Chapter 1: getting started

This guide provides specific instructions for connecting to wired and wireless networks. You will also find practical information to help you protect, maintain and back up the computer. For help in identifying specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide. Click Start à Help and Support àUsers Guides or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models.

Windows 7 Your computer includes the Microsoft 7 operating system. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: faster startup, updated Wi-Fi network controls, customizable taskbar, fewer pop-ups and notifications, support for more multimedia formats.

Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) QuickWeb provides immediate access to your music, digital photos and the Web without waiting for the Windows operating system to start.

TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your fingers across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the TouchPad’s lower left and right buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures.

TouchPad gestures are not available from within HP GuickWeb.

Sharing optical drives Although your computer doesn’t have an integrative optical drive, you can easily access software, install programs and access information by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network. Drive sharing is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows drive on one computer to be accessible to other computer on the same network.

You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive. Refer to Help and Support for information on setting up a network.

Some disks, such as DVD movies and game disks, may be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD sharings.

To share an optical drive:

1. From the computer with the optical drive you want to share, click Start à Computer

2. Right-click the optical drive you want to share then click Properties

3. Click Sharing tab à Advanced Sharing

4. Select Share this folder text box

5. Type a name for the optical drive in the Share name box

6. Click Applyà OK

7. To view the shared optical drive on your PC, click Srtart à Control Panel à Network and Internet à Network and Sharing Center

Connecting to the internet You can connect to a wireless or wired networkso that you can connect to the internet and send and receive email.

Protecting your PC from viruses After you have connected to the Internet, manage your PC’s defenses with Norton Internet Security. HP also recommends that you always update antivirus software.

Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about your PC, such as power management, drives, memory, security, etc. click Start à Help and Support à User Guides. You need to connect to the Internet to access the guides in Help and Support.

Finding more information Information about the operating systems, drives, troubleshooting tools and technical support is also provided by Help and Support. To access it, click Start à Help and Support. For a specific country/region go to http://www.hp.com/support, select country/region.

! WARNING: to reduce the risk of serious injury, proper workstation, setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for PC users. To get information about important electrical and mechanical safety rules, read Safety and Comfort Guide. To access this document, click Start à Help and Support à User Guides or refer to User Guides disk. You can also find useful tips on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. For some safety, regulatory and for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental notices. To access them, click Start à Help and Support à User Guides.

Turning off the computer: 1) Save your work and close all programs. 2) Click Startà Shut down

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