Startup Guide
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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
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Taking Inventory
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What’s in the box?
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To find more information
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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
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Front view
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Back view
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Bottom view
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Status lights
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Setting Up Your Notebook
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Step 1: Install the battery
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Step 2: Connect AC power
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Step 3: Connect a phone line
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Step 4: Turn on the notebook
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Step 5: Set up Windows
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Step 6: Register your notebook
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To connect to the Internet
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Basic Operation
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Operating Your Notebook
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To turn the notebook on and off
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To reset your notebook
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To change the boot device
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To use the touch pad
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To use the Fn hot keys
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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
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Batteries and Power Management
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Using Battery Power
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To check battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge the battery
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Add-On Devices
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Installing Additional RAM
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To install a RAM expansion module
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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To replace the hard disk drive
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