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Getting Started
HP Business Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 435816-001
March 2007
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
and begin using the computer in Windows®.
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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constitut
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Contents 1 First-time setup Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting up the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Step 1: Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Step 2: Connect the computer to external power. . . . 1–5 Step 3: Turn on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Step 4: Set up the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8 Step 5: Create recover
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Contents 3 Next steps Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Protecting the computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Protecting the computer from power surges . . . . . . . 3–2 Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Connecting to a computer network . .
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Contents B Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2 When to back up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2 Back up suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 Backing up specific files or folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 Backing up the entire hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4 Creat
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1 First-time setup Identifying required hardware To set up the computer for the first time, you will need the computer, the AC adapter, the power cord, and the primary battery. Components included with the computer may vary by region ✎ and by model. Getting Started 1–1
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First-time setup Component Component 1 Power cord Country-specific modem adapter 4 (select models only) 2 AC adapter 5 Modem cable (select models only) (optional for setup) 3 Primary battery Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one ✎ approved for this computer. Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is ✎ optional for setup. 1–2 Getting Started
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First-time setup Setting up the computer Computer setup involves the following tasks: 1. Inserting the battery into the computer 2. Connecting the computer to external power The battery begins to charge. ✎ 3. Turning on the computer 4. Setting up the software 5. Creating recovery discs (recommended) Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for ✎ instructions. CAUTION: Reduce the risk of file corruption by observing the following Ä practices during the hardware and soft
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First-time setup Step 1: Insert the battery To insert a primary battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Slide the battery 1 into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery release latches 2 automatically lock the battery into place. 1–4 Getting Started
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First-time setup Step 2: Connect the computer to external power Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and ✎ country. To connect the computer to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3. Getting Started 1–5
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First-time setup When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) turns on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light turns off. Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light turns off. A partially charged new battery can run the computer after ✎ software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new ba
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First-time setup To turn on the computer: » Press the power button 1. The power light on the power button 2 turns on. Getting Started 1–7
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First-time setup Step 4: Set up the software After the computer is turned on, it will go through software setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the software. Note the following points: ■ After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time varies. ■ During software setup, the computer may pause periodically for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon. CAUTION: If yo
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2 Quick tour Identifying required hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region ✎ and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included on most computer models. Getting Started 2–1
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Quick tour Top components Component Component 1 Power button Internal microphone 9 (select models only) 2 Power lights (2) - TouchPad scroll zone Info button q Fingerprint reader 3 (select models only) (select models only) Wireless button w Right TouchPad button 4 Wireless lights (2) e Left TouchPad button 5 Presentation button r Drive light 6 (select models only) Volume mute button t Battery light 7 Volume scroll zone y TouchPad 8 (select models only) 2–2 Getti
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Quick tour Front components Component Component 1 Wireless light Drive light 4 2 Power light 5 Speakers (2) 3 Battery light 6 Display release latch Getting Started 2–3
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Quick tour Left-side components Component Component 1 Power connector 5 Audio-in (microphone) jack Vent 1394 port (select models only) 2 6 USB ports (2) PC Card slot 3 7 Audio-out (headphone) jack 4 2–4 Getting Started
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Quick tour Right-side components Component Component 1 Media Card Reader Optical drive 3 (select models only) 2 USB ports (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack 4 (select models only) Getting Started 2–5
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Quick tour Rear components Component Component 1 Security cable slot External monitor port 3 2 RJ-45 (network) jack S-Video-out jack 4 (select models only) 2–6 Getting Started
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Quick tour Bottom components Component Component 1 Bluetooth® compartment Battery release latches (2) 6 (select models only) 2 Vents (3) Docking connector 7 (select models only) 3 Accessory battery connector Memory module compartment 8 4 SIM slot (select models only) WLAN module compartment 9 (select models only) 5 Battery bay Hard drive bay - Getting Started 2–7
