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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. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into...
... 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. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into...
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... provided you with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Chapter 2: What's next? Notebook Essentials 7 Click Connect. 4. Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within...
... provided you with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Chapter 2: What's next? Notebook Essentials 7 Click Connect. 4. Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within...
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... pane, click System protection. 3. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system files and settings.
... pane, click System protection. 3. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system files and settings.
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... with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in this computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it... plan to use with this section may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Input power The power information in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
... with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in this computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it... plan to use with this section may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Input power The power information in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
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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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To reduce the risk of the cable toward the computer. To connect a modem cable: 1. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog ...
To reduce the risk of the cable toward the computer. To connect a modem cable: 1. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog ...
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... does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem... use the modem and the modem cable (included with select models only) outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Connecting a country...
... does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem... use the modem and the modem cable (included with select models only) outside the country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Connecting a country...
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... and off When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. 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...
... and off When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. 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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... increase the screen brightness level incrementally. 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 are using the external VGA video standard. If you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the...
... increase the screen brightness level incrementally. 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 are using the external VGA video standard. If you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the...
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...battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a...the computer. Using battery power 53 However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. WARNING! To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
...battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a...the computer. Using battery power 53 However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. WARNING! To increase display brightness, press f3 or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
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... or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is the same as the...
... or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is the same as the...
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...the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - or ...- When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. 5. If prompted to do...
...the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - or ...- When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. 5. If prompted to do...
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For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a ...
For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a ...
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... menu Select System information To do this ● View and 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). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Then use the...
... menu Select System information To do this ● View and 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). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Then use the...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. ...the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on ...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. ...the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on ...
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.... 6. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.
.... 6. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.