HP Compaq 6735b Getting Started
Hp compaq 6735b: quick start
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- Maintenance and service manual (176 pages) ,
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Unpack the box
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Computer color, features, and options may vary.
Component
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AC adapter
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Computer
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Primary battery
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Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup.
Getting Started
Basic Setup
Component
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Power Cord
Modem cable (select models only)
(optional for setup)
Country-specific modem adapter
(select models only)
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Page 1: Basic Setup
Unpack the box ✎ Computer color, features, and options may vary. Component AC adapter Computer Primary battery ✎ Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. ✎ Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup. Getting Started Basic Setup Component... -
Page 2: Insert The Battery
WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery Å provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased separately as an accessory from HP. -
Page 3: Open The Computer
Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light turns off. ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery has been fully charged. -
Page 4: Set Up The Software
The next time you create recovery discs, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click HP Backup & Recovery, and then click Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. -
Page 5: Locating The Electronic Manuals
Locating the electronic manuals For detailed information about your computer, such as power management, drives, memory, security, and other features, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in Help and Support. -
Page 6: Finding More Information
The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. -
Page 7: Important Display Information
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. -
Page 8: Operating Environment
Product Information and Troubleshooting Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating... -
Page 9: Routine Care
CAUTION Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with Ä magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. ■... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Resources
If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, be sure that the AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer. ■... -
Page 11: The Computer Is Unusually Warm
❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Start, click Turn Off Computer, click Restart, and then click OK. (If you have been registered to a domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.) If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to the next section, “The computer is turned on but is not responding.”... -
Page 12: An External Device Is Not Working
Product Information and Troubleshooting An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are secure. ■... -
Page 13: Backup And Recovery
Backing up your information You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can perform the following tasks: ■... -
Page 14: Backing Up Specific Files Or Folders
This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer. To back up specific files or folders: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click HP Backup & Recovery, and then click Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. -
Page 15: Creating Recovery Points
5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to an optional docking station (select models only). -
Page 16: Performing A Recovery From The Recovery Discs
Backup and Recovery Performing a recovery You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ■...