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... Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unable to start up 17 The computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to the Internet 1 Protecting your privacy 8 Protecting the computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding...
... Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unable to start up 17 The computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to the Internet 1 Protecting your privacy 8 Protecting the computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding...
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Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi...other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. for more information. You will also find additional information... wireless or wired network so that you can connect to the Internet and send and receive e-mail. Notebook Essentials 1 Use the TouchPad's lower left and right buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse....
Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi...other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. for more information. You will also find additional information... wireless or wired network so that you can connect to the Internet and send and receive e-mail. Notebook Essentials 1 Use the TouchPad's lower left and right buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse....
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..., click Device Manager. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 3 Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2.
..., click Device Manager. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 3 Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2.
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Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. It includes the notification area at the far ...
Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. It includes the notification area at the far ...
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...be caused by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is possible for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your privacy When you or the computer. The Safety & Comfort ...Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits...
...be caused by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is possible for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your privacy When you or the computer. The Safety & Comfort ...Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits...
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... of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use a wireless connection. Connecting to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 9 Also, do not place the computer directly on your location. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft...require additional hardware or software provided by dialing in to a service provider using the RJ-45 (network) jack. The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with the following types of overheating the computer, do ...
... of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use a wireless connection. Connecting to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 9 Also, do not place the computer directly on your location. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft...require additional hardware or software provided by dialing in to a service provider using the RJ-45 (network) jack. The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with the following types of overheating the computer, do ...
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The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the ..., choose to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you do not have an Internet account and would like to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you already have an account with such information as follows: click Start, click...
The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the ..., choose to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you do not have an Internet account and would like to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you already have an account with such information as follows: click Start, click...
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... Hibernation can be displayed on the computer screen. To transfer the image to display the image on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can help you...an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and ...
... Hibernation can be displayed on the computer screen. To transfer the image to display the image on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can help you...an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and ...
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Display the screen. d. You should continue to back up your system on the type of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ... copy them to start up to reset your preferences. b. The discs you to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ...
Display the screen. d. You should continue to back up your system on the type of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ... copy them to start up to reset your preferences. b. The discs you to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ...
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...reverse the restoration. Using system restore points When you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. 1. You also can then recover back to that the computer is performing optimally ✎ If you ...revert to create a restore point. 5. Notebook Essentials 23 Click the System Protection tab. 4. You may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of your system. ✎...
...reverse the restoration. Using system restore points When you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. 1. You also can then recover back to that the computer is performing optimally ✎ If you ...revert to create a restore point. 5. Notebook Essentials 23 Click the System Protection tab. 4. You may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of your system. ✎...
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...to a restore point (created at the factory. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. For more information on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up your operating... system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that you use Recovery Manager to repair ...
...to a restore point (created at the factory. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. For more information on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up your operating... system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that you use Recovery Manager to repair ...
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... products and services are set forth in the Notebook PC User Guide, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. First Edition: March 2010 Document Part Number: 595485-002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are common... to change without notice. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used ...
... products and services are set forth in the Notebook PC User Guide, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. First Edition: March 2010 Document Part Number: 595485-002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are common... to change without notice. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used ...
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Table of contents 1 Features ...1 Identifying hardware ...1 Components ...2 Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Lights ...3 Button and speakers 4 Keys ...5 Display ...6 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...8 Bottom components ...9 Wireless antennas ...10 Additional hardware ...
Table of contents 1 Features ...1 Identifying hardware ...1 Components ...2 Top components ...2 TouchPad ...2 Lights ...3 Button and speakers 4 Keys ...5 Display ...6 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...8 Bottom components ...9 Wireless antennas ...10 Additional hardware ...
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... external mouse 27 Using the keyboard ...27 Using the action keys ...27 Using the hotkey ...28 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 4 Multimedia ...30 Multimedia features ...30 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...32 Using the media activity action keys 33 Multimedia software ...34 Using CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34...
... external mouse 27 Using the keyboard ...27 Using the action keys ...27 Using the hotkey ...28 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 4 Multimedia ...30 Multimedia features ...30 Identifying your multimedia components 30 Adjusting the volume ...32 Using the media activity action keys 33 Multimedia software ...34 Using CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34...
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... the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
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... mouse. There is off indicator. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 2 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the...
... mouse. There is off indicator. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 2 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the...
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.... ● When the computer is off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 4 Chapter 1 Features If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn...
.... ● When the computer is off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 4 Chapter 1 Features If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn...
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Records audio and video and captures still photographs. On: The integrated webcam is in use. 6 Chapter 1 Features Display Component (1) Internal microphone (2) Integrated webcam (select models only) (3) Integrated webcam light (select models only) Description Records sound.
Records audio and video and captures still photographs. On: The integrated webcam is in use. 6 Chapter 1 Features Display Component (1) Internal microphone (2) Integrated webcam (select models only) (3) Integrated webcam light (select models only) Description Records sound.
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... internal components. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically...
... internal components. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically...
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These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. Wireless antennas At least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are located in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 1 Features
These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. Wireless antennas At least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are located in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 1 Features