HP ZE1000 manual Using your notebook computer

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Basic Operation

Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

Using your notebook computer

??Position the notebook so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. Your HP notebook computer has a built-in palm rest, which is ideal for this purpose.

??Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook’s keyboard requires little force to activate.

??Take frequent, short rest breaks— this is especially important in a mobile computing environment.

??Portable computers weigh between approximately 1.5 and 4 kilograms (approximately 3 to 8 pounds). When traveling, be sure to carry your notebook computer properly to minimize strain on your body. Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders.

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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 Battery charge Power modeStatus lights 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 Troubleshooting Techniques Display problemsIf the notebook is on, but the screen is blank 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 Configuring Your Notebook To run the Bios configuration utilityTo 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