Reference Guide 7
Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook .....................................................................11
Taking Inventory ........................................................................................................12
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................12
To buy accessories................................................................................................13
To find more information......................................................................................13
Identifying Parts of the Notebook...............................................................................14
Front view.............................................................................................................14
Back view .............................................................................................................15
Bottom view..........................................................................................................16
Status lights...........................................................................................................17
Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models)........................................19
Setting Up Your Notebook .........................................................................................20
Step 1: Install the battery ......................................................................................20
Step 2: Connect AC power....................................................................................22
Step 3: Connect a phone line.................................................................................23
Step 4: Turn on the notebook................................................................................24
Step 5: Set up Windows........................................................................................24
Step 6: Register your notebook.............................................................................25
To connect to the Internet .....................................................................................25
Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................27
Operating Your Notebook ..........................................................................................28
To turn the notebook on and off............................................................................28
To reset the notebook............................................................................................29
To change the boot device ....................................................................................30
To use the touch pad .............................................................................................30
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................32
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................33
To use the Windows and Applications keys .........................................................34
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................34
To use the Alt GR key...........................................................................................35
To adjust the display.............................................................................................35
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................36
To mute the notebook ...........................................................................................37
To optimize video performance............................................................................37
To change notebook settings for a presentation ....................................................37
Securing Your Notebook ............................................................................................39
To set up password protection ..............................................................................39
To attach a security cable......................................................................................39
To protect against viruses .....................................................................................40
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC..................................................................41
Taking Care of Your Notebook ..................................................................................43
To protect your hard disk drive.............................................................................43
To Next Page
Loading...
