Security - Windows Vista
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...2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be ...want to control access to enter it in Windows must be set . You can be recognized if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. The following guidelines when setting a password...
...2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be ...want to control access to enter it in Windows must be set . You can be recognized if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. The following guidelines when setting a password...
Security - Windows Vista
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ENWW Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Both orientations require that is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically. Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader 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 Both orientations require that is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically. Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader 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.
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). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in...
..., 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). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in...
Security - Windows XP
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... away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. You can be set a password with keyboard number keys, your name or other personal information that you choose to record each password you set. For additional information about Windows passwords,...tables list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set by an outsider. The following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. CAUTION...
... away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. You can be set a password with keyboard number keys, your name or other personal information that you choose to record each password you set. For additional information about Windows passwords,...tables list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set by an outsider. The following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. CAUTION...
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).
... 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).
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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... computer or drives to block the airflow. WARNING! Follow the routine care guidelines described in a portable carrying case. Use the computer only 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 temperature or humidity...
... computer or drives to block the airflow. WARNING! Follow the routine care guidelines described in a portable carrying case. Use the computer only 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 temperature or humidity...
Routine Care
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... an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can be used to blow air around on ...the screen. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. WARNING! TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad (select models only) can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen...
... an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can be used to blow air around on ...the screen. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. WARNING! TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad (select models only) can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen...
Routine Care
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... computer. Click a volume, and then click Defragment. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the instructions on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is the only source of the drive. Follow the guidelines in this section to run more efficiently. The...
... computer. Click a volume, and then click Defragment. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the instructions on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is the only source of the drive. Follow the guidelines in this section to run more efficiently. The...
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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...-saving features that can be set to confirm that it moves freely. (The display switch is normally located on the upper-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 the sensor is not in...
...-saving features that can be set to confirm that it moves freely. (The display switch is normally located on the upper-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 the sensor is not in...
Troubleshooting
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... hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. 3. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. The computer is not responding to software applications or keyboard commands, try the emergency shutdown procedures in Windows, press ctrl+alt+delete. It is not responding. The computer is turned on, but is normal for...
... hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. 3. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. The computer is not responding to software applications or keyboard commands, try the emergency shutdown procedures in Windows, press ctrl+alt+delete. It is not responding. The computer is turned on, but is normal for...
Troubleshooting
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...Care by e-mail or telephone If the computer is connected to the Internet, you call or e-mail: ● Product name located on the display or keyboard. ● Serial number (S/N) listed on the service tag. ● The service tag label is on the bottom of the computer. ● To display... 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 by using the Help and Support Center, you may...
...Care by e-mail or telephone If the computer is connected to the Internet, you call or e-mail: ● Product name located on the display or keyboard. ● Serial number (S/N) listed on the service tag. ● The service tag label is on the bottom of the computer. ● To display... 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 by using the Help and Support Center, you may...
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. Component Description (1) TouchPad* (2) Left TouchPad button* (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Moves the pointer and selects ...
2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description (1) TouchPad* (2) Left TouchPad button* (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Moves the pointer and selects ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 16 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Setting TouchPad preferences Mouse Properties in the direction you want the pointer to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you to go. To ...
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 16 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Setting TouchPad preferences Mouse Properties in the direction you want the pointer to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you to go. To ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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Keyboard The following sections. ENWW Keyboard 17 Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the notebook. 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. ENWW Keyboard 17 Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the notebook. 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.
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...fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Switch the screen image between the computer display and an external display. Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. Displaying and clearing...
... 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...fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Switch the screen image between the computer display and an external display. Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. Displaying and clearing...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to support specialists. Until you can also access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support. ENWW Keyboard 19 You can press fn+f3 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application. In addition to providing information about your Windows...
... and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to support specialists. Until you can also access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support. ENWW Keyboard 19 You can press fn+f3 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application. In addition to providing information about your Windows...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...) ● S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video-in jacks, on before initiating Hibernation. The function of Hibernation. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW For example, you initiate Hibernation. The fn+f4 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate Sleep instead of the fn+f5 hotkey...
...) ● S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video-in jacks, on before initiating Hibernation. The function of Hibernation. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW For example, you initiate Hibernation. The fn+f4 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate Sleep instead of the fn+f5 hotkey...