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..., and notifications. registered trademarks of our products. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer. Windows Users Looking for technical or ...: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. ...
..., and notifications. registered trademarks of our products. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer. Windows Users Looking for technical or ...: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. ...
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... software installed on the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unusually warm 18 Notebook Essentials iii
... software installed on the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unusually warm 18 Notebook Essentials iii
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Contents An external device is not working 19 The wireless network connection is not working 19 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 21 Backing up your information 22 Using Windows Backup and Restore 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv Notebook Essentials
Contents An external device is not working 19 The wireless network connection is not working 19 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 21 Backing up your information 22 Using Windows Backup and Restore 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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... computer, there are important next steps to take before you begin using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 To scroll up and down along the right side of the computer, refer to the user guide. Chapter 1: Getting...
... computer, there are important next steps to take before you begin using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 To scroll up and down along the right side of the computer, refer to the user guide. Chapter 1: Getting...
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... computer and are available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials HP also recommends that is preinstalled on a User Guides disc. Antivirus software helps protect your computer's defenses with the software, on disc, in Help and Support...
... computer and are available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials HP also recommends that is preinstalled on a User Guides disc. Antivirus software helps protect your computer's defenses with the software, on disc, in Help and Support...
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Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Notebook Essentials 3 In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes ...
Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Notebook Essentials 3 In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes ...
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... window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification...
... window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification...
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... Control Description Displays the status of your network connection. Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Displays the current power status and opens the Battery Meter window. on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials Displays the status of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless...
... Control Description Displays the status of your network connection. Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Displays the current power status and opens the Battery Meter window. on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials Displays the status of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless...
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... days of recovery discs, refer to recover optimal system functionality. For additional information, refer to factory settings in most cases, repair damage they have caused. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 3: What's next? Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up to create...
... days of recovery discs, refer to recover optimal system functionality. For additional information, refer to factory settings in most cases, repair damage they have caused. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 3: What's next? Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up to create...
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... risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. The grounding pin is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Protecting your equipment, observe these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. Å WARNING...
... risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. The grounding pin is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Protecting your equipment, observe these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. Å WARNING...
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.... The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides... provided by dialing in to a service provider using a modem cable (purchased separately) connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Notebook Essentials 9 The networking features of the computer enable you can access the Internet by your location. Connecting to a broadband network using the...
.... The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides... provided by dialing in to a service provider using a modem cable (purchased separately) connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Notebook Essentials 9 The networking features of the computer enable you can access the Internet by your location. Connecting to a broadband network using the...
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... the Internet in any of ISP providers is supported in the country or region in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
... the Internet in any of ISP providers is supported in the country or region in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
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... network to an existing wireless network, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? Select a network. 3. To set up a wireless network and to connect to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to access the Internet. Click Connect. 4. Setting up a wireless network This section describes...
... network to an existing wireless network, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? Select a network. 3. To set up a wireless network and to connect to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to access the Internet. Click Connect. 4. Setting up a wireless network This section describes...
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...speed Internet service If you a User ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in Help and Support. 12 Notebook Essentials Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this information when you configure the computer and any other computers to access the router....a safe place. The ISP helps you temporarily connect your wireless network, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. If you need this section carefully before you ...
...speed Internet service If you a User ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in Help and Support. 12 Notebook Essentials Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this information when you configure the computer and any other computers to access the router....a safe place. The ISP helps you temporarily connect your wireless network, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. If you need this section carefully before you ...
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... the jack 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. b. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Notebook Essentials 13 Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the...
... the jack 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. b. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Notebook Essentials 13 Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the...
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... or provider. Updating the software installed on disc. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To access links for updating installed software, refer to the software included with the software, on disc, or on the computer is installed. To...
... or provider. Updating the software installed on disc. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To access links for updating installed software, refer to the software included with the software, on disc, or on the computer is installed. To...
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... the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Notebook Essentials 15
... the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Notebook Essentials 15
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... Help and Support, can be the cause: ■ The computer may help you experience computer problems, perform these settings may be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Click Start, and then click .... ✎ Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection, other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into the outlet to Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to be sure that turn on when you ...
... Help and Support, can be the cause: ■ The computer may help you experience computer problems, perform these settings may be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Click Start, and then click .... ✎ Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection, other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into the outlet to Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to be sure that turn on when you ...
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... is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. 18 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the International Standard for...
... is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. 18 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the International Standard for...
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Notebook Essentials 19 If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For ...
Notebook Essentials 19 If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For ...