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Getting Started HP Business Notebook PC Document Part Number: 435748-001 March 2007 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin using the computer in Windows®. Enhanced for Accessibility

Section	Page
Getting Started	1
Contents	3
First-time setup	6
Identifying required hardware	6
Setting up the computer	8
Step 1: Insert the battery	9
Step 2: Connect the computer to external power	10
Step 3: Turn on the computer	11
Step 4: Set up the software	13
Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended)	13
Quick tour	14
Identifying required hardware	14
Top components	15
Front components	16
Left-side components	17
Right-side components	18
Rear components	19
Bottom components	20
Wireless antennae (select models only)	21
Next steps	22
Protecting the computer	22
Protecting the computer from viruses	22
Protecting your system files	23
Protecting your privacy	23
Protecting the computer from power surges	23
Using the computer safely	24
Connecting to a computer network	26
Installing additional hardware and software	27
Identifying and installing hardware	27
Locating and installing software	27
Updating the software installed on the computer	28
Finding the user guides	29
Turning off the computer correctly	29
Troubleshooting	30
Troubleshooting resources	30
Quick troubleshooting	31
The computer is unable to start up	31
The computer screen is blank	32
Software is functioning abnormally	33
The computer is turned on but not responding	33
The computer is unusually warm	34
An external device is not working	35
The WLAN connection is not working	35
Help and Support	36
Contacting technical support	37
Connect to the Internet from your home	38
Choosing an ISP	38
Using the New Connection Wizard	39
Choosing the type of Internet connection	39
Backup and recovery	41
Creating recovery discs	41
Backing up your information	42
When to back up	42
Back up suggestions	43
Backing up specific files or folders	44
Backing up the entire hard drive	44
Creating recovery points	45
Scheduling backups	46
Performing a recovery	47
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs	47
Performing a recovery from the hard drive	47
Specifications	49
Operating environment	49
Rated input power	50

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Getting Started

HP Business Notebook PC

Document Part Number: 435748-001

March 2007

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,

and begin using the computer in Windows

Enhanced for Accessibility