Quick tour, Identifying required hardware | HP 435816-001 guide

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Quick tour

Identifying required hardware

✎Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included on most computer models.

Getting Started

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HP 435816-001 manual Quick tour, Identifying required hardware

Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardware Component Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructions Insert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommended Quick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponent Rear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer from viruses Next stepsProtecting the computer Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your system files Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Locating and installing software Installing additional hardware and softwareIdentifying and installing hardware Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software Setup Finding the user guides Turning off the computer correctly Next steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources Quick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not working Help and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISP Using the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connection Connect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs When to back up Backing up your information Back up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard drive Creating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs Performing a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in Windows Specifications Operating environment Rated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi ronmental Notices Index-4