Notebook Essentials
Windows Users
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User Guides
Linux Users
End User License Agreement EULA
Contacting Customer Support
Serial Number Label Information
Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
Warranty Information
North America
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Chapter 1 Finding information
Contents
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Contents
Appendix A Backup and recovery
Appendix B Specifications
Appendix C Routine care
Finding the user guides
Chapter 1 Finding information
Finding Help and Support
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Identifying installed software and hardware
Chapter 1 Finding information
Protecting the computer
Creating recovery discs
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Protecting your computer from viruses
Protecting the computer from power surges
Protecting your privacy
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Using the computer safely
Chapter 2 Whats next?
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Using Internet Services & Offers
Connecting to the Internet
Choosing the type of Internet access available
All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online
Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard
Connecting to an existing wireless network
Using ISP-provided icons
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Setting up a wireless network
Step 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Step 2 Purchase and install a wireless router
Step 3 Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network
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Connecting to a wired network
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Installing hardware
Installing additional hardware and software
Updating the software installed on the computer
Locating and installing software
Turning off the computer
Chapter 2 Whats next?
Quick troubleshooting
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources
The computer is unable to start up
Software is functioning abnormally
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
The computer screen is blank
The computer is on but not responding
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
The wireless network connection is not working
An external device is not working
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Appendix A Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs
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Appendix A Backup and recovery
Backing up your information
Appendix A Backup and recovery
Using Windows Backup and Restore
1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore
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Create a system restore point
Using system restore points
When to create restore points
Restore to a previous date and time
Appendix A Backup and recovery
Performing a recovery
Recovering using the recovery discs
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Recovering using the partition on the hard drive
2. Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window
Appendix A Backup and recovery
Operating environment
Appendix B Specifications
Input power
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Appendix C Routine care
Cleaning the display
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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Traveling and shipping
Appendix C Routine care
Index
Index
Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points