Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you have to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you should back up your system at the following types of optical drive ...
3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you have to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you should back up your system at the following types of optical drive ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... procedure. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. This restores the computer... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for computers that do not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have a recovery partition.
... procedure. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. This restores the computer... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for computers that do not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have a recovery partition.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Click the Location tab to display your location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Click Region and Language. 4. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.
Click the Location tab to display your location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Click Region and Language. 4. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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... location settings, they are using , click Tone or Pulse. 9. Select a country or region from the settings in which the computer is displayed by the computer so that represents your preference from the Country/region drop-down list. (If you select a country or region that meets... country settings. To enable modem use the modem. Adding new locations when traveling By default, the only location setting available to the modem is displayed.) 10. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You can add multiple location settings for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8....
... location settings, they are using , click Tone or Pulse. 9. Select a country or region from the settings in which the computer is displayed by the computer so that represents your preference from the Country/region drop-down list. (If you select a country or region that meets... country settings. To enable modem use the modem. Adding new locations when traveling By default, the only location setting available to the modem is displayed.) 10. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You can add multiple location settings for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8....
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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... dialing. Tones indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. A telephone line described as a PBX line is usually a digital line...
... dialing. Tones indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. A telephone line described as a PBX line is usually a digital line...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Utility must be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your computer information. 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 Because most passwords are set by an outsider. You can also use the...
... Utility must be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your computer information. 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 Because most passwords are set by an outsider. You can also use the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... of these steps: 1. CAUTION: If you access the computer. Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , it in a safe place. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows...
... of these steps: 1. CAUTION: If you access the computer. Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , it in a safe place. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you... enter. ● To set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and try again. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use...
...use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you... enter. ● To set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and try again. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... when the computer restarts. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is... displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter...
... when the computer restarts. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is... displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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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 ● On the left side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor.
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 ● On the left side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents 1 Starting the Setup Utility 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility 2 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Displaying system information ...3 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 3 Exiting the Setup Utility ...4 3 Setup Utility menus Main menu ...5 Security menu ...5 System Configuration menu ...6 Diagnostics menu ...6 Index ...7 iii
Table of contents 1 Starting the Setup Utility 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility 2 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Displaying system information ...3 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 3 Exiting the Setup Utility ...4 3 Setup Utility menus Main menu ...5 Security menu ...5 System Configuration menu ...6 Diagnostics menu ...6 Index ...7 iii
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences...Setup Utility. 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 lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and...
... Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences...Setup Utility. 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 lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ...or - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigating and ...
...at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ...or - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigating and ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is open , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Select the Main menu. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility. While the ...
... Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is open , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Select the Main menu. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility. While the ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility
... Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 6 A administrator password 5 B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 6 A administrator password 5 B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Do not insert, remove,...
... update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Do not insert, remove,...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the ...when you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be ...
... installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the ...when you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the ...option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating...
... 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. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the ...option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Using the wireless controls ...3 Using the wireless button ...4 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 5 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 6 Using operating system controls ...7 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...9 Protecting your WLAN ...10 Connecting...wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...19 Cannot connect to a preferred network 20 Network icon is not displayed ...21 Current network security codes are unavailable 22 WLAN connection is very weak ...23 Cannot connect to the wireless router 24 ...
...Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Using the wireless controls ...3 Using the wireless button ...4 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 5 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 6 Using operating system controls ...7 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...9 Protecting your WLAN ...10 Connecting...wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...19 Cannot connect to a preferred network 20 Network icon is not displayed ...21 Current network security codes are unavailable 22 WLAN connection is very weak ...23 Cannot connect to the wireless router 24 ...
