Setting pointing device preferences
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27
Using the pointing stick (select models only)
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27
Using the TouchPad
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27
Turning the TouchPad off and on
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28
Navigating
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28
Selecting
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29
Using TouchPad gestures
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29
Scrolling
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30
Pinching/Zooming
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30
Rotating
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31
Flicking
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31
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Maintenance
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32
Inserting or removing the battery
........................................................................................................
32
Removing or replacing the service door
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34
Removing the service door
................................................................................................
34
Replacing the service door
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34
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
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36
Removing the hard drive
....................................................................................................
36
Installing a hard drive
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36
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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37
Replacing a hard drive
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37
Replacing an optical drive
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39
Adding or replacing memory modules
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41
Updating programs and drivers
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43
Cleaning your computer
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44
Cleaning products
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44
Cleaning procedures
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44
Cleaning the display
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44
Cleaning the sides and cover
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44
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
..............................................................
45
6
Backup and recovery
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46
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator
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47
Creating recovery media
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47
Backing up your information
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47
Performing a system recovery
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48
Using the Windows recovery tools
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48
Using f11 recovery tools
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49
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
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50
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