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This guide explains ho
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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1 First-Time Setup
6
Identify Required Hardware
6
Set up the Computer
8
Step 1: Insert the Battery
9
Step 2: Connect the Computer to External Power
10
Step 3: Turn on the Computer
12
Step 4: Set up the Software
14
Step 5: Create Recovery Discs (Recommended)
15
2 Next Steps
16
Install Additional Hardware and Software
16
Identify and Install Hardware
16
Locate and Install Software
17
Protect the Computer
18
Protect the Computer from Viruses
18
Protect Your System Files
18
Protect Your Privacy
19
Protect the Computer from Power Surges
19
Use the Computer Safely
20
Connect to a Computer Network
22
Update Your Software
23
Locate the User Guides
23
Turn off the Computer Correctly
24
3 Troubleshooting
25
Troubleshooting Resources
25
Quick Troubleshooting
26
The Computer Is Unable to Start up
26
The Computer Screen Is Blank
27
Software Is Functioning Abnormally
28
The Computer Is Turned on but Not Responding
29
The Computer Is Unusually Warm
30
An External Device Is Not Working
31
The Home Wireless Network Connection Is Not Working
32
Help and Support
33
Customer Care
33
Prepare to Contact Customer Care
34
Contact Customer Care by E-Mail or Telephone
34
Notebook Tour
35
Top Components
36
Keys
37
Pointing Devices
38
Front Components
39
Rear Components
39
Right-Side Components
40
Left-Side Components
41
Bottom Components
42
B Connect to the Internet from Your Home
43
Choose an ISP
43
Use the New Connection Wizard
44
Choose the Type of Internet Connection
45
C Backup and Recovery
46
Safeguard Your Data
46
Back up the System
47
Back up Specific Files or Folders
47
Back up the Entire Hard Drive
48
Back up Modifications Made to the System
49
Schedule Backups
50
Recover the System
51
Create Recovery Discs (Highly Recommended
52
Perform a Recovery
53
Performing a Recovery from the Hard Drive
54
Initiating a Recovery in Windows
54
Recovery Partition
54
500 D Specifications
55
Operating Environment
55
Rated Input Power
56
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HP nc8430 - Notebook PC Specifications
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nc8430 - Notebook PC
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Language
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