Chapter 4: Using software
The computer includes preinstalled software. Some models also include additional software on an optical disc.
■You can use the software on the computer to play digital media, upload photos, and listen to Internet radio. In addition, you can use the software along with an optional external optical drive to perform tasks such as the following:
✎The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.
■Playing audio and video CDs and DVDs
■Creating (burning) data CDs
■Creating (burning) audio CDs
■Creating (burning) and editing a video or movie on a DVD or video CD
This chapter explains how to perform some of these tasks, and it also explains how to identify and update the software on the computer.
Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts
The Windows desktop is where you start when you turn on your computer. It includes the Start menu, the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and icon shortcuts that are used to start programs.
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Norton Internet Security | Displays the status of the Norton Internet Security |
| antivirus software. |
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HP Wireless Assistant | Displays the status of your wireless device. |
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Network status | Displays the status of your network connection. |
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Wireless network status | Display the status of your wireless network |
(2 icons) | connection and opens the Wireless Network |
| Connection window. |
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HP Connection Manager | Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and |
(select models only) | opens the HP Connection Manager window. |
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Alps Pointing Devices | Opens the Mouse Properties window. |
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