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HP Classmate Notebook PC User Manual

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Table of contents

1 Getting information ............................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Getting to know your computer ......................................................................................................................... 2

Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................ 2
Locating software ................................................................................................................................. 2

3 Connecting to the Internet (select models only) ............................................................................................... 3

Connecting to a wireless network (select models only) ........................................................................ 3
Connecting to a wired network (select models only) ............................................................................ 3

4 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Updating programs and drivers ............................................................................................................ 4
Cleaning your computer ....................................................................................................................... 4
Traveling with the computer ................................................................................................................. 5

5 Securing your computer and information .......................................................................................................... 7

Using passwords .................................................................................................................................. 7
Using Internet security software ........................................................................................................... 9
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 10
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 10
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 10

6 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ............................................................................................................ 11

Creating a Microsoft recovery drive (select models only) ................................................................... 11
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ........................................................................ 12
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ................................................................................. 12
Backing up data using File History ..................................................................................................... 12

7 Support information ......................................................................................................................................... 13

How to get help .................................................................................................................................. 13
Where to get help ............................................................................................................................... 13
Customer support for repairs .............................................................................................................. 13

8 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 14

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