HP LW923AW 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 18.

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 24 for additional information.

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 Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Finding information WelcomeSelect Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Finding informationFinding information Getting to know your computer Top TouchPadComponent Description Lights System and Maintenance Power Options Security Power OptionsButtons and fingerprint reader Windows 7 -Select Start Control Panel SystemGetting to know your computer Esc key KeysFront All Programs SRS Premium Sound Right Left Display To use the webcam, select Start All Programs HPHP Webcam Rear Bottom Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless networkSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router HP QuickWeb Getting startedStarting HP QuickWeb Button Behavior Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hotkeys Hotkey combination DescriptionHotkey combination Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing the bottom cover Removing or replacing the bottom coverReplacing the bottom cover Removing a hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Using the DreamColor display select models onlyBackup and recovery WindowsBacking up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Performing a system recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Windows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Customer support Contacting customer support Component LabelsSpecifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Index Symbols/NumericsSIM DVD