Table Of Contents - HP Notebook PC Reference Manual

Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 11
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12
What's in the box? ................................................................................................ 12
To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 12
To find more information...................................................................................... 13
Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 14
Front View ............................................................................................................ 14
Back View............................................................................................................. 15
Bottom View ......................................................................................................... 16
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 17
Setting Up Your Computer ......................................................................................... 19
Step 1: Install the battery ...................................................................................... 19
Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 21
Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 22
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 23
Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................ 24
Step 6: Register your notebook ............................................................................. 24
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 25
What to do next ..................................................................................................... 25
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 27
Operating Your Computer .......................................................................................... 28
To turn the computer on and off ........................................................................... 28
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 29
To change the boot device..................................................................................... 30
To use the touch pad ............................................................................................. 31
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 33
To use the One-Touch buttons .............................................................................. 34
To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 35
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................ 36
To use the ALT GR key ........................................................................................ 36
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 37
To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 38
To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 39
Using CDs or DVDs ................................................................................................... 40
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 40
To play DVD movies ............................................................................................ 41
To create or copy CDs .......................................................................................... 41
Securing Your Computer ............................................................................................ 42
To set up password protection............................................................................... 42
To lock your computer .......................................................................................... 43
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 43
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