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........................................................................................ 23 Step 6:
Register your notebook............................................................................. 24 To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 24 What to do next..................................................................................................... 24 Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 25 Operating Your Computer .......................................................................................... 26 To turn the computer on and off ...........................................................................
26 To reset the computer............................................................................................ 27 To change the boot device..................................................................................... 28 To use the touch pad ............................................................................................. 28 To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 30 To use the One-Touch buttons.............................................................................. 31 To use the Windows and Applications keys .........................................................
32 To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 33 To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 33 To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 34 To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 35 To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 36 Using CDs or DVDs ...................................................................................................
37 To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 37 To play DVD movies ............................................................................................ 37 To create or copy CDs .......................................................................................... 38 Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 39 To set up password protection............................................................................... 39 To lock your computer..........................................................................................
40 To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 40 Reference Guide 7