HP 311c-1070EF, 311c-1140EI manual Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1: What’s next?

Getting to know your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Locating the electronic manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Finding more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)

Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starting Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying the LaunchBar icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying the notification icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Settings panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Configuring the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Creating instant messages with Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3: Connecting to the Internet

Choosing the type of Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Choosing an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Windows New Connection Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting up a new wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to a wired network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 4: Using software

Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Identifying the software on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Updating the software installed on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing software from a CD or DVD (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

 

 

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Contents Appendix a Routine care Getting to know your computer What’s next?Protecting your computer from viruses Connecting to the InternetLocating the electronic manuals Finding more information Book Page 4 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using HP QuickWeb Select models only Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons Starting Microsoft WindowsIdentifying the LaunchBar icons Following table shows and describes the notification icons Identifying the notification iconsGreen charged Yellow low Red critical low Using the Settings panelPlaying music Configuring the networkBrowsing photos Making Internet phone calls with Skype select models only Creating instant messages with ChatDisabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Book Page 12 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Choosing the type of Internet access Connecting to the InternetUsing the Windows New Connection Wizard Choosing an ISPUsing HP Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyConnecting to an existing wireless network Purchase high-speed Internet service Setting up a new wireless networkConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Purchase and install a wireless routerConnecting to a wired network Book Page 18 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts Using softwareInstalling software from the Internet Updating the software installed on the computerInstalling software from a CD or DVD select models only Identifying the software on the computerCreating burning a CD or DVD select models only Book Page 22 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Keeping your computer safe Using Windows Security CenterProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system filesUsing the computer safely Protecting the computer from power surgesBacking up your information Backup and recoveryCreating a copy of the hard drive Using the Disaster Recovery utility Performing a recoveryDownloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility Using the Instant Restore utilityBook Page 28 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the displayAppendix a Routine care Traveling and shippingAppendix a Routine care Troubleshooting resources Appendix B Problem meets solutionQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but is not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingPrinter driver installation fails Wireless network connection is not workingClick OK, and then click OK again Input power Appendix C SpecificationsOperating environment Book Page 36 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Index Index
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