HP 430239-001 manual Use the computer safely

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Use the computer safely

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

■Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

■Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from

the computer).

■If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and in Help and Support. To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index First-time setup Identify required hardwareComponent Set up the computer Refer to Appendix C, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power First-time setup Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommended Next steps Install additional hardware and softwareIdentify and install hardware Locate and install software Computer includes software that may beProtect your system files Protect the computerProtect the computer from viruses Protect the computer from power surges Protect your privacyUse the computer safely Next steps Connect to a computer network Update your software Locate the user guidesTurn off the computer correctly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Home wireless network connection is not working Help and Support Customer CarePrepare to contact Customer Care Contact Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneGetting Started Top components Keys Pointing devices Wireless antennae select models only Front components Rear componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Connect to the Internet from your home Choose an ISPUse the New Connection Wizard Choose the type of Internet connection Backup and recovery Safeguard your dataBack up the system Back up specific files or foldersBack up the entire hard drive Back up modifications made to the system Schedule backups Recover the system Create recovery discs highly recommended To create a set of recovery discs Perform a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsInitiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition Specifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Keys Embedded numeric keypad A-3 Regulatory, Safety Environmental Notices Index-5