HP 530, 500, 520, 510, 540 Getting Started Guide

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Getting Started

HP Notebook PC

Document Part Number: 433664-001

October 2006

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin using the computer in Windows®.

Enhanced for Accessibility

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 constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Getting Started

HP Notebook PC

First Edition: October 2006

Document Part Number: 433664-001

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 recovery discs (recommended) . . . . . 1–8

2 Quick tour

Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Front components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Left components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Right components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

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Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Identifying and installing hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Locating and installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Updating the software installed on the computer. . . . . . . 3–7 Finding the user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Turning off the computer correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 The computer is unable to start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 The computer is turned on but not responding . . . . . 4–4 The computer is unusually warm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 An external device is not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

The home wireless network connection is not

working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7 Contacting Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

A Connect to the Internet from your home

Choosing an ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the New Connection Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2 Choosing the type of Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

B Backup and recovery

Safeguarding your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Backing up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Backing up specific files or folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2 Backing up the entire hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 Backing up modifications made to the system . . . . . B–4 Scheduling backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

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Recovering the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5 Creating recovery discs (highly recommended) . . . . B–6 Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–8

C Specifications

Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Index

Getting Started

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.

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First-time setup

Component
1 Power cord	3 Primary battery

2AC adapter

Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved for this computer.

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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.

ÄCAUTION: Prevent file corruption and ensure correct driver installation by observing the following practices during the hardware and software setup procedures:

■Do not unplug the computer from external power.

■Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation.

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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.

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First-time setup

Step 2: Connect the computer to external power

Powercountry.cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and 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.

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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 battery has been fully charged.

Step 3: Turn on the computer

To open the computer:

»Raise the display.

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First-time setup

To turn on the computer:

»Press the power button 1.

The power light on power button 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.

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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.

ÄCAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language before the “Welcome to Windows” page is displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.

To register the operating system and the computer, you must be connected to the Internet. For more information about connecting to the Internet, refer to “Appendix A” in this guide. If you do not register during software setup, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete.

Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended)

You can create a set of recovery discs of your full factory image using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software applications to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for detailed instructions.

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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.

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Quick tour

Top components

Component
1	TouchPad	4	Power button
2	Wireless light	5	Power light
	(select models only)

3Wireless button (select models only)

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Quick tour

Front components

Component
1 Battery light	3 Audio-in (microphone) jack

2Audio-out (headphone) jack

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