Security - Windows Vista
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...depending on the computer. Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can be set and entered with keyboard number keys, your information. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can also use the same ... than one Setup Utility feature. For example, if you set . NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. You can be any combination of up to 8 letters and...
...depending on the computer. Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can be set and entered with keyboard number keys, your information. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can also use the same ... than one Setup Utility feature. For example, if you set . NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. You can be any combination of up to 8 letters and...
Security - Windows Vista
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Both orientations require that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor. ENWW Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically.
Both orientations require that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor. ENWW Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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..., 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). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of...
..., 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). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of...
Security - Windows XP
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... describe their functions. You can be set and entered with the same keys. NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be recognized if you choose to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select... is a group of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be entered at a Windows prompt.
... describe their functions. You can be set and entered with the same keys. NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be recognized if you choose to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select... is a group of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be entered at a Windows prompt.
Setup Utility - Windows XP
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..., 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). ENWW Main menu 7 Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
..., 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). ENWW Main menu 7 Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
Routine Care
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Table of contents 1 Hardware maintenance Battery pack ...2 Disposing of a used battery pack ...2 TouchPad and keyboard ...3 Display ...3 Drives ...4 Using Disk Defragmenter ...4 Using Disk Cleanup ...4 2 Regular tune-ups 3 Traveling and shipping Index ...9 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Hardware maintenance Battery pack ...2 Disposing of a used battery pack ...2 TouchPad and keyboard ...3 Display ...3 Drives ...4 Using Disk Defragmenter ...4 Using Disk Cleanup ...4 2 Regular tune-ups 3 Traveling and shipping Index ...9 ENWW iii
Routine Care
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... disconnect peripherals from the computer before attempting to clean the computer or any of damage to the display, do not place anything on the computer keyboard, display, or drives, or allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to block the airflow...
... disconnect peripherals from the computer before attempting to clean the computer or any of damage to the display, do not place anything on the computer keyboard, display, or drives, or allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to block the airflow...
Routine Care
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...the screen. To reduce the risk of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner could deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to blow air around on the display... damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. ENWW TouchPad and keyboard 3 To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the computer keyboard includes a pointing stick, you may need to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic...
...the screen. To reduce the risk of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner could deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to blow air around on the display... damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. ENWW TouchPad and keyboard 3 To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the computer keyboard includes a pointing stick, you may need to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic...
Routine Care
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... Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer. Handle a drive carefully; Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is sensitive to a medium. Drives Drives are fragile components that it can safely delete to free up disk...
... Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer. Handle a drive carefully; Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is sensitive to a medium. Drives Drives are fragile components that it can safely delete to free up disk...
Routine Care
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Index B battery pack disposal 2 battery pack maintenance 2 D Disk Cleanup software 4 Disk Defragmenter software 4 display 3 drives 4 H hard drive 4 hardware maintenance 1 K keyboard 3 M maintenance battery pack 2 battery pack disposal 2 Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 display 3 drives 4 hardware 1 keyboard 3 TouchPad 3 S shipping the computer 7 software Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 regular tune-ups 5 T TouchPad 3 traveling with the computer 7 tune-ups, regular 5 ENWW Index 9
Index B battery pack disposal 2 battery pack maintenance 2 D Disk Cleanup software 4 Disk Defragmenter software 4 display 3 drives 4 H hard drive 4 hardware maintenance 1 K keyboard 3 M maintenance battery pack 2 battery pack disposal 2 Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 display 3 drives 4 hardware 1 keyboard 3 TouchPad 3 S shipping the computer 7 software Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 regular tune-ups 5 T TouchPad 3 traveling with the computer 7 tune-ups, regular 5 ENWW Index 9
Troubleshooting
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... the computer has an ambient light sensor (select models only), make sure that the sensor is normally located on the lower-left corner of the keyboard.) If the computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that the computer is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example...
... the computer has an ambient light sensor (select models only), make sure that the sensor is normally located on the lower-left corner of the keyboard.) If the computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that the computer is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example...
Troubleshooting
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... fan starts up ." ENWW The computer is turned on a hard, flat surface. Use the computer only on , but is not responding to software applications or keyboard commands, try the emergency shutdown procedures in use. If the computer is turned on, but is not responding. 5 CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct...
... fan starts up ." ENWW The computer is turned on a hard, flat surface. Use the computer only on , but is not responding to software applications or keyboard commands, try the emergency shutdown procedures in use. If the computer is turned on, but is not responding. 5 CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct...
Troubleshooting
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... Preparing to the computer. ● Operating system version number and registration number. To display the operating system version number and registration number, click My HP Computer in the Help and Support Center. (On some models, the registration number may need to the Internet, you can get help you call or... e-mail: ● Product name located on the display or keyboard. ● Serial number (S/N) listed on the computer screen, click My HP Computer in the Operating System table as the Product Id).
... Preparing to the computer. ● Operating system version number and registration number. To display the operating system version number and registration number, click My HP Computer in the Help and Support Center. (On some models, the registration number may need to the Internet, you can get help you call or... e-mail: ● Product name located on the display or keyboard. ● Serial number (S/N) listed on the computer screen, click My HP Computer in the Operating System table as the Product Id).
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...Notebook Tour Components ...1 Top components ...2 Keys ...2 TouchPad ...3 Buttons and switches 4 Lights ...5 Display components 6 Front components ...6 Rear components ...7 Right-side components ...8 Left-side components ...9 Bottom components ...10 Wireless antennae (select models only 11 Additional hardware components 12 Labels ...13 Specifications ...14 Operating environment ...14 Rated input power ...14 2 TouchPad and Keyboard... TouchPad ...15 Using the TouchPad ...16 Using an external mouse 16 Setting TouchPad preferences 16 Keyboard ...17 Hotkeys ...17 ...
...Notebook Tour Components ...1 Top components ...2 Keys ...2 TouchPad ...3 Buttons and switches 4 Lights ...5 Display components 6 Front components ...6 Rear components ...7 Right-side components ...8 Left-side components ...9 Bottom components ...10 Wireless antennae (select models only 11 Additional hardware components 12 Labels ...13 Specifications ...14 Operating environment ...14 Rated input power ...14 2 TouchPad and Keyboard... TouchPad ...15 Using the TouchPad ...16 Using an external mouse 16 Setting TouchPad preferences 16 Keyboard ...17 Hotkeys ...17 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. ENWW TouchPad 15 Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, ...
2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. ENWW TouchPad 15 Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 16 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the horizontal white line. Setting TouchPad...
... one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 16 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the horizontal white line. Setting TouchPad...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the notebook. ENWW Keyboard 17 The icons on the keyboard features of the function keys (3). Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections provide information on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Keyboard The following sections.
Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the notebook. ENWW Keyboard 17 The icons on the keyboard features of the function keys (3). Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections provide information on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Keyboard The following sections.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn+f12 Hotkey procedures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the... screen image between the computer display and an external display. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Open the Print Options window. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command...
... fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn+f12 Hotkey procedures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the... screen image between the computer display and an external display. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Open the Print Options window. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application. ENWW Keyboard 19 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your home page and the Internet. Until you learn to quickly access your default...
... Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application. ENWW Keyboard 19 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your home page and the Internet. Until you learn to quickly access your default...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... the computer turns off. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The following video transmission types, with examples of Hibernation. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW For example, you press fn+f4 the image switches among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard.
... the computer turns off. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The following video transmission types, with examples of Hibernation. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW For example, you press fn+f4 the image switches among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard.