HP 625 Getting Started - Windows Vista
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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 - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 3
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 - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 4
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, - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 5
color, features, and options may vary by computer model. The illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your computer. Component Component 1 AC adapter 3 Battery* 2 Computer 4 Power cord* *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Getting Started 1 - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 6
, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, or a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP. 3 Connect the computer to external power Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 7
until the new battery has been fully charged. The battery light (on the left-side of the computer) remains on when the battery is charging. 4 Open the computer 5 Turn on the computer ✎ If the computer will not start up, be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. Getting - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 8
software After the computer is turned on, the software setup process begins. The on-screen instructions guide you through setting up and registering your computer. After you respond to the setup not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup. 4 Getting Started - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 9
manuals For detailed information about your computer, such as power management, drives, memory, security, and other features, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in Help and Support. Help and Support - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 10
■ Backing up the entire hard drive (select models only) ■ Scheduling automatic backups (select models only) ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering individual files ■ Restoring the computer to a previous state ■ Recovering information using recovery tools ✎ For instructions on these procedures - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 11
erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 12
What's Next? Turning off the computer To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work and close all programs. 2. Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Shut down. 8 Getting Started - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 13
the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, 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 - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 14
be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ■ If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 15
Troubleshooting ■ If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestions: ❏ Check the computer-related customs regulations for each country on your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer. Voltage, frequency, and plug - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 16
by HP for this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. The computer screen is blank - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 17
's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. The wireless - HP 625 | Getting Started - Windows Vista - Page 18
and Troubleshooting ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology
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