Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. 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 Passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can be set, depending...
... setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. 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 Passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can be set, depending...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the computer. ... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the computer. ... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and ...
... to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. View the demonstration, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you use the fingerprint...
... Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. View the demonstration, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you use the fingerprint...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. The utility reports information about the computer and... provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ...
...on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. The utility reports information about the computer and... provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility ... or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to toggle a field, for Startup...
... the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility ... or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to toggle a field, for Startup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when ... 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use ...
... for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when ... 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can purchase recovery discs... high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. DVDs and...
... such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can purchase recovery discs... high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. DVDs and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your system files and settings. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click ... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your mind, you can then recover back to ...
...NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your system files and settings. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click ... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your mind, you can then recover back to ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already ... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your operating system and software. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your...
...NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already ... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your operating system and software. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition... some models, you may not have a partition. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated ...
This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition... some models, you may not have a partition. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press... later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
...BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. While the "Press... later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains ...computer to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially...
The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains ...computer to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled...
... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The number of region changes remaining is selected. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an ...
The number of region changes remaining is selected. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is sensitive to vibration. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for creating an MP3 disc is the same as Windows Media...
... use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is sensitive to vibration. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for creating an MP3 disc is the same as Windows Media...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. You may take more efficiently. Depending on the hard drive so that you...
... the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. You may take more efficiently. Depending on the hard drive so that you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. To use HP Update: 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click OK. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In Device Manager, click the plus sign...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and ...
...-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. To use HP Update: 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click OK. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In Device Manager, click the plus sign...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates...
... is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates...