HP ZE1000 manual To change the boot device, To use the touch pad

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Basic Operation

Operating Your Notebook

To change the boot device

The notebook normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the notebook from a floppy disk drive, the CD/DVD drive, or a local area network (LAN).

1.Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

2.When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press Enter.

If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS configuration utility— see “To run the BIOS configuration utility” on page 47.

To use the touch pad

Your notebook includes a built-in touch pad, scroll toggle switch, and click buttons.

1.Left click button— works like the left button on a standard mouse.

2.Scroll up/down toggle— scrolls the contents of a window.

3.Right click button— works like the right button on a standard mouse.

4.Touch pad— pressure-sensitive pointing and clicking device.

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide Important safety information Cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jackHP Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Edition History Contents Reference Information Troubleshooting and MaintenanceHP Service and Support IndexGetting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory What’s in the box?To find more information Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front viewBack view Bottom view Status lights Battery chargePower mode Identifying Parts of the Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Install the batteryTo remove the battery Or disposed of properlyConnect AC power Begins chargingConnect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the notebookBy modem Register your notebookTo connect to the Internet By phoneBasic Operation Operating Your Notebook To turn the notebook on and offTo reset your notebook To change the boot device To use the touch padMoving and selecting using the touch pad and click buttons To use the Fn hot keys Hot key Does thisWorking in Comfort with a Notebook PC Your mobile work environmentUsing your notebook computer Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the batteryPage Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion moduleReinstall the notebook’s battery Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk driveTroubleshooting and Maintenance If the notebook is on, but the screen is blank Troubleshooting TechniquesDisplay problems Hard disk drive problems Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems Performance problemsPower and battery problems If the notebook won’t boot from battery power Startup problemsIf the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on If the notebook won’t boot from the floppy disk driveTesting the Hardware To run the e-DiagTools diagnostic testsTesting the Hardware To run the Bios configuration utility Configuring Your NotebookTo run the Bios configuration utility Configuring Your Notebook Startup Menu Default Reinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskReinstalling and Updating Software HP Service and Support To get help from HP Instant Support To contact HP for support or serviceGetting Assistance for Your Notebook To get help from the webPavilion Notebooks limited to the following To receive repair service To prepare your notebook for shipment Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Product Duration of Limited Warranty Page Reference Information Hardware Specifications CPUExpandability Safety Information Power cordsErgonomics Battery safety Laser safety Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesDeclaration of Conformity U.S.A Responsible PartyBios IndexQuick Start sheet