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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts.
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1W e l c o m e The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Finding information After you set up and register the compu ter, it is important to take the following steps: ● Connect to the Internet — Set up your wired or wi reless network so that you can connect to the Internet.
Finding information The computer comes with several resour ces to help you perform various tasks. Resource Contents Instructions for setting up the computer ● How to set up the computer ● Identification of computer components Getting Started To access this guide: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Do cumen tatio n .
Resource Contents Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet This booklet is provided with your computer. HP customer support telephone numbers HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.
2 Getting to know your computer The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your compu ter.
Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the T ouchPad on and off.
Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● White: The computer is o n. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Buttons Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) Action keys Execute fre quent ly used system functions. (3) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key.
Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select m odels only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive.
Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an ex ternal VGA monitor o r projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to coo l internal comp onents. NOTE: The computer fan starts up auto matically to cool internal components and prevent overhe ating.
Component Description (9) Hard drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. (10) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wirele ss signals to comm unicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam .
Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases th e battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
3 HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb The HP QuickWeb en vironment provides a fun and enga ging way to perform many o f your favorite activities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starti ng QuickWeb , allowing you to rapi dly access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs.
Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickW eb, press the QuickW eb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) when the computer is off or in Hi bernation. The following tab le explains the di fferent behavio rs of the QuickWeb key (o r QuickWeb button o n select models).
4N e t w o r k i n g ● Using an Intern et service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and so ftware features vary d epending on comp uter model and your location.
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before yo u can connect to the Internet, you must estab lish an ISP account. Con tact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network ca ble to connect your wireless computer to th e modem, and test the Intern et service.
3. Click the network icon in the notificat ion area, at the far right of the taskb ar. 4. Select a network to conn ect to. 5. Click Connect . 6. If requir ed, ente r the se curity k ey.
5 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboa rd ● Using pointing devices 19.
Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized acti o ns that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard . The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functi ons. To use an action key, press and hold this ke y to activate the assign ed function.
Icon Action Description Play/Pause Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio C D, a DVD, or a BD. Next Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. Volume down Decreases speaker volume. Volume up Increases speaker volume. Mute Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Using keypads The computer includes an integrated num eric keyp ad. The compu ter also supports an optional external numeric keypa d or an optional extern al keyboard th at includes a num eric keypad.
Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased sep arately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer .
Navigating To move the pointer, slid e one finger across the Touc hPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right Touch Pad buttons like the corresp onding buttons on an external mouse.
Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad sup ports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fin gers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are n ot supported in all prog rams. To view the demo nstration of a gesture: 1.
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for movi ng up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPa d, an d then dr ag them acro ss the Touch Pad in an up, d own, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is co ntrolled by finger speed.
Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate it ems such as photos. T o rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger a round th e an chored finger in a sweeping motion, mo ving from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
6 Maintenance The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Inserting or removing th e battery ● Replacing or upgrad ing the hard drive ● Adding or replacing mem ory modules ● Updati.
To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole po wer source for the comp uter can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of info rmation, save your work and init iate Hibernation or shu t down the computer through Wind ows before removi ng the battery.
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do no t remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in th e Sleep state, or in Hibern ation.
7. Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Replacing or up grading the hard drive 31.
Installing a hard drive 1. Insert th e hard dr ive (1) into the hard dr ive bay. 2. Connect the hard driv e cable (2) to the hard drive co nnector on the system bo ard. 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover (1) with the notches on the computer. 4.
7. Reconnect external po wer and external d evices. 8. Turn on th e compute r. Adding or replacing memory modules The computer ha s two memory module slo ts.
6. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. Grasp th e edge of th e memory module (2) , and then ge ntly pull the memory module out of the memory module slot.
c. Gently press the memory mo dule (3) down, applying pr essure to both the left an d right edges of the memo ry module, until the retenti on clips snap i nto place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memo ry module, be sure that you do not bend th e memory module.
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you up date your prog rams and driver s on a regular basis with the la test versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support to download the l atest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update n otifications when they become a vailable.
7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes t ools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed.
Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use this softwa re to create either a set of re covery discs or a recovery flash drive immediately afte r software setu p.
To create a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manage r > HP Recovery Media Cr eation .
Restoring using the restor e media 1. If possible, bac k up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the co mputer. – or – Insert th e recov ery flash d rive into a USB por t on your computer, and th en restart the computer.
You can back up your i nformation to an optional exte rnal hard drive, a netw ork drive, or discs. Back up your system at th e following times: ● At regularly scheduled times TIP: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recove r back to that po int if you want to reverse subsequent changes.
8 Customer support The following sectio ns are included in this chapter: ● Contacting customer suppo rt ● Labels Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Referen ce Guide , or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Custo mer Support at: http://www.
Labels The labels affixed to the computer provid e inform ation you may need wh en you troubles hoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides im.
9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in this section may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer op erates on DC power, whi ch can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source.
Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 14 0°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to .
Index A AC adapter light 9 action keys adjusting volume 21 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 20 Help and Suppo rt 20 identifying 8 muting speaker soun d 21 screen brightness down 20 screen brightness up 2.
memory module compartment cover removing 33 replacing 35 memory module slots 13 Microsoft Certificat e of Authenti city label 44 mouse, external setting pref erences 23 mute ke y, iden tifying 21 N ne.
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