HP 1510AP Beginning to Use the Notebook, Selecting Regional Settings, Selecting Screen Settings

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting Regional Settings

Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the operating system.

To access regional settings:

In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options.

In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options.

For information about selecting regional settings, open the Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of the window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

Selecting Screen Settings

If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the items on your screen displayed larger, change the screen resolution setting in your operating system.

To access the screen resolution setting:

In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab.

In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes icon > Change The Screen Resolution task > Settings tab.

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Contents Getting Started Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text StylesFollowing a Path PathsChoosing a Path Contents Troubleshooting Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the NotebookInstalling the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Windows 2000 Professional Turning Off the NotebookUsing the Notebook Safely Selecting Screen Settings Selecting Regional SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home To insert the Documentation Library CD Accessing Notebook DocumentationDisplaying the Documentation Library Menu Opening the Documentation Library CDFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Selecting a GuideTravel Finding a Topic Within a GuideTroubleshooting Is the Notebook Receiving Power? Quick Solutions ChecklistIs the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? Is the Notebook Turned On?Is the System Unresponsive? Is the Notebook Overheated?Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then Is an External Device Not Working? Are You Using All Available Documentation?Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Preparing to Call Technical Support Contacting CompaqTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Components Identifying External HardwareDisplay Components TouchPad Models Pointing Device ComponentsPointing Device Components TouchPad Models Pointing Device Components Dual Device Models Dual Device ModelsTop Components Power Lights Power LightsTop Components Top Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Keyboard and Drive LightsTop Components Power and Volume Controls Power and Volume ControlsTop Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysTop Components Function and Keypad Keys Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Connectors ConnectorsRear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Vents and Jacks Vents and JacksLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsMemory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside ComponentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside Components Docking Components Docking ComponentsUnderside Components Labels LabelsAdditional Standard Components Documentation and Restore CDsAdditional Standard Components Cord and Cables Cord and CablesAdditional Standard Components Adapters and Accessories Adapters and AccessoriesIndex See also keys latches switch, displaySee also battery bay connectors Index-3 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Modem and Networking guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Booklet
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