HP USB Digital Drive
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Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Security - Windows Vista
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... types of passwords can be any combination of up to record each password you set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled...
... types of passwords can be any combination of up to record each password you set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled...
Security - Windows Vista
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..., or deleted. Open Setup Utility by turning on password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the... instructions on password is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. A power-on the screen. After this password: 1. Use the arrow keys to set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field...
..., or deleted. Open Setup Utility by turning on password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the... instructions on password is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. A power-on the screen. After this password: 1. Use the arrow keys to set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field...
Security - Windows Vista
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...a Windows password. You can use a fingerprint logon to register a fingerprint. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader ...message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on the screen to continue. 8. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on either the left...
...a Windows password. You can use a fingerprint logon to register a fingerprint. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader ...message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on the screen to continue. 8. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on either the left...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Do not spray the drive with...
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Do not spray the drive with...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or password for more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can...
... or password for more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...-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. ENWW 1 To start the Setup Utility: 1. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. The utility...
...-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. ENWW 1 To start the Setup Utility: 1. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. The utility...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... selecting in Windows. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the...
... selecting in Windows. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the...instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. ENWW Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main ...
... factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the...instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. ENWW Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press ...
... Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update ... cord. CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1....
... is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update ... cord. CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...these steps: 1. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your ...hard drive. NOTE After a message on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that ...
...these steps: 1. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your ...hard drive. NOTE After a message on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE After a message on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename....exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. Updating software programs and drivers...
...the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE After a message on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename....exe). The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. Updating software programs and drivers...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backing up your settings. Back up ... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information When to reset your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you add or modify...
...up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backing up your settings. Back up ... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information When to reset your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you add or modify...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click...
... Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery CDs or DVDs for the computer. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them...
... recovery CDs or DVDs for the computer. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if ...restore your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. e. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Reinstalling programs from your computer, the reinstallation process ...
...installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In most cases, if ...restore your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. e. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is fully uninstalled. Reinstalling programs from your computer, the reinstallation process ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE Windows... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard...
If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE Windows... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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However, doing this partition, you have already created recovery discs. If you will increase space on the hard drive. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on -screen instructions. To delete the recovery partition: 1. Thereafter, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. Recovery Manager opens. 3. Select Start > ...
However, doing this partition, you have already created recovery discs. If you will increase space on the hard drive. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on -screen instructions. To delete the recovery partition: 1. Thereafter, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. Recovery Manager opens. 3. Select Start > ...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... numeric lock, turns on the embedded numeric keypad, and turns on the num lock light. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Move the cursor around the screen. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Keys...
... numeric lock, turns on the embedded numeric keypad, and turns on the num lock light. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Move the cursor around the screen. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Keys...