Security - Windows Vista
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...Security feature Unauthorized use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable ● Fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents... Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
...Security feature Unauthorized use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable ● Fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents... Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 When to create ... ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 When to create ... ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. ENWW 1 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer is stored on the computer. To update the software: 1. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices,... including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs....
...software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. ENWW 1 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer is stored on the computer. To update the software: 1. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices,... including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... has been downloaded to the hard drive. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is running on battery power..., docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by...
... has been downloaded to the hard drive. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is running on battery power..., docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE ... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). ENWW...
Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE ... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). ENWW...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful ...Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open...
Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful ...Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called ...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. You may be prompted for your permission or password for data transfer among ...
... the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called ...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. You may be prompted for your permission or password for data transfer among ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start...HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
... power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start...HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard...
... Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site... that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that contains...
... a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site... that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that contains...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Index B BIOS, updating 2 P programs, updating 4 S software, updating 1 U updates, software 1 Index 5
Index B BIOS, updating 2 P programs, updating 4 S software, updating 1 U updates, software 1 Index 5
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the...to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the...
... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the...to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the...