HP 15.6' A7A56UAR#ABA manual Welcome, Finding information

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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 12.

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.

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 16 for additional information.

Create recovery discs—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 30.

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 Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pinching/Zooming Finding information WelcomeResources For information about Finding informationSupport Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Buttons Fn key KeysRight side Left side Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and EnvironmentalHP MediaSmart HP MediaSmart Webcam DisplayBottom Networking Connecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service provider ISPSetting up a new Wlan network Connecting to an existing WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using the action keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Cleaning the display Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating restore media RestoreSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Performing a system restoreRestoring using the restore media Backing up and recovering your informationChanging 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 power Operating environment Wlan IndexHdmi USB