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Quick Links
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Unpack the box
✎
Computer color, features, and options may vary.
Component
1
AC adapter
2
Computer
3
Primary battery
✎
Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
✎
Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup.
Getting Started
Basic Setup
Component
4
5
Power cord
Modem cable
1
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Page 1: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Unpack the box ✎ Computer color, features, and options may vary. Component Component AC adapter Power cord Computer Modem cable Primary battery ✎ Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ✎ Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup. Getting Started... -
Page 2: Insert The Battery
Basic Setup Insert the battery WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery Å provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased separately as an accessory from HP. Connect the computer to external power WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe Å... -
Page 3: Open The Computer
Basic Setup Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light turns off. ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery has been fully charged. -
Page 4: Set Up The Software
Basic Setup Set up the 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 prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. ✎... -
Page 5: Locating The Electronic Manuals
What’s Next? Locating the electronic 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. -
Page 6: Finding More Information
What’s Next? Finding more information In Help and Support, you can find information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support, click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, see http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 7: Important Display Information
Product Information and Troubleshooting Important display information All HP notebook display panels adhere to strict quality and reliability specifications. A small percentage of display panels may have minor cosmetic imperfections that appear as bright or dark dots (described below) in the viewable area: ✎... -
Page 8: Operating Environment
Product Information and Troubleshooting Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C... -
Page 9: Routine Care
Product Information and Troubleshooting CAUTION Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with Ä magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. ■... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Resources
Product Information and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in the order provided until the problem is resolved: 1. Refer to “Quick troubleshooting,” the next section in this chapter. 2. Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. -
Page 11: The Computer Is Unusually Warm
Product Information and Troubleshooting ❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Start, click Turn Off Computer, click Restart, and then click OK. (If you have been registered to a domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.) If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to the next section, “The computer is turned on but is not responding.”... -
Page 12: The Wlan Connection Is Not Working
Product Information and Troubleshooting ■ 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 WLAN connection is not working If a WLAN connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions: ■... -
Page 13: Backup And Recovery
Backup and Recovery Backing up your information You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. -
Page 14: Backing Up Specific Files Or Folders
Backup and Recovery Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). ✎ This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer. -
Page 15: Creating Recovery Points
Backup and Recovery Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since your last backup, you are creating system recovery points. This allows you to save a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. -
Page 16: Performing A Recovery From The Recovery Discs
Backup and Recovery Performing a recovery You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ■...