Wireless Setup Guide
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... an essential security solution that connects a computer to a phone line, which translates the names of someone piggybacking on the router. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for home and business networks, which in your Web browser. Chance of Web sites into cyberspace without security. A firewall is capable of handling large amounts...
... an essential security solution that connects a computer to a phone line, which translates the names of someone piggybacking on the router. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for home and business networks, which in your Web browser. Chance of Web sites into cyberspace without security. A firewall is capable of handling large amounts...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing...
.... 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and change , or delete a power-on password. Main menu 5 Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do...
... and change , or delete a power-on password. Main menu 5 Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the ...6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer. Open your operating system. 5. Select your...
Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the ...6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer. Open your operating system. 5. Select your...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 iii
Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 iii
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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... be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models only) is also required. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the...
... be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models only) is also required. In some countries, a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ... country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country.
Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ... country in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter 3 Plug the country-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
External Devices - Windows Vista
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The computer has either 2 or 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. 1 Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. 1
The computer has either 2 or 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. 1 Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. 1
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... the device to the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting an eSATA device 3 You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the eSATA port may require additional support software, which is usually included with...
... the device to the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting an eSATA device 3 You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the eSATA port may require additional support software, which is usually included with...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 7. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your...
.... 7. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of the device. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining... Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the option for updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest...
... of the device. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining... Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the option for updates. 3. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest...
External Devices - Windows 7
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To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. 1 Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has either 2 or 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. 1
To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. 1 Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has either 2 or 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. 1
External Devices - Windows 7
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For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. 2 Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as ...
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. 2 Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance... PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) ...
...such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance... PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ●...technical support. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . ...
... Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ●...technical support. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. It is...
.... Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. It is...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder...HP device drivers 1. Proceed to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided.
... the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder...HP device drivers 1. Proceed to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided.
Power Management - Windows 7
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Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Finding battery information in Help and Support 9
Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Finding battery information in Help and Support 9