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...They are U.S. Sign up to date with your computer. The only warranties for more user guides? Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Additional support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Subscription Services ... an additional warranty. 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. Windows and Windows Vista are on your computer. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides ...
...They are U.S. Sign up to date with your computer. The only warranties for more user guides? Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Additional support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Subscription Services ... an additional warranty. 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. Windows and Windows Vista are on your computer. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides ...
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... but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: What's next...
... but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: What's next...
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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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Notebook Essentials 1 Access to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User guides and regulatory and safety information are provided on the computer and are ...
Notebook Essentials 1 Access to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User guides and regulatory and safety information are provided on the computer and are ...
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... Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2 Notebook Essentials Chapter 1: Finding information Identifying installed software and hardware To see a list of the computer.
... Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2 Notebook Essentials Chapter 1: Finding information Identifying installed software and hardware To see a list of the computer.
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... update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it, click Start, click All Programs, and then click Norton Internet Security. Notebook Essentials 3 The recovery discs are used to start up the system and to date. It is preinstalled on how to create a set of recovery discs...
... update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it, click Start, click All Programs, and then click Norton Internet Security. Notebook Essentials 3 The recovery discs are used to start up the system and to date. It is preinstalled on how to create a set of recovery discs...
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... that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from computer or electronics retailers in many regions. 4 Notebook Essentials Surge protectors are commonly available from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these...
... that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from computer or electronics retailers in many regions. 4 Notebook Essentials Surge protectors are commonly available from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these...
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... practices: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. For more safety and regulatory information, and for computer users. Notebook Essentials 5 The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the ...issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by unplugging the power cord from HP. Using the computer safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Use the computer only...
... practices: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. For more safety and regulatory information, and for computer users. Notebook Essentials 5 The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the ...issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by unplugging the power cord from HP. Using the computer safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Use the computer only...
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... up for a new Internet account ■ Configuring the computer to the RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only), or you can use an existing account 6 Notebook Essentials The networking features of connections: ■ Cable modem ■ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may require additional hardware...
... up for a new Internet account ■ Configuring the computer to the RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only), or you can use an existing account 6 Notebook Essentials The networking features of connections: ■ Cable modem ■ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may require additional hardware...
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... Windows Connect to the Internet in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Click the network icon in any of the taskbar. 2. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 2: What's next? To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support...
... Windows Connect to the Internet in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Click the network icon in any of the taskbar. 2. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 2: What's next? To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support...
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... network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to a wired computer. As this information and store it in a safe place. 8 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? To set up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to purchase high-speed Internet service and a DSL or cable...
... network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to a wired computer. As this information and store it in a safe place. 8 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? To set up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to purchase high-speed Internet service and a DSL or cable...
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... computer. Connect your new wireless computer to protect the privacy of the taskbar. e. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button. Notebook Essentials 9 Chapter 2: What's next? Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this information when you configure the computer and any...network name (SSID) and enable security to the router by pressing the wireless button. If you temporarily connect your computer to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 3. To use your Internet connection without your wireless network for the first time. c. You will ...
... computer. Connect your new wireless computer to protect the privacy of the taskbar. e. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button. Notebook Essentials 9 Chapter 2: What's next? Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this information when you configure the computer and any...network name (SSID) and enable security to the router by pressing the wireless button. If you temporarily connect your computer to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 3. To use your Internet connection without your wireless network for the first time. c. You will ...
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... the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable into a wall jack 2. 10 Notebook Essentials
... the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable into a wall jack 2. 10 Notebook Essentials
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... the program. ■ Preloaded software. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Notebook Essentials 11 Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. To access links for updating...
... the program. ■ Preloaded software. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Notebook Essentials 11 Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. To access links for updating...
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... down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence...
... down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence...
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... adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in...
... adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in...
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... but not responding to display the image on the computer, refer to the touch while it may not be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click...
... but not responding to display the image on the computer, refer to the touch while it may not be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click...
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... DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the lights are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting to...
... DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the lights are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting to...
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...not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■... ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. To create a set of recovery discs. DVDs ...
...not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■... ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. To create a set of recovery discs. DVDs ...
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..., you should create a set of system instability or failure. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Display the screen. c. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types...
..., you should create a set of system instability or failure. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Display the screen. c. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types...