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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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    2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software wireless 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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    23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and
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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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    , and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the 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
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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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    Description Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued
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    models only) Battery Meter Network status Description Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Displays the current power status and opens the may contain viruses. Refer to Chapter 3, "What's next?" 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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    computer to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing 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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    configure the computer to use an existing account: ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations) ■ ISP-provided specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support
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    This section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is also called a wireless local area network either DSL or cable) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ■ A wireless router ( 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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    , such as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on the computer . To access links for updating installed software, refer to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials
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    , 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 only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power Notebook Essentials 17
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    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting or on both devices simultaneously. When you press f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during operation. 18 Notebook Essentials
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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 (white to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 19
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    ■ Creating system restore points ■ 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 and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21
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    To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste. d. Save the document. ■ You can back up your information to . ✎ Double-layer DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical
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    , or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Using system restore points When you 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 if you the on-screen instructions. 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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    Specifications AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The AC power source must be V, 50-60 Hz. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65
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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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    such as an 802.11b/g, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments. Such restrictions may power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. 30 Notebook Essentials
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    30 customer support Help and Support 2 user guides 2 D devices, external, troubleshooting 19 dial-up Internet access 9 display cleaning 29 switching image 17 E electric shock 8 emergency shutdown procedures 15, 18 environmental specifications 27 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls
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    problems 18 startup problems 17 unresponsive computer 18 wireless network problems 19 turning off the computer 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 32 Notebook
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    Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 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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