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Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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...® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
...® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
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... privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Chapter 2: What's next? Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an...
... privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Chapter 2: What's next? Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an...
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... can use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow these situations: ■ If you already have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Click the network icon in a desktop folder named Online Services. » To set up a new Internet account or...
... can use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow these situations: ■ If you already have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Click the network icon in a desktop folder named Online Services. » To set up a new Internet account or...
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... e-mails created since the last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. You can reverse the restoration. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. In the...
... e-mails created since the last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. You can reverse the restoration. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. In the...
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...plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer is capable of the computer. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating ...000 ft Input power The power information in extreme environments. Although the computer can be supplied by HP for use with this section may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in this computer...
...plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer is capable of the computer. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating ...000 ft Input power The power information in extreme environments. Although the computer can be supplied by HP for use with this section may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in this computer...
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Index A AC adapter 5 altitude specifications 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet ... external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up ...
Index A AC adapter 5 altitude specifications 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet ... external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up ...
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... software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications altitude 23 humidity 23 input power 23 operating environment 23 temperature 23 28 startup problems, troubleshooting 13 surge protection 4 system ...recovery 17, 21 system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external...
... software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications altitude 23 humidity 23 input power 23 operating environment 23 temperature 23 28 startup problems, troubleshooting 13 surge protection 4 system ...recovery 17, 21 system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external...
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... connection is very weak 22 Cannot connect to the wireless router 22 Using the modem (select models only 23 Connecting a modem cable 23 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 24 Selecting a location setting 24 Viewing the current location selection 24 Adding new locations when traveling 25 Solving travel connection problems 26...
... connection is very weak 22 Cannot connect to the wireless router 22 Using the modem (select models only 23 Connecting a modem cable 23 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 24 Selecting a location setting 24 Viewing the current location selection 24 Adding new locations when traveling 25 Solving travel connection problems 26...
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... be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models only) is also required. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select...
... be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models only) is also required. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select...
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... cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow...) outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Click Region and Language. 4. Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To connect the modem to display your...
... cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow...) outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Click Region and Language. 4. Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To connect the modem to display your...
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... TouchPad as described in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then check or uncheck Disable gestures. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then check or clear the check box next to the gesture you want...
... TouchPad as described in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then check or uncheck Disable gestures. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then check or clear the check box next to the gesture you want...
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... a monitor is enabled at the factory. Press f5 to play , pause, or resume a track of an audio CD or a section of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). The action key feature is connected to your Windows operating system and...
... a monitor is enabled at the factory. Press f5 to play , pause, or resume a track of an audio CD or a section of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). The action key feature is connected to your Windows operating system and...
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...battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools ... reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to ...
...battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools ... reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to ...
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... other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. For specific instructions, refer to use software such as directed by the program you can be provided with your DVD player for creating a data file. Refer to...
... other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. For specific instructions, refer to use software such as directed by the program you can be provided with your DVD player for creating a data file. Refer to...
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...click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Click... the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click your device. If you are once again listed. 7. To do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1.
...click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Click... the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click your device. If you are once again listed. 7. To do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1.
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... an optional expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in...
... an optional expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in...
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... visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving...
... visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving...
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...the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. Click your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information.... 6. Open your country or region. 2. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter ...
...the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. Click your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information.... 6. Open your country or region. 2. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter ...
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... system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. In...
... system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. In...