Table Of Contents - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 2100 Reference Manual

Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook...........................................................................1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook ..........................................................................2
Series 2100 and N1050v...................................................................................2
Series 2500........................................................................................................5
Status Lights .....................................................................................................8
Setting Up Your Notebook...................................................................................10
Step 1: Insert the battery .................................................................................10
Step 2: Connect AC power .............................................................................11
Step 3: Connect a phone line ..........................................................................12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook .........................................................................13
Step 5: Set up Windows..................................................................................13
Basic Operation .........................................................................................................15
Operating Your Notebook ....................................................................................16
Default power settings ....................................................................................16
To reset the notebook......................................................................................17
To change the boot device ..............................................................................17
To use the TouchPad ......................................................................................18
To use the function hot keys...........................................................................19
To use the One-Touch buttons........................................................................20
To use the Windows and Applications keys...................................................21
To use the ALT GR key .................................................................................21
Using CDs or DVDs.............................................................................................22
To insert or remove a CD or DVD .................................................................22
To play DVD movies......................................................................................23
To create or copy CDs ....................................................................................23
Securing Your Notebook......................................................................................24
To set up password protection ........................................................................24
To lock your notebook....................................................................................24
To attach a security cable ...............................................................................25
To protect against viruses ...............................................................................25
To lock the hard disk drive .............................................................................26
Taking Care of Your Notebook............................................................................27
To protect your hard disk drive ......................................................................27
To maintain your notebook.............................................................................27
To safeguard your data ...................................................................................28
To extend the life of the display .....................................................................28
To clean your notebook ..................................................................................28
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