HP CQ42-320CA manual Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started

Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Finding Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Finding the user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Identifying installed software and hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2: Windows desktop

Identifying the Windows desktop features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 3: What's next?

Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protecting the computer from power surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choosing the type of Internet access available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choosing an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting up a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to a wired network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Locating and installing software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Updating the software installed on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quick troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The computer is on but is not responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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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 Getting started Connecting to the InternetWindows TouchPadProtecting your computer from viruses Identifying installed software and hardwareFinding Help and Support Finding the user guidesGetting started Page Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop featuresWindows desktop Whats next? Creating recovery discsProtecting the computer Protecting your computer from virusesProtecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesUsing the computer safely Choosing the type of Internet access available Choosing an ISP Using Internet Services & OffersSetting up a wireless network Connecting to an existing wireless networkConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Purchase high-speed Internet servicePurchase and install a wireless router Connecting to a wired network Updating the software installed on the computer Installing additional hardware and softwareInstalling hardware Locating and installing softwareTurning off the computer Page Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but is not responding An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingPage Appendix a Backup and recovery Backing up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRecovering using the partition on the hard drive Page Operating environment Appendix B SpecificationsInput power Appendix B Specifications Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the displayAppendix C Routine care Traveling and shippingAppendix C Routine care Index Index Index
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