Page 2 - Windows Users; Subscription Services for Business Notebook
For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com . © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without ...
Page 3 - Contacting Customer Support; Serial Number Label Information
End User License Agreement (EULA) BY INSTALLING, COPYING, DOWNLOADING, OR OTHERWISE USING ANY SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRE-INSTALLED ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND ...
Page 4 - Warranty Information
Warranty Information You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not p...
Page 5 - Basic Setup; Unpack the box
Getting Started 1 Basic Setup ✎ Computer color, features, and options may vary by computer model. The illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your computer. 1 Unpack the box Component Component 1 AC adapter 3 Battery* 2 Computer 4 Power cord* *Batteries and power cords vary in a...
Page 6 - Insert the battery
2 Getting Started Basic Setup Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, or a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices: ■ Pl...
Page 7 - Open the computer
Getting Started 3 Basic Setup Leave the computer connected to external power until the AC adapter light turns off. ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery has been fully charged. T...
Page 8 - Set up the software
4 Getting Started Basic Setup After the computer is turned on, the software setup process begins. The on-screen instructions guide you through setting up and registering your computer. After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. ✎ Please se...
Page 9 - Start; Locating the electronic manuals
Getting Started 5 What’s Next? For detailed information about your computer, such as power management, drives, memory, security, and other features, click Start , click Help and Support , and then click User Guides . You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in Help and Su...
Page 10 - Finding more information
6 Getting Started What’s Next? In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. To access Help and Support, click Start , and then click Help and Support . For country- or region-specific support, go to http://w...
Page 11 - Backing up; esc
Getting Started 7 What’s Next? Backing up Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create system repair discs (select models only) and your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to ba...
Page 12 - Shut down; Turning off the computer
8 Getting Started What’s Next? To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work and close all programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut down . Turning off the computer
Page 13 - Product Information and Troubleshooting; Input power
Getting Started 9 Product Information and Troubleshooting The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a ...
Page 14 - Traveling with the computer
10 Getting Started Product Information and Troubleshooting For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ■ Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Back up your information. 2. Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards. Ä To reduce ...
Page 15 - Cleaning the display; Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard; Routine care
Getting Started 11 Product Information and Troubleshooting Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION : To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If th...
Page 16 - The computer is unable to start up; Restart; The computer is on but is not responding; Quick troubleshooting
12 Getting Started Product Information and Troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you resolve the problem: ■ If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, unplug the computer and then plu...
Page 17 - The computer is unusually warm; The wireless network connection is not working
Getting Started 13 Product Information and Troubleshooting The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it may be overheating because a vent is blocked. If you suspect that the computer is overhea...
