HP G42-300 Notebook Essentials - Windows 7

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    Notebook Essentials
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    ? They are on your computer. Click: Start > 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
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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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    Internet 1 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer
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    Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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    and where to find additional information. For example, this guide provides specific instructions for connecting to wired and wireless networks. You will and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models.
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    HP battery ■ How to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User guides and regulatory and safety information are provided on the computer and are available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in Help and Support manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
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    . You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Notebook Essentials 3
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    the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued
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    Description Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Displays the current power status and opens the Battery Meter window. Displays the status . Refer to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials
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    recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it, click Start, click additional information, refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 7
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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. 8 Notebook
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    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 in to a service provider using a
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    computer to use an existing account: ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations) ■ Using Internet Services & Offers If the Internet Services & Offers utility is supported in the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then search
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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 11
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    your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. Your ISP gives you a User ID and password , refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. The Windows operating up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the
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    into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. Plug the cable into the jack 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack 2. Notebook Essentials 13
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    1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software links for updating installed software, refer to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials
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    screen, click the Shut Down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Notebook Essentials 15
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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 17
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    4: Troubleshooting the at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal
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    Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on ( to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 19
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    ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21
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    +R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you use 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. 22
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    Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Using system restore points When you . Notebook Essentials 23
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    the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that was screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials
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    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 25
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    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 computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage and current Rating
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    Appendix B: Specifications ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. ✎ The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label on the bottom of the computer. 28 Notebook Essentials
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    . 3. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices. 4. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer. Notebook Essentials 29
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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 or 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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    15, 18 Notebook Essentials environmental specifications 27 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 G General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) 30 Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) 30 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP
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    problems 19 turning off the computer 14, 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 Notebook
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    wired network connection 13 wireless Internet access 9 wireless network connection 11 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 19 work habits 8 workstation setup 8 Index Notebook Essentials 33
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