Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook PC Tagged for Accessibility
Looking for more user guides? They are on your computer. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides HP is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products and printed user guides. As part of this effort, we are now putting product information on your computer hard drive in Help and Support. We are also moving content to the Web. This Getting Started guide provides setup steps and directs you to additional information about your new product.
Basic Setup 1 Unpack the box features and components may vary by computer model, country, or region. ✎ Computer The illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your computer.
Basic Setup 2 Insert the battery For your safety, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the Å WARNING: computer, or a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP. 3 Connect the computer to external power To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe Å WARNING: these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Basic Setup 4 Open the computer 5 Turn on the computer 6 Set up the software 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. select your language carefully. On some models, the languages you do not ✎ Please choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.
What’s Next? Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about your computer components and features, such as drives, memory, power management, and security, 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 Support. ✎ On some models, the user guides are included on a disc.
What’s Next? : To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It Å WARNING describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models.
What’s Next? Recovering In case of system failure, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ■ Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ✎ ■ For additional information on using the Windows recovery tools, go to Help and Support.
What’s Next? Turning off the computer To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work and close all programs. 2. Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Shut down.
Product Information and Troubleshooting Input power 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 standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. Input power Rating Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W Operating current 3.
Product Information and Troubleshooting Traveling with the computer For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Back up your information. 2. Remove all optical discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards.
Product Information and Troubleshooting Routine care Cleaning the display : To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning Ä CAUTION fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner.
Product Information and Troubleshooting Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, adequate power may not be available to the computer. The following suggestions may help you determine why the computer will not start up: ■ If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, unplug the computer and then plug another electrical device into the outlet to be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power.
Product Information and Troubleshooting The computer is unusually warm To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the Å WARNING: computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
Product Information and Troubleshooting The WLAN connection is not working If a WLAN connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions: ■ Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is on. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the DSL or the cable modem and its power cord are properly connected and that the power lights are on.
Contacting technical support If the solutions in the ”Troubleshooting” section of this guide did not address your problem, contact technical support. Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click Contact support to start a chat session with a support specialist. You can also refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer, for contact information.
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