Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... you set , changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is essential to record each password you want to control access to secure your information. The following tips for creating...
... you set , changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is essential to record each password you want to control access to secure your information. The following tips for creating...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... step 1. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While...
... step 1. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options...
... 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. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. If your computer. The BIOS initializes...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. If your computer. The BIOS initializes...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is running on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...
... Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is running on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered ...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter is easy to complete. You may set it to run more efficiently. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for more than an hour to use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can safely...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter is easy to complete. You may set it to run more efficiently. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for more than an hour to use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can safely...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information...
... a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... may need to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click Next to update your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. A device driver...
... may need to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. Click Next to update your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. A device driver...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install. 7. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and...
... a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install. 7. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
.... Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... graphics card installed on your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. - Connecting an HDMI device 9 Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions...
... graphics card installed on your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. - Connecting an HDMI device 9 Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to step 6. 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - Click Install now to immediately check for HP software updates...
... install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to step 6. 3. To use Microsoft Update: 1. or - Click Install now to immediately check for HP software updates...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Lock button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep...
... Lock button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to sleep settings listed in use, but it after . 7. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to Never. 5. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
... off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to sleep settings listed in use, but it after . 7. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to Never. 5. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery...
... fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep...
... operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep...