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    Getting Started Mini
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    and Windows are services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Second Edition: June 2010 First Edition: May 2010 Document Part Number: 605302-002 Product notice This guide
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    surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation
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    iv Safety warning notice
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    LaunchBar icons 14 Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons 15 Configuring the network ...17 Starting Microsoft Windows ...17 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off ...17 4 Networking Using an Internet service provider (ISP 19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Connecting to an existing WLAN 19
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    battery ...27 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 29 Removing the hard drive ...29 Installing a hard drive ...30 Adding or replacing memory modules 31 Updating programs and drivers ...36 Routine care ...36 Cleaning the display ...36 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 36 7 Backup and recovery
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    more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on recovery discs-Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and recovery
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    Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to access technical support region, and follow the on-screen instructions
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    information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access this warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > HP Warranty. - or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC
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    2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an
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    Lights Component (1) (2) (3) Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Description ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a
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    in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with an arrow key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Scroll the page up or down, or when pressed in combination with the fn key
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    Front Component (1) Vents (2) (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Produces sound.
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    light Power switch USB ports (2) Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● . If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connect optional USB devices. RJ-
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    external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer routine operation. Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. Connects an optional USB device. Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audioin (microphone
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    and captures still photographs. To use the webcam: ● Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Media Suite > HP Camera. (5) Internal microphone - or - ● Select Start > All Programs > Arcsoft WebCam or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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    Bottom Component (1) Battery release latches (2) (2) Battery bay Description Release the battery from the battery bay. Holds the battery. Bottom 11
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    to first start Windows. ● Web browser ● Chat ● Skype (select models only) ● Web e-mail ● Web calendar ● Music Player ● Photo Viewer NOTE: For additional information about using QuickWeb, refer to the QuickWeb software Help. Enabling HP QuickWeb Follow the on-screen instructions to enable QuickWeb
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    displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. If you do not move your mouse, or press a key for 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft Windows. For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help. Starting HP QuickWeb 13
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    the notification icons (3). Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Shuts the computer down. Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. manage your activities using your favorite online calendar program. 14 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only)
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    can view your favorite photos and albums and manage your photo collection. Supports .bmp, .gif, .jpg, and .png file types. Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons Icon Function When a USB drive is inserted, the File Manager window containing a USB icon appears. Click the USB icon to open the
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    power cord. ● When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as only a battery. The state of charge is indicated by the color of the battery icon: ● Green: charged ● Yellow: low ● Red: critically low Launches the QuickWeb software Help. 16 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only)
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    Wi-Fi check box. For more information on setting up a wireless connection using QuickWeb, refer to the software Help. Starting Microsoft Windows 1. Turn on the computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Click the Start icon , at the far left of the QuickWeb LaunchBar. 3. Click Yes
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    hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can For information on connecting to a wired network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 18 Chapter 4 Networking
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    select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Get Online. ● ISP-provided icons the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, select Start > Help and Support, and the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Connecting
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    3. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 4. Select a network to connect to. 5. Click Connect. 6. If required, enter the security key. 20 Chapter 4 Networking
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    Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless
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    provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It is
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    Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. Using
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    or a section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Stops playback. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally
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    (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start
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    Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. 26 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices
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    on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into place. To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the
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    2. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 28 Chapter 6 Maintenance
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    battery on page 27. 6. Remove the vanity cover: a. Slide the inner release latch (1) to loosen the vanity cover. b. Pull away the vanity cover (2). 7. Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1). 8. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to disconnect the hard drive. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
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    the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Installing a hard drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the left until the hard drive snaps into place. 3. Replace the 4 hard drive screws (3). 4. Replace the vanity cover: a. With the battery bay
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    press the vanity cover (2) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the panel, until it snaps into place. 5. Replace the battery. 6. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 7. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory modules
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    6. Remove the vanity cover: a. Slide the inner release latch (1) to loosen the vanity cover. b. Pull away the vanity cover (2). 7. Loosen the 2 memory bracket screws (1). 8. Remove the memory bracket (2). 9. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the
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    b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module. To protect a memory module after removal,
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    11. Replace the memory bracket (1). 12. Tighten the 2 memory bracket screws (2). 13. Replace the vanity cover: a. With the battery bay toward you, position the vanity cover at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the computer so that the tabs on the underside of
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    press the vanity cover (2) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the panel, until it snaps into place. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Turn on the computer. Adding or replacing memory
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    recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To
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    and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with driver ● Performing a full system recovery (from the partition or recovery discs) Recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive
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    the on-screen instructions. Performing a system recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Note the following
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    restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up your information You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. Back up your system at
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    points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 40 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery
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    is available in English. ● E-mail HP Customer Support. ● Find HP Customer Support worldwide telephone numbers. ● Locate an HP service center. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer
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    -Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is located under the vanity cover of the computer. To access this certificate in your computer, refer to the "Replacing or upgrading the hard drive" section. ● Regulatory
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    Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following
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    audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 39 personal files 39 battery bay 11 battery release latches 11 battery system recovery 37 H hard drive installing 30 removing 29 headphone (audio-out)
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    Windows 17 turning off 17 turning on 17 QuickWeb software 12 R recovering a program or driver 37 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 38 recovering from the recovery discs 39 recovery discs 37 Recovery Manager 37, 38 recovery partition 37 recovery, system 38 regulatory information HP
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