HP 311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF manual Appendix a Routine care

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Contents

Chapter 5: Keeping your computer safe

Protecting the computer from viruses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Windows Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting the computer from power surges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 6: Backup and recovery

Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Creating a copy of the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Disaster Recovery utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Instant Restore utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix A: Routine care

Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Traveling and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix B: Problem meets solution

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The computer is on but is not responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The wireless network connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Printer driver installation fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix C: Specifications

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Contents Contents Appendix a Routine care What’s next? Getting to know your computerLocating the electronic manuals Connecting to the InternetProtecting your computer from viruses 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 LaunchBar icons Starting Microsoft WindowsIdentifying the QuickWeb control buttons Identifying the notification icons Following table shows and describes the notification iconsUsing the Settings panel Green charged Yellow low Red critical lowBrowsing photos Configuring the networkPlaying music Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Creating instant messages with ChatMaking Internet phone calls with Skype select models only Book Page 12 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using the Windows New Connection Wizard Connecting to the InternetChoosing the type of Internet access Choosing an ISPConnecting to an existing wireless network Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software select models only Setting up a new wireless network Purchase high-speed Internet servicePurchase and install a wireless router Configure the computer to connect to the wireless networkConnecting to a wired network Book Page 18 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using software Identifying the Windows desktop shortcutsInstalling software from a CD or DVD select models only Updating the software installed on the computerInstalling software from the Internet Identifying the software on the computerCreating burning a CD or DVD select models only Book Page 22 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Protecting the computer from viruses Using Windows Security CenterKeeping your computer safe Protecting your system filesProtecting the computer from power surges Using the computer safelyCreating a copy of the hard drive Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Performing a recovery Using the Disaster Recovery utilityUsing the Instant Restore utility Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utilityBook Page 28 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Appendix a Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling and shippingAppendix a Routine care Quick troubleshooting Appendix B Problem meets solutionTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but is not responding An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Printer driver installation failsClick OK, and then click OK again Operating environment Appendix C SpecificationsInput power Book Page 36 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Index Index
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