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Contents

Chapter 5: Keeping your computer safe

Protecting the computer from viruses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Windows Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Protecting the computer from power surges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 6: Backup and recovery

Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Creating a copy of the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Disaster Recovery utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Instant Restore utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix A: Routine care

Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Traveling and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix B: Problem meets solution

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The computer is on but is not responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The computer is unusually warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The wireless network connection is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Printer driver installation fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix C: Specifications

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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HP 311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF manual Appendix a Routine care

311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF specifications

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The HP 311c-1070EF and 311c-1140EI come equipped with 11.6-inch HD displays, providing clear and vivid visuals, ideal for both work and entertainment. The resolution of 1366x768 allows for comfortable multitasking and browsing. The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator ensures that video playback is smooth, enhancing the overall user experience.

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The HP 311c-1070EF and 311c-1140EI also come pre-installed with Windows operating systems, offering users familiar interfaces and access to a wide range of applications.

Overall, these netbooks stand out for their balance of performance, portability, and user-friendly features, making them suitable choices for those who need reliable computing on the go. Whether for work, school, or leisure, the HP 311c-1070EF and 311c-1140EI offer practicality without compromising style or functionality.