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Getting Started
Notebook PC
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© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Microsoft, be bound by the terms of the HP End User Windows and Windows Vis
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pil
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 1 2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4 Top
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Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 24 Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 24 Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 24 Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 25
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Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 vii
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1 Welcome ● Finding information After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 18. ● Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information
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Resources For information about Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to ● How to access technical support http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access this guid
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Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides > View Warranty Information. – or – Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > View Warranty Information. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD pr
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2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Front ● Right ● Left ● Display ● Rear ● Bottom Top TouchPad Component Description (1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Component Description (4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (6) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The c
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Component Description (4) HP QuickWeb light ● White: The computer is on. ● Off: The compu ter is off or in Hibernation mode. NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. (5) Mute light ● White: Computer sound is on. ● Amber: Computer sound is muted. (6) Caps lock light White: Caps lock is on. (7) TouchPad on/off light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the power button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the power button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the power button briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
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Component Description (3) QuickWeb button ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation mode, press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the button to open the default Web browser. ● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the button to open the default Web browser. NOTE: For more information, refer to “HP QuickWeb” in this guide and to the HP QuickWeb software Help. If your computer does not have HP QuickWeb software, the button d
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when p ressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination w ith a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Function keys (f3 through f11) Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. (5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for item
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Front Component Description (1) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (2) Power light ● White: Power is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hiber nation. (3) Battery light ● White: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Amber: A battery that is the only available power sour
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Right Component Description (1) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device. (2) ExpressCard slot Supports optional 34mm ExpressCards. (3) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, (microphone) jack earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone. WARNING! To reduce the risk
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Left Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. The RJ-45 jack has two activity indicator lights. Amber: The RJ-45 jack is active. ● Green: The RJ-45 jack is on. ● (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (4) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. (5) Optical drive light ● On: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle.
