Wireless Setup Guide
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... Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to record this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled. Record encryption key. Use the table below to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router...
... Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to record this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled. Record encryption key. Use the table below to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... hardware and software Now that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is off button. Web site. 3 If the light is on, turn on page 2. The router instructions will tell you when to connect and disconnect the cable.) DSL Modem Internet or Router Ethernet Cable (shown in the "My Network Settings" table on the computer according to the instructions included with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations...
... hardware and software Now that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is off button. Web site. 3 If the light is on, turn on page 2. The router instructions will tell you when to connect and disconnect the cable.) DSL Modem Internet or Router Ethernet Cable (shown in the "My Network Settings" table on the computer according to the instructions included with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. WEP and WPA are security encryption protocols. d Change the SSID. DID YOU KNOW... • Windows XP and some types of being hacked through email: 1 in turn connects to decrypt the data. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Depending on your wireless router security level, consider using coaxial or twisted-pair cabling) for...
...) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. WEP and WPA are security encryption protocols. d Change the SSID. DID YOU KNOW... • Windows XP and some types of being hacked through email: 1 in turn connects to decrypt the data. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Depending on your wireless router security level, consider using coaxial or twisted-pair cabling) for...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...)-A type of other devices within a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other features. static IP address-A fixed address...
...)-A type of other devices within a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other features. static IP address-A fixed address...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... to control access to your information. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set in Windows must be any combination of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords
... to control access to your information. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set in Windows must be any combination of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the...
Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
... a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
... reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your hard drive. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web...
.... When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your hard drive. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web...
Drives - Windows 7
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... AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord...
... AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord...
Drives - Windows 7
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works...
Drives - Windows 7
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... -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter...
... -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 13 See also hard drive; optical drive E external drive 13 H hard disk drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical...
... 13 See also hard drive; optical drive E external drive 13 H hard disk drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
... select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you contact technical support. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This certificate is the product name affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. 3 Labels The...
... of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you contact technical support. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This certificate is the product name affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. 3 Labels The...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802...
... you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Open your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you can check for updates. 3. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To use Windows Update...
... operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Open your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you can check for updates. 3. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To use Windows Update...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. You can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power...
... of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. You can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click Save changes. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it should not need...
... heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click Save changes. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it should not need...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Change advanced power settings. 5. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is being discharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click the plus sign next to Sleep...
... Change advanced power settings. 5. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is being discharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click the plus sign next to Sleep...