HP 2180CA, 2186AF, 2182US, 2182AT, 2182AF, 2181AF, 2180EA, 2180AF, 2179AF, 2178EA, 2178CL, 2178AF Contents

Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook	1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook	2
Series 2100 and N1050v	2
Series 2500	5
Status Lights	8
Setting Up Your Notebook	10
Step 1: Insert the battery	10
Step 2: Connect AC power	11
Step 3: Connect a phone line	12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook	13
Step 5: Set up Windows	13
Basic Operation	15
Operating Your Notebook	16
Default power settings	16
To reset the notebook	17
To change the boot device	17
To use the TouchPad	18
To use the function hot keys	19
To use the One-Touch buttons	20
To use the Windows and Applications keys	21
To use the ALT GR key	21
Using CDs or DVDs	22
To insert or remove a CD or DVD	22
To play DVD movies	23
To create or copy CDs	23
Securing Your Notebook	24
To set up password protection	24
To lock your notebook	24
To attach a security cable	25
To protect against viruses	25
To lock the hard disk drive	26
Taking Care of Your Notebook	27
To protect your hard disk drive	27
To maintain your notebook	27
To safeguard your data	28
To extend the life of the display	28
To clean your notebook	28

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