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Chapter 1: What’s next?
Finding more information
In addition to the user guide, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support, click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide contains information for both HP and Compaq computers. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides.
Contents
Appendix a Routine care
Getting to know your computer
What’s next?
Locating the electronic manuals
Connecting to the Internet
Protecting your computer from viruses
Finding more information
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Using HP QuickWeb Select models only
Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time
Identifying the LaunchBar icons
Starting Microsoft Windows
Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons
Following table shows and describes the notification icons
Identifying the notification icons
Green charged Yellow low Red critical low
Using the Settings panel
Browsing photos
Configuring the network
Playing music
Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb
Creating instant messages with Chat
Making Internet phone calls with Skype select models only
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Choosing the type of Internet access
Connecting to the Internet
Using the Windows New Connection Wizard
Choosing an ISP
Connecting to an existing wireless network
Using HP Connection Manager software select models only
Using HP Wireless Assistant software select models only
Purchase high-speed Internet service
Setting up a new wireless network
Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network
Purchase and install a wireless router
Connecting to a wired network
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Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts
Using software
Installing software from the Internet
Updating the software installed on the computer
Installing software from a CD or DVD select models only
Identifying the software on the computer
Creating burning a CD or DVD select models only
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Keeping your computer safe
Using Windows Security Center
Protecting the computer from viruses
Protecting your system files
Using the computer safely
Protecting the computer from power surges
Creating a copy of the hard drive
Backup and recovery
Backing up your information
Using the Disaster Recovery utility
Performing a recovery
Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility
Using the Instant Restore utility
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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Cleaning the display
Appendix a Routine care
Traveling and shipping
Appendix a Routine care
Troubleshooting resources
Appendix B Problem meets solution
Quick troubleshooting
Computer is unable to start up
Computer is on but is not responding
Software is functioning abnormally
Computer is unusually warm
An external device is not working
Printer driver installation fails
Wireless network connection is not working
Click OK, and then click OK again
Operating environment
Appendix C Specifications
Input power
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Index
Index