Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Display the screen. 2. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the ...
Display the screen. 2. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovering from the partition on the screen. 2. On some... Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen.
... restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovering from the partition on the screen. 2. On some... Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Region and Language. 4. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Click the Location tab to display your location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only)
Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Region and Language. 4. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Click the Location tab to display your location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only)
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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...line (if necessary). 8. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. The modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is displayed.) 5. Selecting a location setting 5 To enable modem use the preceding procedure to access an outside line. Select Start > Devices and Printers. ...2. CAUTION: To prevent configuring the modem in which the computer is displayed by the modem, the Country/region selection for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select a country or region from the settings in ...
...line (if necessary). 8. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. The modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is displayed.) 5. Selecting a location setting 5 To enable modem use the preceding procedure to access an outside line. Select Start > Devices and Printers. ...2. CAUTION: To prevent configuring the modem in which the computer is displayed by the modem, the Country/region selection for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Select a country or region from the settings in ...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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... and Printers. 2. Click Properties. 6. Click the listing for the modem. 5. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. Select your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. The dialing mode option selected must match the...
... and Printers. 2. Click Properties. 6. Click the listing for the modem. 5. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. Select your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. The dialing mode option selected must match the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, ...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... turn on password, you record your Windows user or administrator password. Initiate QuickLock by entering your password and store it in Windows, nor is it displayed as it must be entered each time you set , entered, changed, or deleted. CAUTION: If you forget your power-on or restart the computer, or...
... turn on password, you record your Windows user or administrator password. Initiate QuickLock by entering your password and store it in Windows, nor is it displayed as it must be entered each time you set , entered, changed, or deleted. CAUTION: If you forget your power-on or restart the computer, or...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. When the Startup Menu is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on...
...type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. When the Startup Menu is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...computer and try again. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the ..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power...
...computer and try again. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the ..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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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. Locating the fingerprint reader 11
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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...the 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, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup... Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-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) cannot be used to access...
...the 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, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup... Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-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) cannot be used to access...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field..., for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Open ...
... for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field..., for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Open ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is... step 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. The Setup Utility ...
...the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is... step 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. The Setup Utility ...
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. After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup Utility You can exit the Setup Utility with or... without saving 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 select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
... 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. After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup Utility You can exit the Setup Utility with or... without saving 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 select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
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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...a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help...and then download and install the new BIOS. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
...a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help...and then download and install the new BIOS. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to ... that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Make a note of the path to install the update. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete.
... recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to ... that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Make a note of the path to install the update. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or -... to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and ... Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want...
Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or -... to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and ... Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want...
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 ...