Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Networking
- Keyboard and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using battery power
- Using external AC power
- Drives
- External cards and devices
- Memory modules
- Security
- Backup and Recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics
- MultiBoot
- Troubleshooting and support
- Troubleshooting
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Contacting customer support
- Labels
- Troubleshooting
- Cleaning your computer
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions poster
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Setting up the computer
● Identifying computer components
Linux Help
To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help.
●
Computer software
● Computer settings
● Connecting to the Internet
● Computer utilities
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access the notices, double-click the HP
Documents icon located on the desktop.
● Regulatory and safety information
●
Battery disposal information
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, double-click the HP Documents
icon located on the desktop.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
●
Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
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Support information
● Ordering parts and finding additional help
● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Accessories available for the device
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Double-click the HP Documents icon located on the
desktop.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
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North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
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Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name and postal address.
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