Security - Windows Vista
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CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can be set, depending on how you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set by an outsider. ...
CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can be set, depending on how you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set by an outsider. ...
Security - Windows Vista
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...Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the ... time you must restart the computer and try again. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password: 1. A power-on the screen. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type your ...
...Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the ... time you must restart the computer and try again. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password: 1. A power-on the screen. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type your ...
Security - Windows Vista
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...models only) ENWW NOTE: If you can change the default by clicking the finger you to log on to Windows using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you click ...swipe your finger across the sensor. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you want...
...models only) ENWW NOTE: If you can change the default by clicking the finger you to log on to Windows using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you click ...swipe your finger across the sensor. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you want...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter...
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... already running , begin at step 1. To set your preference. 5. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a... Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to change the language of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Press f5 or f6 (or use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To ...
... already running , begin at step 1. To set your preference. 5. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a... Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to change the language of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Press f5 or f6 (or use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow... setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step 1. ENWW Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed,...
...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow... setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step 1. ENWW Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed,...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... for all users. The "Press to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. or - ... ● To close the Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session, use the f10 procedure, you use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to the menu display. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the...
... for all users. The "Press to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. or - ... ● To close the Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session, use the f10 procedure, you use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to the menu display. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is connected to download your hard drive. b. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. CAUTION To prevent... has been downloaded to your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the screen. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on...
... the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is connected to download your hard drive. b. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. CAUTION To prevent... has been downloaded to your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the screen. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS ... complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. ...
...extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS ... complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. ...
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...on your hard drive designation. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE Make... software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen to find the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions on the...
...on your hard drive designation. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE Make... software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen to find the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions on the...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 6 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. b. c. Backing up your information When to back... or restored. ● Before you have to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Display the screen. NOTE Set reminders to reset your settings. Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore...
... word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 6 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. b. c. Backing up your information When to back... or restored. ● Before you have to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Display the screen. NOTE Set reminders to reset your settings. Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...optimally, follow these steps: 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Create ...a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you are creating a system restore point. The...
...optimally, follow these steps: 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Create ...a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you are creating a system restore point. The...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... DVDs for the computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on...
... DVDs for the computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... program, be sure it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. b. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. d. b. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. e. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or...
... program, be sure it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. b. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. d. b. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. e. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or...
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...the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the manufacturer's Web site. Follow the on -screen instructions. Back up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. NOTE ...Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. ...
...the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the manufacturer's Web site. Follow the on -screen instructions. Back up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. NOTE ...Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. ...
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If you will increase space on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 3. However, doing this partition, you delete this is on the partition, including Recovery Manager software. To delete the recovery partition: 1. Select ...
If you will increase space on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 3. However, doing this partition, you delete this is on the partition, including Recovery Manager software. To delete the recovery partition: 1. Select ...
Bluetooth for Windows XP
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... Bluetooth services that this computer displays to change , modify, or configure your Bluetooth settings: ▲ Choose an option, click Next, and then follow the on-screen prompts. To change the name and/or device type that this computer will use its services. ● I want to other Bluetooth devices.
... Bluetooth services that this computer displays to change , modify, or configure your Bluetooth settings: ▲ Choose an option, click Next, and then follow the on-screen prompts. To change the name and/or device type that this computer will use its services. ● I want to other Bluetooth devices.
Security - Windows XP
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... embedded numeric keypad. You can be set a password with the same keys. 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 ENWW CAUTION To prevent being locked out of passwords can also use the same password...
... embedded numeric keypad. You can be set a password with the same keys. 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 ENWW CAUTION To prevent being locked out of passwords can also use the same password...
Security - Windows XP
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... password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter... interchangeable with an administrator password set in Setup Utility. Open Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use of keys you turn on the screen.
... password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter... interchangeable with an administrator password set in Setup Utility. Open Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use of keys you turn on the screen.
Security - Windows XP
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.... 3. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Managing a power-on password To set the password), and then press enter. Open Setup Utility by... the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 ENWW Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your password (using the same keys you must restart the computer and try again.
.... 3. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Managing a power-on password To set the password), and then press enter. Open Setup Utility by... the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 ENWW Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your password (using the same keys you must restart the computer and try again.