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1 Unpack the box
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Computer color, features, and options may vary by computer model. The illustrations in
this guide may look slightly different from your computer.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
†
The modem cable is necessary only if you are using dial-up networking.
Getting Started 1
Component
AC adapter
1
Computer
2
Battery*
3
Component
Power cord*
4
Modem cable† (select models only)
5
Basic Setup
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WARNING: 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.
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WARNING: 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 b
y 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.
Getting Started 2
2 Insert the battery
3 Connect the computer to external power
4 Open the computer
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.
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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.
Getting Started 3
5 Turn on the computer
Basic Setup
6 Set up the software