Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 12 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 13 What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 13 To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 14 To find more information......................................................................................
15 Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 16 Front View ............................................................................................................ 16 Back View............................................................................................................. 17 Bottom View......................................................................................................... 18 Status Lights..........................................................................................................
19 Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 21 Step 1: Install the battery ...................................................................................... 21 Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 23 Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 24 Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 25 Step 5: Set up Windows........................................................................................ 25 Step 6:
Register your notebook............................................................................. 26 What to do next..................................................................................................... 26 To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 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 pointing devices................................................................................... 30 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................................................................................ 35 To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 36 To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 36 To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 37 To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 38 To work with CDs and DVDs...............................................................................
39 Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 40 To set up password protection............................................................................... 40 To lock your computer.......................................................................................... 41 To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 41 To protect against viruses ..................................................................................... 42 To set PC identification.........................................................................................
43 To lock the hard disk drive.................................................................................... 43 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide 7