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  • Page 1 Notebook Essentials...
  • Page 2 For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

  • Page 3: Contacting Customer Support

    End User License Agreement (EULA) BY INSTALLING, COPYING, DOWNLOADING, OR OTHERWISE USING ANY SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRE-INSTALLED ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) WITHIN 14 DAYS FOR A REFUND SUBJECT TO THE REFUND POLICY OF YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name and postal address.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1: What's next? Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) ....... 1 Creating recovery discs .
  • Page 6 Contents Connecting to an existing wireless network ........26 Setting up a wireless network .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: What's Next

    Chapter 1: What's next? After setting up and registering the computer, it is important to follow the steps in this guide before using the computer. This guide includes practical information to help you protect and maintain the computer. First, read this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to find additional information.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: What's next? The following list highlights the entertainment features of the computer and explains where to get additional information for each feature. ■ Multimedia software—The computer comes with preinstalled multimedia software, including HP TouchSmart (select models only) or MediaSmart, which turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: What's New

    Chapter 2: What’s new? TouchPad Identifying TouchPad components Component Description TouchPad off indicator Turns the TouchPad on and off. Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off. ✎ When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off.

  • Page 10: Turning The Touchpad On And Off

    Chapter 2: What’s new? Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. To turn the TouchPad on and off, press and hold the TouchPad off indicator for two seconds. Navigating To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go.

  • Page 11: Using Touchpad Gestures

    Chapter 2: What’s new? Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of text. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections.

  • Page 12: Setting Touchpad Preferences

    Chapter 2: What’s new? Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ■ Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart to gradually increase the object’s size. ■ Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together to gradually decrease the object’s size.

  • Page 13: Touchscreen (Select Models Only)

    Chapter 2: What’s new? Touchscreen (select models only) Use your fingers to perform certain actions on the touchscreen. ✎ The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for recognized clicks and flicks, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2: What’s new? Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a new location. Also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or right motion.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: What’s new? Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb. Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as .pdf files, images, and photos. To pinch: ■...

  • Page 16: Setting Touchscreen Preferences

    Chapter 2: What’s new? Setting touchscreen preferences To set touchscreen preferences: ■ For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Using Hp Quickweb (Select Models Only)

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your Windows operating system. QuickWeb allows you to rapidly access a Web browser, and other communication and multimedia programs without the need to start Windows. QuickWeb is ready to go within seconds of pressing the power button and includes the following features: ■...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Hp Quickweb For The First Time

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time The first time you start your system after completing the Windows setup process, the QuickWeb setup screens appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate QuickWeb. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program.

  • Page 19: Starting Microsoft Windows

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Starting Microsoft Windows ✎ If QuickWeb has been activated, it starts every time you turn on the computer. For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, see the HP QuickWeb software Help.

  • Page 20: Identifying The Launchbar Icons

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Identifying the LaunchBar icons The following table shows and describes HP QuickWeb icons. Icon Description Launches the Web browser. You can bookmark your favorite Web sites and view Web pages. Launches the Chat application. This is compatible with Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Icon Description Indicates that the network is disconnected. Click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box. Controls volume for speakers and the microphone. Click the Volume Control icon to open the Volume Control dialog box. Indicates that sound is muted.

  • Page 22: Using The Settings Panel

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Using the Settings panel 1. After turning on the computer, click the Settings icon. The Settings panel selection box is displayed. 2. Click the icon that corresponds to the system setting you want to modify. Choose from any of the following: ❏...

  • Page 23: Browsing Photos

    Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Browsing photos To view photos: 1. Click the Photos icon on the LaunchBar. Photo Viewer is displayed. 2. On the left side of the Photo Viewer window, navigate to the directory that contains your photos.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) 3. Before you proceed, read the information provided by the links at the bottom of the Create Account window, to be sure that you understand the terms and possible charges you can incur from using Skype. ✎...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Finding Information

    Chapter 4: Finding information Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about the features and components of the computer, such as power management, drives, memory, security, and other features, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in Help and Support.

  • Page 26: Finding More Information

    Chapter 4: Finding information Finding more information In addition to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Keeping The Computer Safe

    Chapter 5: Keeping the computer safe Protecting the computer from viruses When using the computer for e-mail or Internet access, the computer is exposed to viruses that can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally.

  • Page 28: Protecting The Computer From Power Surges

    Chapter 5: Keeping the computer safe Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the power surges that might be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Connect the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.
  • Page 29 Chapter 5: Keeping the computer safe WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided Å with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
  • Page 30 Chapter 5: Keeping the computer safe Notebook Essentials...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Networking

    Chapter 6: Networking ✎ Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Choosing the type of Internet access The computer supports 2 types of Internet access: ■ Wireless—For mobile Internet access, use a wireless connection. To learn about adding the computer to an existing network or setting up a wireless network, see the “Connecting to an existing wireless network”...

  • Page 32: Connecting To An Existing Wireless Network

    Chapter 6: Networking Using Internet Services & Offers If the Internet Services & Offers utility is supported in the country or region in which you purchased the computer, access the utility by selecting Start > All Programs > Online Services > Get Online. The Internet Services &...

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Wireless Network

    Chapter 6: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is also called a wireless local area network (WLAN), using a wireless computer. To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ■...
  • Page 34 Chapter 6: Networking Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this section carefully before installing the wireless router using the router manufacturer's instructions and the wireless computer. If you need technical assistance during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎...

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Wired Network

    Chapter 6: Networking Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the computer) or an RJ-45 network cable (not included with the computer). If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer.
  • Page 36 Chapter 6: Networking Notebook Essentials...

  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Using Software

    Chapter 7: Using software The computer includes preinstalled software. Some models also include additional software on an optical disc. Use the software on the computer to perform these and many more tasks: ■ Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, Blu-ray discs (BD) ■...

  • Page 38: Installing Software From An Optical Disc

    Chapter 7: Using software ■ Photo and video upload support, for example: ❏ Upload your MediaSmart photos to Internet photo storage sites, such as Snapfish. ❏ Upload your home videos (for example, fun videos created with the integrated webcam) directly to YouTube. ■...

  • Page 39: Updating The Software Installed On The Computer

    Chapter 7: Using software To burn a CD or DVD: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then click the name of the program you want to use. 4.
  • Page 40 Chapter 7: Using software Notebook Essentials...

  • Page 41: Chapter 8: Backup And Recovery

    Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your information ■...

  • Page 42: Backing Up Your Information

    Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Backing up your information As you add software and data files, back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times: ■ At a regularly scheduled times ✎...

  • Page 43: Using Windows Backup And Restore

    Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore: ✎ Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before starting the backup process. ✎ The backup process might take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.

  • Page 44: Performing A Recovery

    Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Create a system restore point To create a system restore point: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4.

  • Page 45: Recovering Using The Recovery Discs

    Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Recovering using the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive, and then restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) Perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either the Start button or the f11 key.
  • Page 46 Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Notebook Essentials...

  • Page 47: Chapter 9: Routine Care

    Chapter 9: Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning Ä fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner.
  • Page 48 Chapter 9: Routine care ■ Taking along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer. ■ When traveling by air, carrying the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in with the rest of your bags. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in the order provided until the problem is resolved: ■ See “Quick troubleshooting.” ■ Access website links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support.

  • Page 50: Software Is Functioning Abnormally

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally: ■ Restart the computer by selecting Start > Shut Down > Restart. If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, see the next section, “The computer is on but is not responding.”...

  • Page 51: An External Device Is Not Working

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ All device connections are secure. ■ The device is receiving electrical power. ■...

  • Page 53: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table might be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C...

  • Page 54: Expansion Port 3 Input/Output Signals (Select Models Only)

    Appendix B: Specifications Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only) The signal information in this section might be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to the expansion port 3 on the computer. (The computer has only one expansion port.
  • Page 55 Index AC adapter 23 identifying software 31 altitude specifications 47 IEC 60950 compliance 22, 44 antivirus software 21 input power specifications 47 Internet choosing an ISP 25 blank screen, troubleshooting 43 choosing type of access 25 dial-up access 25 wireless access 25 cable, modem 25 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 25 Chat 17...
  • Page 56 Index configuring the network 16 temperature disabling or enabling 13 safety considerations 22, 44 identifying 13 specifications 47 playing music 16 troubleshooting 44 setting up 12 touch screen using 12 dragging 8 QuickWeb icons, identifying 14 flicking 7 QuickWeb, Settings Panel 16 pinching 9 rotating 9 scrolling 8...
  • Page 57 Index viruses 21 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard wired network connection 29 wireless Internet access 25 wireless network connection 26 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 45 work habits 22 workstation setup 22 zooming touch screen 9 TouchPad 6 Notebook Essentials...

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