Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... range of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security code. Select Start > Connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you , contact your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to , click Set up a connection or network. After the connection is displayed. For additional...
... range of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security code. Select Start > Connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you , contact your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to , click Set up a connection or network. After the connection is displayed. For additional...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for your computer does not have a problem connecting to...
...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for your computer does not have a problem connecting to...
Security - Windows Vista
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... try to secure your information. Several types of passwords can be set and entered with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set a password with the same keys. You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
... try to secure your information. Several types of passwords can be set and entered with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set a password with the same keys. You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... return to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to the Setup Utility. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. After the Setup Utility closes...
... return to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to the Setup Utility. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. After the Setup Utility closes...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides...
... your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the "Press to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the screen. 2. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is...
... the "Press to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the screen. 2. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
... hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...; Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager...
...; Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers...
... specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 7 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 L light, drive 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
...ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 7 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 L light, drive 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. 10 Chapter 2 Components Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port...
...an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. 10 Chapter 2 Components Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the computer. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the active Windows program. Press fn+f5 to open the Print Options window of information loss, save...
... the computer. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the active Windows program. Press fn+f5 to open the Print Options window of information loss, save...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... optional docking device or expansion product. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on , most external numeric keypads function differently according to keypad functions while the keypad is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is off at the factory): ● When num lock...
... optional docking device or expansion product. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on , most external numeric keypads function differently according to keypad functions while the keypad is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is off at the factory): ● When num lock...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... 2. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. or - 1. The computer can support one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to Display adapters. 12 Chapter 4 Video In the left pane, click Device Manager, and...
.... 2. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. or - 1. The computer can support one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to Display adapters. 12 Chapter 4 Video In the left pane, click Device Manager, and...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...
... Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to a hibernation file on external power. You can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep...
... power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to a hibernation file on external power. You can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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.... ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off. Charging a battery 11 The battery charges whether the computer is off or in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster...
.... ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off. Charging a battery 11 The battery charges whether the computer is off or in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it charges faster...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. The battery light on . 3. Record the Turn off . Connect the computer to an AC 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 the display and Put the...
... Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. The battery light on . 3. Record the Turn off . Connect the computer to an AC 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 the display and Put the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click OK. 8. If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 3 Using battery power Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power...
... battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click OK. 8. If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save changes. 16 Chapter 3 Using battery power Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... conditions: ● When you need to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is...
... conditions: ● When you need to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is...