HP 8770w manual Welcome

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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, see Networking on page 18.

●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. See the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, see Finding information on page 2.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 22 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, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Security Power OptionsGetting to know your computer Esc key KeysFront Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental NoticesLeft Rear Communication and Chat HP Webcam DisplayBottom Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hot keys Fn +f4 Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Page Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyRemoving the primary hard drive Removing the secondary hard drive Installing the primary hard drive Page Installing the secondary hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Using the DreamColor display select models onlyCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Creating recovery mediaBacking up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyContacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Index Symbols/NumericsSIM Zooming TouchPad gesture Index