HP A7A43UAR#ABA manual Welcome, Finding information

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1 Welcome

The following sections are included in this chapter:

Finding information

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 16.

Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access the Internet, widgets, and communications programs without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to HP QuickWeb on page 14.

Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page 2.

Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional information.

Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and recovery on page 37.

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

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Contents Getting Started Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Vii Viii Finding information WelcomeResource Finding informationSelect Start All Programs HP Help Support HP DocumentationFinding information Getting to know your computer Top TouchPadComponent Description Lights Buttons Esc key KeysFront Right sideComponent Description Speakers Produce sound Left side Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesLeft side Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayBottom Starting HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebKey Starting HP QuickWebNetworking Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Configuring a wireless router Setting up a new Wlan networkKeyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keysIcon Action Description Using the keyboard Using the integrated numeric keypad Using keypadsUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Navigating Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating restore media RestorePerforming a system restore Backing up and recovering your information Restoring using the restore mediaChanging the computer boot order Using Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using Windows system restore pointsContacting customer support Customer supportComponent LabelsSpecifications Input powerDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Jacks IndexHdmi USB