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... reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time If possible, boot to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive...Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for technical...
... reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time If possible, boot to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive...Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for technical...
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...in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Sign up to date with your computer. Part number: 605595-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? ... available on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides ...
...in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Sign up to date with your computer. Part number: 605595-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? ... available on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides ...
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...2: What's new? TouchPad 3 Touchscreen (select models only 7 Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time 12 Using HP QuickWeb 12 Starting Microsoft Windows 13 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off the computer 22 Using the computer safely 22 Chapter 6: ...Networking Choosing the type of Internet access 25 Choosing an ISP 25 Notebook Essentials 1 Contents...
...2: What's new? TouchPad 3 Touchscreen (select models only 7 Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time 12 Using HP QuickWeb 12 Starting Microsoft Windows 13 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off the computer 22 Using the computer safely 22 Chapter 6: ...Networking Choosing the type of Internet access 25 Choosing an ISP 25 Notebook Essentials 1 Contents...
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... an existing wireless network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on the computer 33... Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48 2 Notebook Essentials
... an existing wireless network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on the computer 33... Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48 2 Notebook Essentials
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...explains what to do and where to find additional information. Getting to help in Help and Support on the computer. Notebook Essentials 1 After setting up any additional components, such as optional external audio devices. This guide includes practical information to ...on accessing the user guide, see Chapter 6, "Networking." Antivirus software helps protect the computer from damage caused by viruses. Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) After you protect and maintain the computer. Creating recovery discs After setting up your antivirus software. ...
...explains what to do and where to find additional information. Getting to help in Help and Support on the computer. Notebook Essentials 1 After setting up any additional components, such as optional external audio devices. This guide includes practical information to ...on accessing the user guide, see Chapter 6, "Networking." Antivirus software helps protect the computer from damage caused by viruses. Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) After you protect and maintain the computer. Creating recovery discs After setting up your antivirus software. ...
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... or MediaSmart software. ■ Webcam-Adjustable camera with preinstalled multimedia software, including HP TouchSmart (select models only) or MediaSmart, which turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. For more information on using the integrated speakers and setting up optional external...integrated speakers. Chapter 1: What's next? For details, see the user guide in Help and Support. 2 Notebook Essentials The following list highlights the entertainment features of the computer and explains where to get additional information for each feature. ■ Multimedia software-...
... or MediaSmart software. ■ Webcam-Adjustable camera with preinstalled multimedia software, including HP TouchSmart (select models only) or MediaSmart, which turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. For more information on using the integrated speakers and setting up optional external...integrated speakers. Chapter 1: What's next? For details, see the user guide in Help and Support. 2 Notebook Essentials The following list highlights the entertainment features of the computer and explains where to get additional information for each feature. ■ Multimedia software-...
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Functions like the right button on and off. ✎ When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off . Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on and off . Notebook Essentials 3 Chapter 2: What's new? TouchPad Identifying TouchPad components Component 1 TouchPad off indicator 2 Left TouchPad button 3 Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on and off. ✎ When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off . Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on and off . Notebook Essentials 3 Chapter 2: What's new? TouchPad Identifying TouchPad components Component 1 TouchPad off indicator 2 Left TouchPad button 3 Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse.
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Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on at the factory. To turn the TouchPad on and off, press and hold the TouchPad off . When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on an external mouse. 4 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's new? Navigating To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is off indicator for two seconds.
Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on at the factory. To turn the TouchPad on and off, press and hold the TouchPad off . When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on an external mouse. 4 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's new? Navigating To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is off indicator for two seconds.
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Chapter 2: What's new? The rotate gesture must be done within the TouchPad zone. Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. Notebook Essentials 5 Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of text. To ...
Chapter 2: What's new? The rotate gesture must be done within the TouchPad zone. Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. Notebook Essentials 5 Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of text. To ...
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... fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together to disable or reenable. 4. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 6 Notebook Essentials Click Apply, and then click OK. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad, see the user guide. To disable or reenable TouchPad gestures...
... fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together to disable or reenable. 4. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 6 Notebook Essentials Click Apply, and then click OK. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad, see the user guide. To disable or reenable TouchPad gestures...
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... mouse. S Touchscreen (select models only) Use your finger until the operating system draws a circle around the area you are not supported in the active window. Notebook Essentials 7
... mouse. S Touchscreen (select models only) Use your finger until the operating system draws a circle around the area you are not supported in the active window. Notebook Essentials 7
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Chapter 2: What's new? Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 8 Notebook Essentials To scroll, place two fingers on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to slowly scroll through documents. Also use this motion to a new location. Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up or down , left, or right motion. ✎ Scrolling speed is useful for moving up , down on a page or image.
Chapter 2: What's new? Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 8 Notebook Essentials To scroll, place two fingers on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to slowly scroll through documents. Also use this motion to a new location. Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up or down , left, or right motion. ✎ Scrolling speed is useful for moving up , down on a page or image.
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... to zoom in by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together to increase an object's size. Chapter 2: What's new? Notebook Essentials 9 To pinch: ■ Zoom out by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to decrease an object's size...
... to zoom in by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together to increase an object's size. Chapter 2: What's new? Notebook Essentials 9 To pinch: ■ Zoom out by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to decrease an object's size...
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...screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel, > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Under Pen Actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then...select Start > Control Panel, > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. These preferences are specific to any pointing device in the system. Click OK. 10 Notebook Essentials Select Start > Control Pane > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Chapter 2: What's new? Make changes ...
...screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel, > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Under Pen Actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then...select Start > Control Panel, > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. These preferences are specific to any pointing device in the system. Click OK. 10 Notebook Essentials Select Start > Control Pane > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Chapter 2: What's new? Make changes ...
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...favorite music and create playlists. ■ Photo Viewer-Browse through photos, create albums, and view slide shows. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on multiple instant messaging programs, such as long-distance phone calls to land lines. ■... Web e-mail-View and send e-mail using your favorite online calendar program. ■ Music Player-Listen to start Windows. Notebook Essentials 11...
...favorite music and create playlists. ■ Photo Viewer-Browse through photos, create albums, and view slide shows. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on multiple instant messaging programs, such as long-distance phone calls to land lines. ■... Web e-mail-View and send e-mail using your favorite online calendar program. ■ Music Player-Listen to start Windows. Notebook Essentials 11...
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...from the illustration in this section. ✎ The following sections assume that you to activate QuickWeb. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft® Windows. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to... Web browser, and other communication and multimedia programs, within seconds, without starting Windows. For more information, see the HP QuickWeb software Help. 12 Notebook Essentials Click an icon on the computer. To start your system after completing the Windows setup process, the QuickWeb setup ...
...from the illustration in this section. ✎ The following sections assume that you to activate QuickWeb. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft® Windows. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to... Web browser, and other communication and multimedia programs, within seconds, without starting Windows. For more information, see the HP QuickWeb software Help. 12 Notebook Essentials Click an icon on the computer. To start your system after completing the Windows setup process, the QuickWeb setup ...
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Click OK. Identifying the Quick Web control buttons The following table shows and describes the QuickWeb control buttons. Notebook Essentials 13 To start Windows. Do not move the mouse and do not press a key for 15 seconds, and the computer starts Microsoft ... Control Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Turn on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen. Click Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb > HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. 2. Turning HP QuickWeb on and off ." For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, see the next section, "Turning...
Click OK. Identifying the Quick Web control buttons The following table shows and describes the QuickWeb control buttons. Notebook Essentials 13 To start Windows. Do not move the mouse and do not press a key for 15 seconds, and the computer starts Microsoft ... Control Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Turn on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen. Click Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb > HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. 2. Turning HP QuickWeb on and off ." For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, see the next section, "Turning...
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... and manage your activities using your Web-based e-mail programs such as Gmail, Yahoo, and other Web e-mail providers. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Identifying the LaunchBar icons The following table identifies and describes the notification icons. This is present. Supports .mp3,... .aac (MPEG-4), and audio CD formats. Click the USB icon to open a menu to open the Network dialog box. (Continued) 14 Notebook Essentials Select and play music stored on the hard drive or external drive. Supports .jpg, .png, .gif, .tiff, and select .raw formats....
... and manage your activities using your Web-based e-mail programs such as Gmail, Yahoo, and other Web e-mail providers. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Identifying the LaunchBar icons The following table identifies and describes the notification icons. This is present. Supports .mp3,... .aac (MPEG-4), and audio CD formats. Click the USB icon to open a menu to open the Network dialog box. (Continued) 14 Notebook Essentials Select and play music stored on the hard drive or external drive. Supports .jpg, .png, .gif, .tiff, and select .raw formats....
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...see information about battery capacity. Displays the QuickWeb software Help. When the computer is connected to open the Volume Control dialog box. Notebook Essentials 15 Controls volume for controlling power settings and to AC power. Click the Network icon to AC power, the icon is ...with an AC power cord. ■ When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as date and time. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Icon Description Indicates that sound is muted. When the computer is running on battery power, the icon is a battery...
...see information about battery capacity. Displays the QuickWeb software Help. When the computer is connected to open the Volume Control dialog box. Notebook Essentials 15 Controls volume for controlling power settings and to AC power. Click the Network icon to AC power, the icon is ...with an AC power cord. ■ When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as date and time. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Icon Description Indicates that sound is muted. When the computer is running on battery power, the icon is a battery...
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... displayed. 2. For more information on setting up a wireless connection by using HP QuickWeb and Windows, see the HP QuickWeb software Help. On the left side of the window. 16 Notebook Essentials When you want to set up a wireless connection using the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. Click the icon that contains your music selection, click...
... displayed. 2. For more information on setting up a wireless connection by using HP QuickWeb and Windows, see the HP QuickWeb software Help. On the left side of the window. 16 Notebook Essentials When you want to set up a wireless connection using the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. Click the icon that contains your music selection, click...