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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1
Startup
With the Help and Support Center, you can get immediate
assistance before contacting an HP support specialist. For
example, in Help and Support, you can:
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Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems.
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Learn how to use the software tools for working with your
favorite music, video, games, and photos (select models).
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Get basic and detailed information about Windows XP for
customizing your notebook.
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Set up your notebook for networking and for communicating
on the Web.
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Use administration tools to manage areas such as passwords,
file backups, system restore, and user accounts.
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Learn how to print, fax, run performance and maintenance
tools, and install and configure new hardware.
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Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy
features such as Norton AntiVirus software.
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Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore.
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Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack.
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Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and
product documentation for your notebook.
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Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose
problems.
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Keep your notebook up-to-date using Windows Update.
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Find compatible hardware and software.
To access the online Help and Support Center:
1. Press the
fn+f1
hotkey or select Start > Help and Support.
2. Follow the on-screen directions to select the online Help
and Support Center feature that you need.
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