1 Introduction

This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on.

NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.

Finding more information about your new computer

The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card:

Quick Setup poster—Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is included in the box with the computer.

NOTE: Refer to the poster for the location of your user guides and reference material.

Getting Started—Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications.

Help and Support—Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Safety & Comfort Guide—Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. This guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices—Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Finding more information about your new computer

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