Download HP 425 - Notebook PC Specifications

Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 11
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 12
To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 13
To find more information...................................................................................... 14
Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 15
Front View ............................................................................................................ 15
Back View............................................................................................................. 16
Bottom View ......................................................................................................... 17
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 18
Setting Up Your Computer ......................................................................................... 20
Step 1: Install the battery....................................................................................... 20
Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 22
Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 23
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 24
Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................ 24
Step 6: Register your notebook ............................................................................. 25
What to do next ..................................................................................................... 26
To connect to the Internet...................................................................................... 26
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 27
Operating Your Computer .......................................................................................... 28
To turn the computer on and off............................................................................ 28
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 29
To change the boot device..................................................................................... 30
To use the pointing devices................................................................................... 30
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 32
To use the One-Touch buttons .............................................................................. 33
To use the Windows and Applications keys.......................................................... 34
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................ 34
To use the ALT GR key ........................................................................................ 35
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 35
To adjust the volume ............................................................................................. 36
To change computer settings for a presentation .................................................... 37
To work with CDs and DVDs ............................................................................... 38
Securing Your Computer ............................................................................................ 39
To set up password protection............................................................................... 39
To attach a security cable ...................................................................................... 40
To protect against viruses...................................................................................... 41
To set PC identification......................................................................................... 41
To lock the hard disk drive.................................................................................... 42
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