HP 5230m User Manual
Student User Manual for
HP 5230m Notebook
and
Windows 7
Contents
Essential Notebook Usage Guidelines
Page 2
Healthy Habits for using Notebooks
Page 3
Caring for your Notebook
Page 3,4
Packing away your Notebook
Page 5
Technical support
Page 6
Battery life
Page 6
Backup / recovery
Page 6
Virus Protection
Page 7,8
Carry Cases / School Bags
Page 9
Security / Storage
Page 9
Lost and Found Policy
Page 9
Loan / Replacement Notebook
Page 10
Appearance / Personalisation
Page 10
Basic Troubleshooting
Page 11
Connecting to your home network
Page 12,13
Connecting to the college network
Page 14,15
External Parts of the 5230 Notebook
Page 16
Windows 7 Features
Task Bar Features
Page 18
Windows Explorer
Page 18
Control Panel
Page 19
Power Management
Page 20
Programs and Features
Page 21
Backup and Restore
Page 22
Essential Notebook Usage Guidelines
DO’s
Do backup your data regularly
Do use on a stable surface
Do store your notebook within its protective sleeve
Do charge your notebook overnight – leave your power cord at home
Do make note of any error messages for tech support
Do only use in environments between 5 and 35 degrees
DON’Ts
Don‟t place on uneven or unstable work surfaces
Don‟t place or drop objects on top or foreign objects into the device
Don‟t expose to dirty or dusty environments
Don‟t expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields
Don‟t press or touch the display panel
Don‟t expose to or use near liquid, rain or moisture
Don‟t carry or cover a notebook that is powered on
Don‟t use damaged power cords, accessories or other peripherals
Don‟t use strong solvents or chemicals on or near the surface
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Healthy Habits for using Notebooks
Sit on a chair at a desk. This is especially important if using a notebook for longer than 30
minutes.
Keep a good posture. Adjust the chair and notebook for a “neutral” posture. This means
ankles, knees, hips and elbows are at about 90-degree angles and hands are in line with
wrists.
Relax arms, neck and shoulders. Most muscle strain centres on arms, neck and shoulders
so try to keep these relaxed. Typing and using the mouse should be light, and hands and
arms rested when not typing.
Don‟t sit too close to the screen. Sit about arm‟s length from the screen, depending on
individual eye conditions.
Take regular breaks. Take 5 minutes out of every 30 minutes to rest both eyes and
muscles. Stand and walk or change position to do other things like reading. Look at an
object about 10 metres away for 20 seconds.
Make sure there‟s enough light. Work where lighting is sufficient and ensure your screen is
free from glare.
Caring for your Notebook
You are expected to treat your notebook with care and respect. Personalisation of the
notebook by desktop images or custom screensavers is allowed. Remember, that
irreversible personalisation is not permitted such as external stickers, engraving, the use of
liquid paper and other permanent markings.
The notebooks have a „sleep mode‟. Press the F5 key or close the screen to put your
notebook to „sleep‟. When the notebook is in this state it will use very little power and will
extend your battery life.
To reactivate your notebook – press the power button once. The notebook will be in a
„locked‟ state and you will need to re-enter your password to log-in. It is recommended that
students lock computers before putting in sleep mode.
Operating Conditions
Put the notebook on a solid surface if you are using it for a long time. Resting it on a
pillow or other soft material might block the airflow vents and cause overheating.
Please don‟t place objects on top of your notebook and never carry it around while it is
turned on.
Avoid exposing your notebook to:
Direct sunlight or sources of heat such as desk lamps.
Dust, dirt, rain, liquids or moisture.
Heavy shock or vibration.
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LCD screenLCD screens are delicate – they don‟t like being poked, prodded, pushed or
slammed. Never pick up your notebook by its screen. Don‟t slam the screen closed and
always be gentle when putting your notebook down.
To clean your LCD screen:
Switch off your notebook.
Lightly dampen a non-abrasive cloth with water and gently wipe screen in a circular
motion.
Do not directly apply water or cleaner to the screen.
Avoid applying pressure to the screen.
AC adapter
Connect your adapter only to your notebook.
Find a safe location at home to recharge your notebook. Disconnect the power supply
from the wall when not charging your notebook – this will prolong the life of the unit.
Do not step on your power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Keep your cord
away from heavy traffic areas.
When unplugging the power cord, pull on the plug itself, rather than the cord.
Do not wrap your cord tightly around the adapter box.
Keyboard
Gently brush your keyboard with a clean soft bristled paint brush or similar to remove
dirt.
If any key tops are missing or keys are in a damaged state, take your notebook to the
college‟s helpdesk technician to be repaired immediately. A single key top can easily
be replaced but continuing to use the keyboard with a missing key top can result in
having to replace the entire keyboard.
Casing cleaning
Take a non-abrasive cloth.
Spray “Windex” or similar cleaner on to cloth to moisten – do not spray the notebook
directly.
Gently rub your notebook casing with the moistened cloth to remove any dirty marks.
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Packing away your Notebook
Always store your notebook safely in your backpack, placing it between books in a
vertical position, away from liquids.
Do not wrap the cord too tightly around the power adapter or the cord will become
damaged.
Handle your notebook with care.
Try to avoid moving your notebook around when it is on. Before switching on, gently
place your notebook on a stable surface and then switch on.
You still need to be careful with your notebook while it is in the bag. Do not drop the
bag from your shoulder. Always place the notebook bag gently down.
Be careful when putting the notebook in the car that no other items are on top of it and
nothing will roll onto the bag.
Notebooks should be switched off before being placed into the bag.
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Technical support
The College will establish a Notebook Helpdesk Centre (NHC). If you are experiencing
problems with your notebook, your first step is to troubleshoot the problem yourself. More
often than not, you will be able to resolve most software issues. A troubleshooting section for a
range of common computer problems can be found at the end of this manual.
If you experience persistent hardware or software issues, you must bring the notebook to the
NHC as soon as possible. Please note: There must be no attempt to repair the notebook
as this will void the manufacturer’s warranty. This includes using a screwdriver to remove
or alter parts.
If a problem cannot be fixed within a set period of time by the NHC, the notebook will be re-
imaged and returned to its default settings. It will be your responsibility to ensure a backup of
all data has been done prior to the re-imaging process.
The NHC hours are 8.30 am till 10.am on school days and lunch times. There are no
provisions for support after College hours. The NHC will be closed on weekends, public
holidays and school holidays.
You will not be permitted to attend the NHC after class bells have sounded without the
permission of your teacher.
Please note: The NHC is NOT responsible for backing up any student work. This must be
carried out by you at regular intervals and before bringing a notebook in for servicing.
Students who attend the service centre during class time MUST have the teacher‟s written
consent in the appropriate page in the diary.
Battery life
The notebook is capable of lasting a normal College day on battery power alone. The power
supply must remain at home in a safe place. You will need to recharge your notebook
overnight, every night, ready for the new College day.
There will be NO provision for recharging the notebook at the College. This is an OH&S issue.
Backup / recovery
Students will at all times be responsible for the backing up of all data on the notebook.
Parents/caregivers should consider organising a reliable backup storage system at home for
personal data. This could be an external hard drive or DVD drive. Flash drives / USB sticks
are not a reliable backup method, but rather a transfer device to move data from one source to
another.
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