HP CQ62z-300, CQ62-411NR manual Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1: Finding information

Finding Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Finding the user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Identifying installed software and hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2: What's next?

Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protecting your privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Protecting the computer from power surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choosing the type of Internet access available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choosing an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a wired network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Locating and installing software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Updating the software installed on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Quick troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The computer is on but not responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The wireless network connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Contents Page User Guides Subscription Services for Business NotebookWindows Users Linux UsersSerial Number Label Information End User License Agreement EulaContacting Customer Support Warranty Information Contents Appendix B Specifications Finding the user guides Finding informationFinding Help and Support Identifying installed software and hardware Whats next? Creating recovery discsProtecting the computer Protecting your computer from virusesProtecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesUsing the computer safely Choosing an ISP Connecting to the InternetChoosing the type of Internet access available Using ISP-provided icons Connecting to an existing wireless networkPurchase high-speed Internet service Setting up a wireless networkConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Purchase and install a wireless routerConnecting to a wired network Updating the software installed on the computer Installing additional hardware and softwareInstalling hardware Locating and installing softwareTurning off the computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingPage Appendix a Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsRecovering using the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRecovering using the partition on the hard drive Operating environment Appendix B SpecificationsInput power Page Appendix C Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling and shipping Index Index
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