HP USB Digital Drive
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Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide 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 your screen. 3.
Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide 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 your screen. 3.
Security - Windows Vista
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... for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW For example, if you set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. You can...
... for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW For example, if you set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. You can...
Security - Windows Vista
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... 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you used to set the password), and then press enter. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW To save your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you must be entered each time you turn on... or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type...
... 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you used to set the password), and then press enter. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW To save your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you must be entered each time you turn on... or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type...
Security - Windows Vista
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... notification area of at least 2 fingers, click Finish. 9. On the "Services and Applications" page, click I want to register first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. NOTE: If you click Finish before performing the steps below.... and then click Next. 4. When you click a finger, it has been selected. 6. Click a different finger on to Windows using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you need to start over...
... notification area of at least 2 fingers, click Finish. 9. On the "Services and Applications" page, click I want to register first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. NOTE: If you click Finish before performing the steps below.... and then click Next. 4. When you click a finger, it has been selected. 6. Click a different finger on to Windows using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you need to start over...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information To create a set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The recovery discs are used...
... recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information To create a set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The recovery discs are used...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your hard drive at a specific point in a ...window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information 3 b. NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your settings. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Using system restore points When...
...computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your hard drive at a specific point in a ...window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information 3 b. NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your settings. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Using system restore points When...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system information Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab...
... system information Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11....driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you set up your computer.
... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager opens. 2. If you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11....driver roll-back capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you set up your computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., turn the computer on the computer. Refer to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that...
..., turn the computer on the computer. Refer to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive 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
... hard drive 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
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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. 1
...-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. 1
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...your preference. 5. 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 or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to save your preferences and exit the ...Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in...
...your preference. 5. 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 or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to save your preferences and exit the ...Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... 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. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press...Utility. Displaying system information 3 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore ...
... 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. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press...Utility. Displaying system information 3 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... when the computer is in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. When you use either of the screen each time the computer is displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The " to the menu display. Closing the Setup Utility You...Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - Then use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your...
... when the computer is in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. When you use either of the screen each time the computer is displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The " to the menu display. Closing the Setup Utility You...Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - Then use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your...
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. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter...
...-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) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Navigating and selecting in Windows. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language. 4. If... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
... System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Navigating and selecting in Windows. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language. 4. If... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of... the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to save your preferences and exit...
...not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of... the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to save your preferences and exit...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner 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 following procedures: ●...; Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - Then use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter...
... enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner 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 following procedures: ●...; Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - Then use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...computer, you need to install the update. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You ...or cord. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to download. 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting...
...computer, you need to install the update. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You ...or cord. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to download. 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation ...Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE After a message 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. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click...
Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation ...Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE After a message 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. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click...