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 Securing Your Notebook ............................................................................................38 To set up password protection...............................................................................38 To lock your computer..........................................................................................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