HP 435816-001 manual Next steps

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Contents

3 Next steps

Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1Protecting the computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2Protecting the computer from power surges . . . . . . . 3–2Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Connecting to a computer network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . 3–6Identifying and installing hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Locating and installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6Updating the software installed on the computer. . . . . . . 3–7Finding the user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8Turning off the computer correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2The computer is unable to start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 The computer is turned on but not responding . . . . . 4–4The computer is unusually warm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 An external device is not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6The WLAN connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7Contacting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

A Connect to the Internet from your home

Choosing an ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the New Connection Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2 Choosing the type of Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer Next stepsProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system files Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your privacy Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Identifying and installing hardware Installing additional hardware and softwareLocating and installing software Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi­ ronmental Notices Index-4