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...part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Additional support and updates to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and ...learning centers on the Web. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications...
...part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Additional support and updates to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and ...learning centers on the Web. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications...
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... computer is 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 Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12 Step 2: Purchase and...
... computer is 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 Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12 Step 2: Purchase and...
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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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... specific components of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in the direction you want the pointer to go. To scroll up and down along the right side of... Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups and notifications ■ Support for additional information. First, read the specific chapters for more information. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your finger up or down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your computer,...
... specific components of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in the direction you want the pointer to go. To scroll up and down along the right side of... Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups and notifications ■ Support for additional information. First, read the specific chapters for more information. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your finger up or down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your computer,...
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HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Refer to Help and Support does not require an Internet connection. Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" In addition to providing information about the Windows...
HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Refer to Help and Support does not require an Internet connection. Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" In addition to providing information about the Windows...
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Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Notebook Essentials 3 You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...
Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Notebook Essentials 3 You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...
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... Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your computer. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification area at the far right of the...
... Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your computer. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification area at the far right of the...
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... to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Icon Name HP Connection Manager (select models only) Battery Meter Network status Wireless network status... Volume Control Description Displays the status of your network connection. Displays the status of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless Network Connection window. on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook...
... to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Icon Name HP Connection Manager (select models only) Battery Meter Network status Wireless network status... Volume Control Description Displays the status of your network connection. Displays the status of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless Network Connection window. on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook...
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... function abnormally. The recovery discs are used to start up the system and to date. It is preinstalled on how to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 7 Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up (boot) the computer and recover...
... function abnormally. The recovery discs are used to start up the system and to date. It is preinstalled on how to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 7 Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up (boot) the computer and recover...
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... the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the power surges that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the computer). ■ If provided with...
... the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the power surges that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the computer). ■ If provided with...
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...AC adapter to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 9 Connecting to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. To learn ... provider using the RJ-45 (network) jack. 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 pillows or rugs or clothing, to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access...
...AC adapter to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 9 Connecting to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. To learn ... provider using the RJ-45 (network) jack. 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 pillows or rugs or clothing, to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access...
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... not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you can connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
... not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you can connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
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... separately) ■ Your new wireless computer The illustration shows an example of the taskbar. 2. To set up a wireless network and to connect to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 If required, enter the security key. As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to an...
... separately) ■ Your new wireless computer The illustration shows an example of the taskbar. 2. To set up a wireless network and to connect to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 If required, enter the security key. As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to an...
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... to the wireless network 1. Press the wireless action key (f12) to turn off , turn on the computer and use the Windows tools to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 2. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to set up your network, select Start, click Control ... User Guide in a safe place. This ensures that you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 12 Notebook Essentials If the wireless light is white, the wireless function is on securing your wireless computer to purchase high-speed Internet...
... to the wireless network 1. Press the wireless action key (f12) to turn off , turn on the computer and use the Windows tools to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 2. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to set up your network, select Start, click Control ... User Guide in a safe place. This ensures that you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 12 Notebook Essentials If the wireless light is white, the wireless function is on securing your wireless computer to purchase high-speed Internet...
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... to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the computer) or an RJ-45 network cable (not included with the computer). Notebook Essentials 13 Select a network. Plug the other end of the taskbar. b. If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio...
... to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the computer) or an RJ-45 network cable (not included with the computer). Notebook Essentials 13 Select a network. Plug the other end of the taskbar. b. If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio...
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Chapter 3: What's next? This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of programs is displayed. 2. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow ...
Chapter 3: What's next? This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of programs is displayed. 2. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow ...
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Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Notebook Essentials 15 Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown ...
Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Notebook Essentials 15 Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown ...
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...and Hibernation can help you determine why the computer does not start up If the computer does not turn off the computer, one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. The computer screen is blank If...another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be set to Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is plugged into an external power source other than an AC...
...and Hibernation can help you determine why the computer does not start up If the computer does not turn off the computer, one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. The computer screen is blank If...another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be set to Notebook Essentials 17 On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is plugged into an external power source other than an AC...
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.... Do not 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 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the computer to feel...
.... Do not 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 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the computer to feel...
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... then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, refer to the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure...
... then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, refer to the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure...