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Table of Contents
Getting Help
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Finding Onscreen Guides
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1
Finding Guides on the Web
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1
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center
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2
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder
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2
Using the hardware diagnostic tools
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2
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software
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3
Turning On the Computer for the First Time
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5
Turning Off the Computer
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6
Using Shut Down
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6
Using Lock
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7
Using Sleep mode
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Using Hibernate mode
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Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode
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9
Restarting the Computer
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9
Connecting to the Internet
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10
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
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11
Setting Up User Accounts
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11
Protecting the Computer
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12
Using passwords
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13
Using antivirus software
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Using firewall software
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Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates
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15
Installing critical security updates
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Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
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16
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer
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17