HP 311c-1070EF, 311c-1140EI manual Using software, Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts

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Chapter 4: Using software

The computer includes preinstalled software. Some models also include additional software on an optical disc.

■You can use the software on the computer to play digital media, upload photos, and listen to Internet radio. In addition, you can use the software along with an optional external optical drive to perform tasks such as the following:

✎The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.

■Playing audio and video CDs and DVDs

■Creating (burning) data CDs

■Creating (burning) audio CDs

■Creating (burning) and editing a video or movie on a DVD or video CD

This chapter explains how to perform some of these tasks, and it also explains how to identify and update the software on the computer.

Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts

The Windows desktop is where you start when you turn on your computer. It includes the Start menu, the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and icon shortcuts that are used to start programs.

Icon name

Description

 

 

Norton Internet Security

Displays the status of the Norton Internet Security

 

antivirus software.

 

 

HP Wireless Assistant

Displays the status of your wireless device.

(select models only)

 

 

 

Network status

Displays the status of your network connection.

 

 

Wireless network status

Display the status of your wireless network

(2 icons)

connection and opens the Wireless Network

 

Connection window.

 

 

HP Connection Manager

Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and

(select models only)

opens the HP Connection Manager window.

 

 

Alps Pointing Devices

Opens the Mouse Properties window.

 

 

 

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Contents Contents Appendix a Routine care Getting to know your computer What’s next?Connecting to the Internet Protecting your computer from virusesLocating 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 Starting Microsoft Windows Identifying the QuickWeb control buttonsIdentifying the LaunchBar icons Following table shows and describes the notification icons Identifying the notification iconsGreen charged Yellow low Red critical low Using the Settings panelConfiguring the network Playing musicBrowsing photos Creating instant messages with Chat Making Internet phone calls with Skype select models onlyDisabling 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 Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant 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 surgesBackup and recovery Backing up your informationCreating 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 Appendix C Specifications Input powerOperating environment Book Page 36 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Index Index
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