HP DV5-2077CL manual Welcome

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1 Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access your music, digital photos, and the Web without launching the Windows® operating system. For more information, refer to HP QuickWeb on page 11.

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 15.

Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page 2.

Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 18 for additional information.

Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and recovery on page 33.

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Input power Operating environment Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component Description LightsButtons Keys FrontRight-side Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide Left-sideMediaSmart Webcam DisplayBottom Enabling HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebStarting HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Identifying the QuickWeb control iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar Identifying the QuickWeb system tray iconsConfiguring the network Starting Microsoft WindowsTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Networking Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Using the action keysKeyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Using keypadsSetting pointing device preferences Turning the TouchPad on and off Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenanceRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Routine care Recovery discs Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Recovering using the recovery discs Using Windows Backup and RestoreBacking up your information When to create restore points Using system restore pointsCustomer support Contacting customer supportLabels Service tag Specifications Input powerOperating environment Jacks IndexHdmi USB