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    Notebook Essentials
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    Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? You can find them on the User Guides disc that came with your computer. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this product up to date with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up now at www.hp.com/go
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    or for requesting a full refund of the PC, please contact your local point of sale (the seller). Contacting Customer Support If the information provided in your User Guide or Learning Center does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: www.hp.com/go/contactHP Here you can
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    the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to: North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD,
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    models only 8 Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb 8 Chapter 3: What's next? Creating recovery discs 9 Protecting the computer 9 Protecting network 13 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 14 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 14 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect
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    using the recovery discs 26 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 27 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 29 Input power 29 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 31 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 31 Traveling and shipping 31 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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    information are provided on the computer and are available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in Help and Support, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. ✎ User guides for select models may also be provided on a User Guides disc. Notebook Essentials 1
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    using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. To see a list of or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 2 Notebook Essentials
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    Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time The first time you start your system after completing the Windows setup process, the QuickWeb setup screens appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Notebook Essentials 3
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    the HP QuickWeb software Help. Using HP QuickWeb 1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Click an Microsoft Windows: 1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Click the Windows Start section "Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb," later in this
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    icons The following table shows and describes HP QuickWeb icons. Icon Description Launches the drive or external drives. Supports .mp3 files. Launches Photo Viewer. Browse photos stored on your hard drive or external drive. Supports .bmp, .gif, .jpg dialog box. Notebook Essentials (Continued) 5
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    Using HP QuickWeb Icon Description Controls power settings: ■ When the computer is connected to AC power, the icon appears with an AC 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
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    check box. For more information on setting up a wireless connection using HP QuickWeb and Windows, refer to Chapter 3, "What's next?," and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. Playing music To play music: 1. Click the clicking the next thumbnail image you want to see enlarged. Notebook Essentials 7
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    . 2. Select the Enable HP QuickWeb check box. 3. Click OK. ✎ The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by clicking Start, clicking Control Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Select Large icons or Small icons to locate the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. 8 Notebook Essentials
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    set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to set of recovery discs, refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Protecting the 60 days by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet and the backup and recovery software provide several ways
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    an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or shut down the computer and unplug the Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 10 Notebook
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    accessory from HP. For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some
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    account or configure the computer to use an existing account: ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations) ■ ISP-provided icons ( the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then search for Connect to the
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    equipment: ■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ■ A wireless router (purchased separately) ■ Your new wireless computer computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. Notebook Essentials 13
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    cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to your wireless network, refer to the Wireless guide in Help and Support. The Windows operating system also provides tools instructions. 14 Notebook Essentials
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    turn on the wireless function by pressing the wireless action key. For help locating the wireless action key or light, refer to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 3. Connect your computer to the wireless network: a. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar
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    driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc to Help and Support. 16 Notebook Essentials
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    of the screen, click Shut down. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Notebook Essentials 17
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    other tools, like Help and Support, can help you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into an external Notebook Essentials 19
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    Troubleshooting . ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing Notebook Essentials
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    click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, click Internet Connections, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 21
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    recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook
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    CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. ✎ Double-layer DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 24 Notebook Essentials
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    hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer. 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Using system restore points When
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    the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering using the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Notebook Essentials
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    at the bottom of the screen. b. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to load. 2. Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 27
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    it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Operating the system regulatory label on the bottom of the computer. Notebook Essentials 29
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    ■ Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Back up your information. 2. Remove all optical discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards. Ä To reduce the risk of a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer. Notebook Essentials 31
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    and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it separately. ■ If you are shipping the computer System for Mobile Communications (GSM), or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted Notebook Essentials
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    support Help and Support 1 user guides 1 D devices, external, troubleshooting troubleshooting 21 Notebook Essentials F firewalls 10 full system recovery 23 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 16 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 19 HP QuickWeb 1 HP Recovery service provider (ISP) 12 Internet Services
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    3 Settings panel 6 using 4 QuickWeb icons identifying 5 R recovering a program or driver 23 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 27 recovering from the recovery discs 26 recovery discs 9, 23 Recovery Manager 26 recovery, system 23, 26 regulatory information notices 10, 11, 29 Regulatory
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