Contents
Appendix a Routine care
What’s next?
Getting to know your computer
Connecting to the Internet
Protecting your computer from viruses
Locating the electronic manuals
Finding more information
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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
Following table shows and describes the notification icons
Using the Settings panel
Green charged Yellow low Red critical low
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
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Using the Windows New Connection Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Choosing the type of Internet access
Choosing an ISP
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
Purchase high-speed Internet service
Purchase and install a wireless router
Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network
Connecting to a wired network
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Using software
Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts
Installing software from a CD or DVD select models only
Updating the software installed on the computer
Installing software from the Internet
Identifying the software on the computer
Creating burning a CD or DVD select models only
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Protecting the computer from viruses
Using Windows Security Center
Keeping your computer safe
Protecting your system files
Protecting the computer from power surges
Using the computer safely
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
Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility
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Appendix a Routine care
Cleaning the display
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Traveling and shipping
Appendix a Routine care
Quick troubleshooting
Appendix B Problem meets solution
Troubleshooting resources
Computer is unable to start up
Computer is unusually warm
Software is functioning abnormally
Computer is on but is not responding
An external device is not working
Wireless network connection is not working
Printer driver installation fails
Click OK, and then click OK again
Appendix C Specifications
Input power
Operating environment
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Index
Index