HP 393685-002 manual Next Steps, Protect Your Notebook

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Next Steps

Protect Your Notebook

You can use the information in this section to

Protect your notebook from viruses.

Protect your system files.

Protect your privacy.

Protect your notebook from power surges.

Use your notebook safely.

Turn off your notebook properly.

For information about other notebook security features, such as passwords, device disabling, and using an optional security cable lock, refer to the “Security” chapter in the Hardware and Software Guide located in the Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center:

»Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Index System RecoveryHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Accept the License Agreements Select Your Regional Preferences Name Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Protect Your Notebook Next StepsProtect the Notebook from Viruses Protect Your System Files Setting a Restore PointProtect Your Privacy Restoring to a Restore PointProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Connect to the Internet Enable Communication HardwareUsing an ISP-Provided Icon Set Up Internet ServiceUser Guides Using the Internet Connection WizardGetting Started Lights Top ComponentsComponent Description Component Description Component Description TouchPad Select Models Only Pointing DevicesPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Fn key KeysFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components Safeguarding Your Data System RecoveryAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Restoring to a Restore Point Creating a System Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from the Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Select Start Run Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SoftwareIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices