Manual

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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