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 Reference Guide 7