[. . . ] Notebook Essentials For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at http://www. hp. com. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. [. . . ] new computer to the It is recommended that you temporarily connect yourrouter. wirelessway, you ensure that router by using the network cable provided with the In this your computer can access the Internet. If the wireless light is on (blue), turn it off by pressing the wireless button . Refer to the User Guide in Help and Support if you need help locating the wireless button or light. During the router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to change the network name (SSID) and enable security to protect the privacy of your wireless network. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with security disabled. If you change the default network name or enable security during the router setup, record the information and store it in a safe place. You need this information when you configure your computer and any other existing computers to access the router. If you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access the data on your computer and use your Internet connection without your knowledge. For more information on securing your wireless network, refer to the User Guide in Help and Support. The Windows® operating system also provides tools to help you set up your wireless network for the first time. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a new connection or network, and then click Set up a new network. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 1. If the wireless light is off, turn on the wireless function by pressing the wireless button. Refer to the User Guide in Help and Support if you need help locating the wireless button or light. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. 20 Notebook Essentials Chapter 5: Networking Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wired network requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer. To connect the cable: shock, Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electricthe RJ-45fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable into (network) jack. 1. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Chapter 6: Using software The computer includes preinstalled software. 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: Playing audio and video CDs and DVDs Creating or burning data CDs Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to 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 installed software To see a list of the software preinstalled on the computer, click Start, and then click All Programs. Double-click the name of a program to open it. For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software on manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or the manufacturer's Web site. includes the User Account Control feature to improve the Windows®You may be prompted for your permission or password the security of as computer. [. . . ] To transfer the image to the computer screen, press the switch screen image key. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: Restart the computer by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the Shutdown button, and then clicking Restart. If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to the next section, "The computer is on but is not responding. " Run a virus scan. For information about using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to the "Protecting the computer from viruses" section in Chapter 4. Notebook Essentials 35 Appendix A: Troubleshooting The computer is on but is not responding If the computer is on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information. Slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds. [. . . ]