Notebook Essentials - Windows 7

Notebook Essentials 1
Chapter 1: Finding information
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Help and Support is preinstalled on the computer. Access to Help and Support does not
require an Internet connection.
You can access Help and Support by clicking Start, and then clicking Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about the Windows® operating system, Help and
Support includes these topics:
■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software,
hardware components, and specifications
■ How to help safeguard the computer
■ How to get the best performance from the battery
■ How to set up a wireless network
User guides and regulatory and safety information are provided on the computer and are
available through Help and Support.
» To access the user guides in Help and Support, click Start, click Help and Support,
and then click User Guides.
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User guides for select models may also be provided on a User Guides disc.
To see a list of the software that is preinstalled on the computer, follow these steps:
» Click Start, and then click All Programs.
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Double-click the name of a program if you want to open it.
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For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on
the manufacturer’s Web site.
Finding Help and Support
Finding the user guides
Identifying installed software and hardware