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Getting Started HP Notebook PC Document Part Number: 433664-001 October 2006 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin u

First-time setup Step 1: Insert the battery To insert a primary battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay towa

First-time setup Step 2: Connect the computer to external power ✎Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. To connect the c

First-time setup When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) turns on. When

First-time setup To turn on the computer: » Press the power button 1. The power light on power button 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin softw

First-time setup Step 4: Set up the software After the computer is turned on, it will go through software setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to

2 Quick tour Identifying required hardware ✎Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter iden

Quick tour Top components Component 1 TouchPad 2 Wireless light (select models only) 3 Wireless button (select models only) 4 Power button 5 Power

Quick tour Front components Component 1 Battery light 2 Audio-out (headphone) jack 3 Audio-in (microphone) jack Getting Started 2–3

Quick tour Left components Component 1 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) 2 RJ-45 (network) jack 3 Power connector 4 External monitor port 5 US

3 Next steps Protecting the computer The information in this section explains how your computer can be protected from damage caused by a virus, a secu

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Next steps Protecting your system files The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal system f

Next steps Using the computer safely ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices:  Plug the

Next steps ÅWARNING: To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or place the computer on your lap for extended periods. Also,

Next steps Connecting to a computer network The computer may have the following networking capabilities: Local area network (LAN) Wireless local

Next steps Installing additional hardware and software Identifying and installing hardware To see a list of hardware installed on the computer, follow

Next steps 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so.  Preloaded soft

Next steps Finding the user guides User guides, regulatory and safety notices, and other information resources about using the computer are available

4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Refer to “Quick troub

Troubleshooting Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up To turn on the computer, press the power button. When the computer is turned

Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the computer is on but the screen is blank, the computer may be in standby or hibernation, may not be

Contents 1 First-time setup Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting up the computer . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Software is functioning abnormally Follow these suggestions if the software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally:  Restart th

Troubleshooting If you are unable to shut down the computer with these procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ÄC

Troubleshooting An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected:  Turn on the device

Troubleshooting  Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are

Troubleshooting Contacting Customer Care If you are unable to find the help you need by using the Help and Support Center, you may need to contact Cus

A Connect to the Internet from your home The computer includes hardware and software that allows you to connect to the Internet. Before you can access

Connect to the Internet from your home Using the New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard works for these types of connections:  You already

Connect to the Internet from your home  Wireless—For high-speed mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. A wireless network set up

B Backup and recovery HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality. ✎HP inst

Contents Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Identifying and installing hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Lo

Backup and recovery  Back up modifications since your last backup, using HP system recovery points  Schedule backups Backing up specific files or

Backup and recovery Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the hard drive, you are saving the full factory image, incl

Backup and recovery Backing up modifications made to thesystem When you back up modifications since your last backup, you are creating system recover

Backup and recovery Scheduling backups To schedule backups: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler.

Backup and recovery The HP Backup and Recovery Manager performs these tasks:  Creating recovery discs (highly recommended)—The recovery discs are us

Backup and recovery Before creating recovery discs:  Obtain high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media, purchased separately. Formatted DVD±RW and DVD

Backup and recovery Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs Follow these steps to perform a recovery from the recovery dis

Backup and recovery Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow

C Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the

Contents Recovering the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5Creating recovery discs (highly recommended) . . . . B–6Perfor

Specifications Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The com

Index A AC adapter connecting 1–5 identifying 1–2 altitude specifications C–1 antivirus software 4–4 audio-in (microphone) jack 2–3 audio-out (headpho

Index I IEC 60950 compliance 3–4 image, switching among display devices 4–3 inserting the battery 1–4 Internet access A–2 J jacks audio-in (headphone)

Index R rated input power specifications C–2 registration number, operating system 4–8 regulatory information notices 3–4 Regulatory, Safety and Envir

1 First-time setup Identifying required hardware To set up the computer for the first time, you will need the computer, the AC adapter, the power cord

First-time setup Component 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Primary battery ✎Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved for this

First-time setup Setting up the computer Computer setup involves the following tasks: 1. Inserting the battery into the computer. 2. Connecting the co