HP (Hewlett-Packard) 430239-001 manuale d’uso

Gett in g S t arte d HP C ompaq Notebook P C Doc ument P art Number : 4 30 2 3 9-00 1 January 200 7 This guide explains ho w to set up your hardware and software, and begin using the computer in W indo ws ® . Enhanced for Accessibility[...]

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Cont ent s 1 First-time setup Identify required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Set up the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Step 1: Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Step 2: Connect the computer to external power . . . . 1–5 Step 3: Turn on t[...]

Cont ent s 3T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 The computer is unable to start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Soft[...]

Cont ent s C Backup and recovery Safeguard your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 Back up the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2 Back up specific files or folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2 Back up the entire hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3 Bac[...]

1 Fir s t - time s etup Id entify required hardw are T o set up the computer for the f irst time, you will need the computer , A C adapter , power cord, and the battery . ✎ Components included with the computer may v ary by re gion and by model. Getting Started 1–1[...]

1–2 Getting Started F irst- time setup Component 1 Batter y 3 Po w e r c o r d 2 HP Smar t AC Adapter 4 Modem cable (optional f or setup) ✎ Use only the included A C adapte r or one approved for this computer . ✎ Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup.[...]

F irst- time setup Set up t he com puter T o set up the computer , you will 1. Insert the battery into the computer . 2. Connect the computer to external power . ✎ The battery begins to charge. 3. T urn on the computer . 4. Set up the software. 5. Create recovery discs (recommended). ✎ Refer to Appendix C, ” Backup and recov ery ,” for inst[...]

F irst- time setup Step 1 : Inser t th e bat ter y T o insert a battery: 1. T urn the computer upside do wn on a flat surface, with the battery bay to ward you. 2. Slide the battery 1 into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery release latches 2 automatically lock the battery into place. 1–4 Getting Started[...]

F irst- time setup Step 2 : Connec t t he comp uter to e xternal po w er ✎ Po wer cords and A C outlets vary in appearance b y region and country . T o connect the computer to external A C power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the po wer connector 1 on the computer . 2. Plug the power cord into the A C adapter 2 . 3. Plug the other end of the power [...]

1–6 Getting Started F irst- time setup When the computer recei ves A C po wer , the battery begins to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) is turned on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light is turned of f. Leav e the computer connected to external po wer until the battery is fully charged and the battery lig[...]

F irst- time setup Step 3: T urn on th e compu ter T o turn on the computer: 1. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right to release the display . 2. Raise the display 2 . Getting Started 1–7[...]

1–8 Getting Started F irst- time setup 3. Press the power b utton 1 . The po wer light next to the po wer button 2 and the po wer light on the front of the computer 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin softw are setup.[...]

F irst- time setup Step 4: Set up the softwa re After the computer is turned on, it will go through a brief software setup. F ollow the on-screen instructions to set up the software. Note the follo wing: ■ After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time va ri e s . ■ During soft[...]

1–1 0 Getting Started F irst- time setup Step 5: Create reco v er y discs (recommended) After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recov ery discs of your full factory image using HP Backup and Recov ery Manager . The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and softwa[...]

Getting Started 2–1 2 Ne xt ste ps Install a dditional h ardw are and soft war e Iden tify and ins tall hardw are T o see a list of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties . 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager . ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of [...]

2–2 Getting Started Ne xt steps Locate an d install soft ware The computer includes software that may be ■ Preinstalled on y our hard drive. T o see a list of the ready-to-use software preinstalled on the computer: 1. Select Start > All Programs . 2. Double-click the program you want to open. ■ Pro vided on a CD or D VD. T o install a soft[...]

Ne xt steps Protect t he com puter The information in this section is designed to protect the computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach, a po wer surge, or unsafe operation. Protect t he compu ter from viruse s When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the o[...]

2–4 Getting Started Ne xt steps Protect y our priv acy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you or the computer . T o optimize the pri v acy protectio n features included with the computer: ■ K eep the operating system and software updated. Man y s[...]

Ne xt steps Use th e compu ter safely Å WA R N I N G : T o reduce the r isk of electr ic shock or damage t o y our equipment: ■ P lug the pow er cord into an A C ou tlet that is easil y accessible at all times . ■ Disconnect po wer fr om the computer by un plugging the po wer cor d fr om the A C outlet (not b y unplugging the pow er cord f r o[...]

2–6 Getting Started Ne xt steps Å WA R N I N G : T o av oid pot ential dis comfort or burns , do not block the air v ents or place the computer on y our lap f or ext ended per iods . Also , do not allow the A C adapter to con tact the skin fo r extended per iods during oper ation . The com puter is desi gned to run demanding pr ograms at full po[...]

Ne xt steps Connec t to a com puter n et w ork The computer may hav e the following networking capabilities: ■ Local area network (LAN) ■ W ireless local area network (WLAN) ■ Bluetooth® If you plan to connect the computer to a home of fice LAN or WLAN, you must hav e a router or wireless router . Refer to the documentation included with the[...]

2–8 Getting Started Ne xt steps Updat e y our softw ar e Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manuf acturer or provider . Important updates to the software included with the computer may ha ve been released since the computer left the factory . Some updates may af fect the way the computer responds to option[...]

Ne xt steps T urn of f th e comp uter correctly Whene ver possible, turn of f the computer by using the standard shutdo wn procedure: 1. Save your w ork and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system b y clicking Start , clicking the arro w next to the Lock b utton, and then clicking Shut Down . If you are unabl[...]

3 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, follo w the troubleshooting steps belo w: 1. Refer to “ Quick troubleshooting , ” next in this chapter . 2. Access additional information about the computer and W eb site links through Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support . ✎ Although many check[...]

T roubleshooting Qui c k troubleshooting The compu ter is unab le to star t up T o turn on the computer , press the power b utton. When the computer is turned on, the po wer light is turned on. If the computer and the po wer light are not turned on when you press the po wer button, adequate po wer may not be av ailable to the computer . The suggest[...]

Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g The compu ter sc reen is blank If the computer is on but the screen is blank, the computer may be in the Sleep state or in Hibernation or may not be set to display the image on the computer screen. T ry the suggestions below to resolve the issue: ■ T o exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the po wer button. Sleep a[...]

T roubleshooting Soft war e is func tioning abn ormally If the software becomes unresponsi ve or responds abnormally , restart the computer by clicking Start , clicking the arro w next to the Lock button, and then clicking Restart . If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to the next section, “ The computer is turned on b u[...]

Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g The computer is turn ed on but not res po nd in g If the computer is turned on, but not responding to softw are or ke yboard commands, turn of f the computer by using the standard shutdo wn procedure: 1. Save your w ork and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system b y clicking Start[...]

T roubleshooting The compu ter is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it may be ov erheating because a vent is blocked. If you suspect that the computer is ov erheating, allow the computer to cool to room temper ature. Then be sure to ke ep all vents fr[...]

Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g An e xte rna l d e vi ce is n ot workin g If an external de vice does not function as expected: ■ T urn on the device as instructed in the de vice user guide. Some de vices may not be powered b y the computer , and must be turned on before the computer is turned on. ■ Be sure that ❏ All de vice connections are secu[...]

T roubleshooting The h om e wire les s n et w o rk co nn ec ti on is not w orkin g If a home wireless network connection is not working as expected: ■ Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is on. If the light is of f, press the wire less button to turn it on. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ?[...]

Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g Help an d Suppor t If the preceding questions and solutions did not address your problem, access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support . In addition to providing information about your operating system, Help and Support provides ■ Information about the computer , such as model and serial number , in[...]

T roubleshooting Prepare to contact C ustom er Care For the f astest possible resoluti on of your problem, hav e the computer and the follo wing information av ailable when you call or e-mail: ■ Product name located on the display or ke yboard. ■ Serial number (s/n) listed on the service tag. ❏ The service tag label is on the bottom of the co[...]

A Notebook tour ✎ Components included with the computer may v ary by re gion and model. The illustrations in this appendix identify the standard features included on most computer models. Getting Started A–1[...]

Notebook tour To p c o m p o n e n t s Component 1 P ower light 6 Caps lock light 2 P ower b utton 7 Num lock light 3 Info Center button 8 V olume mute button 4 Wireless button 9 V olume scroll zone 5 Presentation button - Fingerpr int reader A–2 Getting S tarted[...]

Notebook tour Keys Component 1 esc key 4 Windows applications k ey 2 fn key 5 Embedded numeric ke ypad 3 Windows logo k ey 6 Function ke ys Getting Started A–3[...]

Notebook tour Po i n t i n g d ev i c e s Component 1 P ointing stick 3 Right pointing stick b utton 2 Left pointing stick b utton A–4 Getting S tarted[...]

Notebook tour Wir eless an tennae (sel ec t models only) On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and recei ve wireless de vice signals. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer . For wireless re gulatory notices pe rtaining to your region, refer to the Re gulatory , Safety and En vir onmental Notices loca[...]

Notebook tour Fr ont compon ents Component 1 Wireless light 4 Drive light 2 P ower light 5 Displa y release latch 3 Batter y light Rea r co m pon e nt s Component 1 RJ-45 (network) jack 2 Security cable slot A–6 Getting St arted[...]

Notebook tour Right -si de compon ents Depending on model, features may v ary . Refer to one of the illustrations belo w . Component 1 PC Card slot 6 External monitor por t (select models only) 2 1394 por t 7 Ve n t 3 A udio-out (headphone) jack 8 Docking connector 4 A udio-in (microphone) jack 9 Smar t card reader (select models only) 5 USB por t [...]

Notebook tour Left -sid e components Component 1 P ower connector 4 Ve n t 2 RJ-11(modem) jack 5 Optical drive 3 P owered USB port 6 Optical drive light (select models only) A–8 G etting S tarted[...]

Notebook tour Bot tom com ponents Component 1 Speaker 6 Hard drive ba y 2 Memor y module compar tment 7 Business card holder 3 V ents (3) 8 Mini Card compar tment 4 Batter y release latches (2) 9 Bluetooth® compar tment 5 Batter y ba y Getting Started A–9[...]

B Conn ec t to t he In ternet from y our hom e The computer includes hardware and software that allo ws you to connect to the Internet. Before you can access the Internet, you must ■ Choose an Internet service provider (ISP). ■ Choose the type of Internet connection you want, such as broadband, wireless, or dial-up, and connect the hardware. ?[...]

Connec t to the Internet f rom your home Use th e Ne w C onnection Wizard Y ou can use the Ne w Connection W izard to connect to the Internet ■ If you already hav e an account with an ISP . ■ If you hav e a disc from an ISP . ■ If you do not hav e an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. ?[...]

Connect to the Internet from your home C hoose t he t ype of Internet connec tion There are 3 basic types of Internet connection: ■ Broadband: High-speed Internet access is a vailable through ❏ Cable modem ❏ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❏ Satellite ❏ Other services For broadband access, additional hardw are and/or software must be provid[...]

C B ac k up an d reco v er y HP Backup and Recov ery Manager provides sev eral ways to back up the system and to recov e r optimal system functionality . ✎ HP installed dri vers, utilities, and programs can be copied to a CD or to a D VD using the HP Backup and Recovery Manager . ✎ Formatted D VD±R W and D VD±R W double-layer discs are not co[...]

Back up and re cov ery Ba c k up t he sy s tem Using HP Backup and Recov ery Manager, you can ■ Back up specific f iles and folders. ■ Back up the entire hard dri ve. ■ Back up modifications since your last backup, using HP system recov ery points. ■ Schedule backups. Ba ck u p spec ifi c files or folders Y ou can back up specific f iles or[...]

Back up and reco very 5. Click Next . 6. Click Back up selected files fr om most common locations (Recommended) . – or – Click Adv anced Backup (Experienced users) to access adv anced f iltering techniques. 7. Click Next . 8. Follo w the on-screen instructions. Ba ck u p t he entire hard driv e When you perform a complete backup of the hard dri[...]

Back up and re cov ery 6. Select the location for the backup files, and then click Next . 7. Select the Protect data access with password check box, and then type your password in the Pa sswo rd and Conf irm boxes. ✎ This step is optional. If you do not want to password-protect your data access, clear the Protect data access with password check b[...]

Back up and reco very T o create and schedule a system recov ery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recov e ry > HP Backup and Recovery Manager . 2. Click Next . 3. Click Back up to protect system settings and important data f iles , and then click Next . 4. Click Cr eate or manage Recovery P oints , and then click Nex[...]

Back up and re cov ery Rec o ver t h e sy s te m HP Backup and Recov ery Manager analyzes the hard drive and creates a dedicated hard dri ve rec o ve ry partition on the hard dri ve large enough to store a cop y of the full factory image. Y ou choose whether you want to store that copy on the reco very partition, on another dri ve, or on e xternal [...]

Back up and reco very Create reco v er y disc s (highly recommended) After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recov ery discs of the full factory image, using Recovery Media Creator in the HP Backup and Recov ery Manager . The recov ery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recov er the operating system[...]

Back up and re cov ery T o create a set of recov ery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recov ery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager . 2. Click Next . 3. Click Create factory software r ecovery CDs or D VDs to r e co ver the system (highly recommended) , and then click Next . The “Recov ery Media Creator” page opens.[...]

Back up and reco very Pe r f o r m a r e c o v e r y P erforming a reco very from th e reco very disc s T o perform a recov ery from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recov ery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer . 3. Follo w the on-screen instructions. P erforming a reco v er y from th e hard d[...]

Back up and re cov ery Initia ting a reco very from the h ard dri v e recov er y p ar tit ion T o initiate a recov ery from the hard drive reco very partition: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f11 before the W indows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next . 4. Follo w the on-scr[...]

D Spec if ica tions The follo wing sections provide information on the computer operating en vironment specifications and po wer specif ications. Operatin g en vironment The operating en vironment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme en vironments. Factor Metric U .S. T emperature[...]

Spe cificat ions Rated inp ut po wer The po wer information in this section may be helpful if you plan to trav el internationally with the computer . The computer operates on DC po we r , which can be supplied by an A C or a DC power source. Although the computer can be po wered from a standalone DC power source, it should be po wered only with an [...]

1394 port, identifying A–7 A AC adapter connecting 1–5 identifying 1–2 altitude specifications D–1 antennae, wireless A–5 antivirus software 3–4 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying A–7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying A–7 B battery charging 1–6 identifying 1–2 inserting 1–4 battery bay, identifying A–9 battery lig[...]

Index computer turn off 2–9 turn on 1–7 computer viruses 3–4 connect the computer to external power 1–5 connecting to a computer network 2–7 connectors docking A–7 power A–8 cord, power connecting 1–5 identifying 1–2 Customer Care 3–9 D data, safeguarding C–1 devices, external, troubleshooting 3–7 display release latch, iden[...]

Index K keys embedded numeric keypad A–3 esc A–3 fn A–3 function A–3 Windows applications A–3 Windows logo A–3 L labels, service tag 3–10 LAN (local area network) 2–7 latches battery release A–9 display release A–6 left pointing stick button, identifying A–4 lights battery 1–6 caps lock A–2 drive A–6 num lock A–2 optic[...]

Index ports 1394 A–7 external monitor A–7 USB A–7 , A–8 power running the computer on battery 1–6 , 1–7 turning on computer 1–8 , 3–2 power button, identifying A–2 power connector 1–5 identifying A–8 power cord connecting 1–5 identifying 1–2 power lights identifying A–2 , A–6 on, off 1–8 , 3–2 power surge 2–4 Pre[...]

Index traveling with computer environmental specifications D–2 troubleshooting display problems 3–3 external device problems 3–7 overheating problems 3–6 resources 3–1 Sleep or Hibernation problems 3–3 software problems 3–4 virus problems 3–4 wireless network problems 3–8 turn off computer 2–9 turn on computer 1–7 , 3–2 U up[...]