Getting Started
HP Notebook PC
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Basic Setup
1Unpack the box
Computer color, features, and options may vary by computer model. The illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your computer.
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*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
†The modem cable is necessary only if you are using dial-up networking.
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2Insert the battery
ÅWARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the computer, or a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP.
3 Connect the computer to external power
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices:
■Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).
■If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery light turns off.
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Open the computer
Turn on the computer
Set up the software
After the computer is turned on, the software setup process begins. The on-screen instructions guide you through setting up and registering your computer. After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption.
Please select your language carefully. On some models, the languages you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.
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