Manuali utente per HP pavilion xh500

Sommario

• Introducing Your Computer

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• Taking Inventory

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• To buy accessories

  12
• To find more information

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• Identifying Parts of the Notebook

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• Top and right side view

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• Front view

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• Rear and left side view

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• Bottom view

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• Status lights

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• Multimedia buttons

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• Status panel

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• Power switch and standby button

  21
• Setting Up the Computer

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• To install the battery

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• To connect AC power

  23
• To connect a phone line

  24
• To turn on the computer

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• To set up Windows

  25
• To register your computer

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• To connect to an Internet Service Provider

  27
• To reset your computer

  28
• Using Your Computer

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• Operating the Computer

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• To use the Fn hot keys

  30
• To use the Windows and Applications keys

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• To use the embedded keypad

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• To use the ALT GR key

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• To adjust the display

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• To adjust the volume

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• To use the touch pad

  34
• To use the One-Touch buttons

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• To insert or remove a CD or DVD

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• To play DVDs

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• To create or copy CDs

  39
• Securing the Computer

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• To set up password protection

  40
• To attach a security cable

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• To use virus-protection software

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• Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

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• Caring for Your Computer

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• To protect your hard disk drive

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• To take care of your computer

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• To safeguard your data

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• To extend the life of the display

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• To get the most from your batteries

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• To clean your computer

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• Traveling with Your Computer

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• Managing Power Consumption

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• To use automated power management

  50
• To use manual power management

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• Using Battery Power

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• To check the battery status

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• To respond to a low-battery warning

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• To optimize battery operating time

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• Making Connections

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• Using the Modem

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• Important safety information

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• To connect the modem

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• To connect to the Internet

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• To disconnect from the Internet

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• To dial in to a network

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• To change your modem settings

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• To send and receive e-mail

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• To send and receive faxes

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• Connecting to a LAN

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• Connecting PC Cards

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• Connecting External Components

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• To identify the ports

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• To connect a printer or another parallel device

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• To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

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• To connect a USB device

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• To connect audio devices

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• To use an external monitor

  69
• To use a TV set as monitor

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• Configuring and Expanding Your Computer

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• Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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• Installing RAM Modules

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• Removing RAM Modules

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• Updating Windows Drivers

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• To download the latest Windows drivers

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• Service and Support

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• Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

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• Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC

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• To use the Reference Guide

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• To get help from the HP notebook web site

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• To call HP for service and support

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• Obtaining Repair Service

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• To receive warranty repair service

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• To prepare your computer for shipment

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• Solving Problems with Your Computer

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• Troubleshooting Techniques

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• Audio problems

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• CD and DVD problems

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• Display problems

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• Hard disk drive problems

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• Heat problems

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• Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems

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• LAN problems

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• Memory problems

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• Modem problems

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• One-Touch button problems

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• PC card (PCMCIA) problems

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• Performance problems

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• Power and battery problems

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• Printing problems

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• Serial, parallel, and USB problems

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• Startup problems

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• Standby and resume problems

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• Video file playback problems

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• Testing Hardware Operation

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• Recovering and Reinstalling Software

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• To recover the factory installation of your hard disk

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• To replace a damaged Recovery CD

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• To update the HP notebook BIOS

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• To recover an application

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• Specifications and Regulatory Information

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• Hardware and BIOS Specifications

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• BIOS Setup utility options

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• Hardware specifications

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• Modem Reference Information

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• AT commands (Ambit)

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• S-registers (Ambit)

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• Selected result codes (Ambit)

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• Safety Information

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• Power cords

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• Battery safety

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• Laser safety

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• Regulatory Information

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• U.S.A

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• Canada

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• European Union

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• Japan

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• Russia

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• International

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• Index

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