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Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Updating your antivirus software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 5: Using software Identifying installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing software from an optical disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating or burning a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the next steps in this guide before you begin using the computer. These steps include setting up your wired and wireless networking features. You will also find practical information to help you protect and maintain the computer. First, read this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to find additional information. Then, read specific chapters for additional information.
Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know the computer When you have completed the preceding steps, familiarize yourself with the features of the computer and set up any additional components, such as optional external audio devices. Be sure to review the user guides located in Help and Support on the computer. They provide detailed information about using the computer. For instructions on accessing the user guides, refer to the “Finding information” section later in this chapter.
Chapter 1: Getting started Finding information Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about the features and components of the 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 Support. desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this ✎ The section.
Chapter 1: Getting started Finding more information In addition to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. To access Help and Support, click Start, and then click Help and Support. For country- or regionspecific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Display rotating To rotate the display and use the computer in slate mode: 1. Open the display. 2. Rotate the display 180 degrees either clockwise or counterclockwise. To reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do not force Ä CAUTION: the display past 180 degrees. 3. Lower the display over the keyboard. To reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do not Ä CAUTION: transport the computer while it is in slate mode.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Using the rotate button When the computer is in slate mode, press the rotate button (on the right side of the computer) to change the screen image to 4 different orientations. When you change the screen orientation, the top of the screen rotates 90 degrees clockwise into the following orientations: landscape secondary 1, portrait primary 2, landscape primary 3, and portrait secondary 4.
Chapter 2: What’s new? TouchPad Identifying TouchPad components Component Description 1 To turn the TouchPad zone on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. TouchPad off indicator ✎ When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 4 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. Navigating To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that make it easy and fun to work with images or pages of text. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections. can scroll and pinch anywhere on the TouchPad surface. The rotate gesture must be ✎ You done within the TouchPad zone.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ■ Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart to gradually increase the object’s size. ■ Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together to gradually decrease the object’s size. Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Setting TouchPad preferences Scrolling, pinching, and rotating are enabled at the factory. You computer also supports additional TouchPad gestures that are disabled at the factory. To disable or reenable TouchPad gestures, or to explore other TouchPad gestures: 1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. 2. Select the device, and then click Settings. 3.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Flicking Touch the screen in a light, quick flicking motion up, down, left, or right to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ✎ For the flick movement to work, a scrollbar must be present in the active window. Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a new location. You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or right motion. ✎ Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as .pdf files, images, and photos. To pinch: ■ Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object's size. ■ Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to increase an object's size.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Digitizer pen You can write with the pen in pen-specific programs such as Tablet PC Input Panel, in all Microsoft® Office programs, and in most other Windows programs and utilities. The information you write on the screen with the pen can be filed, searched, and shared among most Windows programs. Identifying the pen components The pen interacts with the computer whenever the tip 1 of the pen is pressed against the screen.
Chapter 2: What’s new? Sharing optical drives Although your computer does not have an integrated optical drive, you can easily access software, install programs, and access information by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network. Drive sharing is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one computer to be accessible to other computers on the same network. must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive.
Chapter 3: Networking hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your ✎ Internet location. Choosing the type of Internet access The computer supports two types of Internet access: ■ Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. To learn about adding the computer to an existing network or setting up a wireless network, refer to the “Connecting to an existing wireless network” section or the “Setting up a wireless network” section.
Chapter 3: Networking Using an ISP The following features will help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account: ■ Choosing an ISP: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
Chapter 3: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is also called a wireless local area network (WLAN), using a wireless computer.
Chapter 3: Networking Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this section carefully before you install the wireless router using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless computer. If you need technical assistance during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. is recommended that you temporarily connect your new wireless computer to the ✎ Itrouter by using the network cable provided with the router. This will ensure that the computer can access the Internet. 1.
Chapter 3: Networking Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wired network requires an RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer. To connect the cable: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not Å WARNING: plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1.
Chapter 4: Keeping the computer safe Protecting the computer from viruses When you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Chapter 4: Keeping the computer safe Turning off the computer To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work and close all programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut down. Using the computer safely To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these Å WARNING: practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Chapter 5: Using software The computer includes preinstalled software. Some models also include additional software on an optical disc.
Chapter 5: Using software Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software Depending on your computer model, your computer has preinstalled HP TouchSmart or HP MediaSmart software. TouchSmart and MediaSmart turn your computer into a mobile entertainment center. You can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also manage and edit your photo collections.
Chapter 5: Using software Creating or burning a CD or DVD If you have an optional external optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files, using software such as Cyberlink Power2Go. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ■ Before burning a disc, save and close any open files, and close all programs.
Chapter 5: Using software Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable Ä CAUTION: copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Updating the software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider.
Chapter 6: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your sy
Chapter 6: Backup and recovery Backing up your information When to back up ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ ■ ■ Set reminders to back up your information periodically. Before the computer is repaired or restored Before you add or modify hardware or software Backup suggestions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.
Chapter 6: Backup and recovery When to create restore points Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally ■ ■ you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the ✎ Ifrestoration. Create a system restore point 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. In the left pane, click System protection. Click the System Protection tab.
Chapter 6: Backup and recovery Manager recovers only the software that was preinstalled at the factory. ✎ Recovery Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering using the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into an optional external optical drive and restart the computer. 3.
Chapter 7: 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. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen.
Chapter 7: Routine care Traveling and shipping 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. ■ reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of Ä Toinformation, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. 3.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in the order provided until the problem is resolved: ■ Refer to “Quick troubleshooting,” the next section in this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank, but the computer is on and the power light is on, the computer may not be set to display the image on the computer screen. To transfer the image to the computer screen, press the switch image key. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to Shut down, and then clicking Restart.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated.
Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S.
Appendix B: Specifications Input power 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 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.
Index A AC adapter 24 altitude specifications 39 antivirus software 23 B backup 30 blank screen, troubleshooting 36 C input power specifications 40 Internet choosing an ISP 18 choosing type of access 17 wireless access 17 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 K keyboard, cleaning 33 cable, modem 17 cleaning the display 33 cleaning the keyboard 33 clicking, touch screen 11 computer viruses 23 computer, turning on 35 connect to a wired network 21 connect to an existing wireless network 18 connecting to the
Index S safe computing practices 24 Safety & Comfort Guide 24 scrolling touch screen 13 TouchPad 9 shipping the computer 34 software antivirus 23 identifying 25 safeguarding information 29 troubleshooting 36 updating 28 specifications altitude 39 humidity 39 input power 40 operating environment 39 temperature 39 startup problems, troubleshooting 35 surge protection 23 system recovery 29 system restore points 30 T tapping, touch screen 11 temperature safety considerations 24, 36 specifications 39 troublesh
