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... computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18 The computer is on but is not responding 18 The computer is unusually warm 18 Notebook Essentials iii
... computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18 The computer is on but is not responding 18 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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...and register your 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 other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using your computer, you can ...send and receive e-mail. Connecting to the Internet After you want the pointer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 1 You will also find additional information. Refer to the user guide. For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what...
...and register your 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 other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using your computer, you can ...send and receive e-mail. Connecting to the Internet After you want the pointer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 1 You will also find additional information. Refer to the user guide. For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what...
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... available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials You can access Help and Support by viruses. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the computer. Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" Chapter 1: Getting started Protecting your computer from...
... available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials You can access Help and Support by viruses. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the computer. Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" Chapter 1: Getting started Protecting your computer from...
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.... Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. Notebook Essentials 3
.... Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. Notebook Essentials 3
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... Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software.
... Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software.
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... Manager window. Refer to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials 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 wireless network connection and opens ...
... Manager window. Refer to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials 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 wireless network connection and opens ...
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... more information about it is strongly recommended that can detect computer viruses, destroy them to create a set of recovery discs of system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 7 Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery...
... more information about it is strongly recommended that can detect computer viruses, destroy them to create a set of recovery discs of system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 7 Protecting your system files The operating system and the backup and recovery software provide several ways to back up to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery...
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... or the computer. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that may...
... or the computer. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that may...
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... Internet access, you can connect to the User Guides disc included with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Notebook Essentials 9 Chapter 3: What's next? Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer...
... Internet access, you can connect to the User Guides disc included with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Notebook Essentials 9 Chapter 3: What's next? Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer...
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... do not have a disc from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next?
... do not have a disc from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next?
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... section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable...
... section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 11 To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable...
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... router manufacturer's software allows you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to protect the privacy of your wireless network, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 2. Your ISP gives you set up your wireless network for the first time. For more information on .... 2. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. The ISP helps you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access the Internet. 1. For...
... router manufacturer's software allows you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to protect the privacy of your wireless network, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 2. Your ISP gives you set up your wireless network for the first time. For more information on .... 2. For help locating the wireless action key, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. The ISP helps you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access the Internet. 1. For...
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... (not included with the computer). Plug the cable into a wall jack 2. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Click Connect. e. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the wireless network: a. Notebook Essentials 13
... (not included with the computer). Plug the cable into a wall jack 2. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Click Connect. e. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the wireless network: a. Notebook Essentials 13
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... the Internet. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to optional software or external devices. Important updates to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. To access links for updating installed...
... the Internet. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to optional software or external devices. Important updates to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. To access links for updating installed...
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...; Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Notebook Essentials 15 Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. If you are unable to turn off...
...; Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Notebook Essentials 15 Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. If you are unable to turn off...
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...an AC outlet, unplug the computer and then plug another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To transfer the image to Notebook Essentials 17 Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎...computer is on but you have not turned off the display. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, ...
...an AC outlet, unplug the computer and then plug another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. To transfer the image to Notebook Essentials 17 Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎...computer is on but you have not turned off the display. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, ...
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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 If you press f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on a hard, flat surface...
... 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 If you press f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on a hard, flat surface...
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... external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). 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...
... external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). 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...