Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Passwords can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can use your information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility...
... Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Passwords can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can use your information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings...
... the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
... memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... be available on the computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family.
... be available on the computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... an updated driver to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter...
... an updated driver to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 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...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 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 (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for more...
... in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for more...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
... external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... type, search results are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you want to update your program again. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Windows scans your Internet...
... type, search results are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you want to update your program again. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Windows scans your Internet...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
... install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI 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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connect the other supported external display. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect...
... type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connect the other supported external display. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for and install updates for software updates on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the number) in...
... for and install updates for software updates on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the number) in...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep...
... the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting 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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... adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never. 5. Click Save changes...
... adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never. 5. Click Save changes...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... computer turns off . or - If the computer is off . 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power When the battery is off , turn it on when the battery is fully recharged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2.
... computer turns off . or - If the computer is off . 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power When the battery is off , turn it on when the battery is fully recharged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is shut down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access...
... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is shut down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access...