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Contents

Contents Chapter 5: Keeping your computer safe Chapter 6: Backup and recovery Appendix A: Routine care Appendix B: Problem meets solution Appendix C: Specifications Chapter 1: What’s next Getting to know your computer Connecting to the Internet Protecting your computer from viruses Locating the electronic manuals Finding more information Page Chapter 2: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time Starting Microsoft Windows Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons Identifying the LaunchBar icons Identifying the notification icons Using the Settings panel Configuring the network Playing music Browsing photos Creating instant messages with Chat Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only) Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Page Chapter 3: Connecting to the Internet Choosing the type of Internet access Choosing an ISP Using the Windows New Connection Wizard Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only) Connecting to an existing wireless network Setting up a new wireless network Step 1: Purchase high-speedInternet service Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network Connecting to a wired network Page Chapter 4: Using software Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts Identifying the software on the computer Updating the software installed on the computer Installing software from the Internet Installing software from a CD or DVD (select models only) Creating (burning) a CD or DVD (select models only) Page Chapter 5: Keeping your computer safe Protecting the computer from viruses Using Windows Security Center Protecting your system files Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surges Using the computer safely Chapter 6: Backup and recovery Backing up your information Creating a copy of the hard drive Performing a recovery Using the Disaster Recovery utility Using the Instant Restore utility Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is functioning Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is not functioning Appendix A: Routine care Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling and shipping Page Appendix B: Problem meets solution Troubleshooting resources Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up The computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally The computer is on but is not responding The computer is unusually warm An external device is not working The wireless network connection is not working Printer driver installation fails Page Appendix C: Specifications Operating environment Input power Page Index