide.

NOTE:

Before you can view the contents of the

Documentation and Utilities CD, you must install a

licensed operating system, as well as a compatible

version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, available at:

http://www.adobe.com

Utilities

The Documentation and Utilities CD also contains a

diagnostic program called Hardware Diagnostic Tools.

Hardware Diagnostic Tools powered by PC-Doctor

either runs automatically when you start your computer

with this CD in the optical drive, or when you install it

to your hard drive after you have installed a licensed

operating system.

Some parts of the documentation included with your

computer refer to hardware and software features that

function only with a Microsoft

® Windows™ operating

system.

Software Restore and Recovery

If you need to reinstall FreeDOS, it can be obtained

from the FreeDOS Web site:

http://www.freedos.org

Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks

of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The information contained herein is subject to change without

notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors

or omissions contained herein.

Company, L.P.

Important FreeDOS

Operating System Information

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