Welcome, Finding information | HP LJ475UT instruction

1 Welcome

The following section is included in this chapter:

●Finding information

After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:

●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 14.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 22 for additional information.

●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select Computer > More Applications. The list of preinstalled software is displayed.

NOTE: For details about using the software included with the computer, select Computer > Help. You can also refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

●Update programs and drivers—Update your programs and drivers with the latest versions on a regular basis. When your computer is registered, it will automatically be updated with the latest versions. When you register, you can choose to receive automatic notifications when updates become available. The automatic notifications for operating system updates are available for 90 days. You can also go to http://www.hp.com/support to download updates from HP.

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HP LJ475UT manual Welcome, Finding information

Contents

HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Cleaning products Page Finding information Welcome Resources For information about Finding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Buttons Control Center System Power Management Fn key Keys Esc key Front Right Left Left Display Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Turning wireless devices on and off Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Using a Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Connecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Protecting your Wlan Connecting a modem cable Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models only Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Identifying the hotkeys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using the integrated numeric keypad Turning the TouchPad off and on Using the TouchPadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Selecting Using TouchPad gesturesNavigating Pinching/Zooming Setting pointing device preferencesScrolling Multimedia Using the media activity keys Using the audio features Adjusting the volume Checking your audio functions Using the Webcam select models only VGA Using video devices Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Suspend Viewing the current power management settings Using battery powerUsing the Power icon Using power management Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Handling drives Drives Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Drives Installing a hard drive Page Removing an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Page Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Removing a USB device Connecting a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in the operating system Managing a power-on password Managing an administrator passwordEntering an administrator password Entering a power-on password Using firewall software Installing an optional security cable Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Backup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios version Computer screen is blank Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer is unable to start up An external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Wireless network connection is not working Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting customer support Component Labels Cleaning products Cleaning your computer Input power Specifications Operating environment Electrostatic discharge USB Index Jacks