Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 12 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 13 What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 13 To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 13 To find more information......................................................................................
14 Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 15 Front View ............................................................................................................ 15 Back View............................................................................................................. 16 Bottom View......................................................................................................... 17 Status Lights..........................................................................................................
18 Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 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 computer................................................................................ 24 Step 5: Set up Windows........................................................................................ 25 Step 6:
Register your notebook............................................................................. 25 To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 26 What to do next..................................................................................................... 26 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 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide 7