HP 6520s - Notebook PC User manual

HP Notebook PC
Getting Started
Enhanced for Accessibility

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Second Edition: September 2007
First Edition: July 2007
Document Part Number: 448447-002

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some
features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 First-time setup
Identifying hardware for setup ........................................................................ 1
Setting up the computer .................................................................................. 2
Step 1: Insert the battery .............................................................. 3
Step 2: Connect the computer to external power ......................... 4
Step 3: Open the computer .......................................................... 5
Step 4: Turn on the computer ....................................................... 6
Step 5: Set up the software .......................................................... 6
Step 6: Create recovery discs (recommended) ............................ 7
2 Quick tour
Identifying the hardware ................................................................................. 9
Top components ........................................................................... 9
Lights ......................................................................... 9
Buttons, speakers, switches, and pointing
devices ..................................................................... 10
Keys ......................................................................... 11
Front components ...................................................................... 12
Right-side components ............................................................... 13
Left-side components ................................................................. 14
Bottom components ................................................................... 15
Wireless antennae (select models only) ..................................... 16
3 Finding information
Finding Help and Support ............................................................................. 17
Finding the user guides ................................................................................ 17
Identifying installed software and hardware .................................................. 18
4 Next steps
Protecting the computer ................................................................................ 19
Protecting the computer from viruses ......................................... 19
Protecting your system files ....................................................... 19
Protecting your privacy ............................................................... 19
Protecting the computer from power surges .............................. 20
Using the computer safely .......................................................... 20
Connecting to a computer network ............................................................... 22
Installing additional hardware and software .................................................. 23
Installing hardware ..................................................................... 23
Locating and installing software ................................................. 23
Updating the software installed on the computer .......................................... 24
Turning off the computer ............................................................................... 24
5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................... 25
Quick troubleshooting ................................................................................... 26
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The computer is unable to start up ............................................. 26
The computer screen is blank .................................................... 27
Software is functioning abnormally ............................................. 27
The computer is turned on but not responding ........................... 28
The computer is unusually warm ................................................ 29
An external device is not working ............................................... 29
The wireless network connection is not working ........................ 30
Contacting technical support ........................................................................ 31
Appendix A Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs ................................................................................ 33
Backing up your information ......................................................................... 34
When to back up ........................................................................ 34
Backup suggestions ................................................................... 35
Backing up specific files or folders ............................................. 36
Backing up the entire hard drive ................................................. 36
Creating recovery points ............................................................ 37
Scheduling backups ................................................................... 37
Performing a recovery .................................................................................. 38
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs .......................... 38
Performing a recovery from the hard drive ................................. 38
Initiating a recovery in Windows .............................. 39
Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery
partition .................................................................... 40
Appendix B Operating environment and input power
Operating environment ................................................................................. 41
Input power ................................................................................................... 42
Appendix C Routine care
Cleaning the display ..................................................................................... 43
Cleaning the keyboard .................................................................................. 43
Traveling and shipping .................................................................................. 43
Index ............................................................................................................................... 45
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1 First-time setup
Identifying hardware for setup
To set up the computer for the first time, you will need the computer, the
AC adapter, the power cord, and the primary battery.
NOTE: Components included with the computer may vary by region or
country and by model.
Component Component
(1) Power cord (3) Primary battery
(2) AC adapter (4) Modem cable (select models only)
NOTE: Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one
approved for this computer.
NOTE: A modem cable is required only for dial-up networking.
Identifying hardware for setup 1

Setting up the computer
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of file corruption, observe the following
practices during the hardware and software setup procedures:
Do not unplug the computer from external power.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Computer setup involves the following tasks:
1. Inserting the battery into the computer
2. Connecting the computer to external power
NOTE: The battery begins to charge.
3. Turning on the computer
4. Setting up the software
5. Creating recovery discs (recommended)
NOTE: Refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery," for instructions.
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Step 1: Insert the battery
To insert the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay
toward you.
2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) until it is seated.
The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into
place.
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Step 2: Connect the computer to external power
NOTE: Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and
country.
To connect the computer to external power:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2).
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).
When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and
the battery light (on the left side of the computer) turns on. When the battery
is fully charged, the battery light turns off.
Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully
charged and the battery light turns off.
NOTE: A partially charged new battery can run the computer after
software setup is complete, but the battery charge display will not be
accurate until the new battery has been fully charged.
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Step 3: Open the computer
To open the computer:
▲Raise the display.
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Step 4: Turn on the computer
To turn on the computer:
▲ Press the power button (1).
The power light (2) turns on.
Step 5: Set up the software
After the computer is turned on, it will go through software setup. Follow
the on-screen instructions to set up the software. Note the following points:
● After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire
setup process without interruption. Setup time varies.
● During software setup, the computer may pause periodically for
several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass
icon.
CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language,
choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose
are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.
NOTE: To register the operating system and the computer during software
setup, the computer must be connected by an RJ-45 (network) cable to an
existing network that has access to the Internet. If you do not register during
software setup, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete.
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Step 6: Create recovery discs (recommended)
You can use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery
discs containing your full factory image. You can use the recovery discs to
start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software
programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.
Refer to Appendix A, “Backup and Recovery,” for detailed instructions.
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2 Quick tour
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model.
The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included on
most computer models.
Top components
Lights
Component Component
(1) Caps lock light (3) Power light
(2) Wireless light
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Buttons, speakers, switches, and pointing devices
Component Component
(1) Wireless button (5) TouchPad scroll zone
(2) Power button (6) Right TouchPad button
(3) Speaker (7) Left TouchPad button
(4) Internal display switch (8) TouchPad
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Keys
Component Component
(1) esc key (4) Windows applications key
(2) fn key (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys
(3) Windows logo key (6) Function keys
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Front components
Component Component
(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (3) SD Card Reader
(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack
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Right-side components
Component Component
(1) Optical drive (2) Security cable slot
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Left-side components
Component Component
(1) RJ-11 (modem) jack (5) RJ-45 (network) jack
(2) Vent (6) USB ports (3)
(3) External monitor port (7) ExpressCard slot
(4) Power connector (8) Battery light
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