HP Compaq Presario User manual

Getting Started

HP Notebook

Development Company, L.P.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its

proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard

Company under license. Microsoft and

Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

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.

First Edition: August 2010

Document Part Number: 621595-001

Product notice

This guide describes features that are

common to most models. Some features

may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to

be bound by the terms of the HP End User

License Agreement (EULA). If you do not

accept these license terms, your sole

remedy is to return the entire unused product

(hardware and software) within 14 days for a

refund subject to the refund policy of your

place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting

a full refund of the computer, please contact

your local point of sale (the seller).

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a

hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft

surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come

into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The

computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by

the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Welcome

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to know your computer

Top ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5

Button and speakers ............................................................................................................ 7

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Display ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Wireless antennas .............................................................................................................................. 12

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Additional hardware ............................................................................................................................ 14

3 Networking

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 16

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 16

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 16

Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 17

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 18

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 18

4 Keyboard and pointing devices

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 19

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 21

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 21

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 21

Turning the TouchPad on and off ...................................................................... 21

Navigating ......................................................................................................... 22

Selecting ........................................................................................................... 22

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 23

Scrolling ............................................................................................ 23

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 24

Rotating ............................................................................................ 24

5 Maintenance

Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 25

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 27

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 27

Installing the hard drive ...................................................................................................... 28

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 30

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 33

Routine care ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 33

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 33

6 Backup and recovery

Recovery discs ................................................................................................................................... 34

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 35

Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ........................... 35

Recovering using the recovery discs ................................................................................. 36

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 36

Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 36

Using system restore points .............................................................................................. 37

When to create restore points ........................................................................... 37

Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 37

Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 37

7 Customer support

Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 38

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 39

8 Specifications

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 40

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

1Welcome

●Finding information

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the

Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 15.

●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The

software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For

more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this

guide, refer to Finding information on page 2.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to Getting to know your

computer on page 4and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional information.

●Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case

of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to Backup and recovery on page 34.

●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select

Start >All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the

software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the

manufacturer's website.

Finding information

The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

Resources For information about

Quick Setup poster ●How to set up the computer

●How to identify computer components

HP Notebook Reference Guide

To access this guide, select Start >Help and

Support >User Guides.

●Power management features

●How to maximize battery life

●How to use the multimedia features of the computer

●How to protect the computer

●How to care for the computer

●How to update the software

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, select Start >Help and

Support.

NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or

region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

●Operating system information

●Software, driver, and BIOS updates

●Troubleshooting tools

●How to access technical support

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

To access the notices, select Start >Help and

Support >User Guides.

●Regulatory and safety information

●Battery disposal information

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start >Help and Support >User Guides.

– 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 website

To access this website, go to http://www.hp.com/

support.

●Support information

●Ordering parts and finding additional help

●Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates

●Accessories available for the device

2 Chapter 1 Welcome

Resources For information about

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Select Start >Help and Support >HP Warranty.

– or –

Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

Warranty information

*You may find the HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located in the Start menu on your computer and/or on the

CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. In 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:

●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

●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.

Finding information 3

2 Getting to know your computer

●Top

●Right side

●Left side

●Display

●Wireless antennas

●Bottom

●Additional hardware

4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

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