HP SR5505F - 1, Getting Started Manual

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Getting Help ............................................................................................1
Finding Onscreen Guides ........................................................................................1
Finding Guides on the Web.....................................................................................1
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ............................................................2
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder .............................................................................2
Using the hardware diagnostic tools ....................................................................2
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software ......................................................................3
Turning On the Computer for the First Time ..............................................5
Turning Off the Computer ........................................................................................6
Using Shut Down ...............................................................................................6
Using Lock ........................................................................................................7
Using Sleep mode .............................................................................................7
Using Hibernate mode .......................................................................................8
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode .........................................................9
Restarting the Computer ..........................................................................................9
Connecting to the Internet......................................................................................10
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort...........................................................11
Setting Up User Accounts ......................................................................................11
Protecting the Computer ........................................................................................12
Using passwords .............................................................................................13
Using antivirus software....................................................................................14
Using firewall software.....................................................................................14
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates.......................15
Installing critical security updates.......................................................................16
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices..........................................16
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer..................17