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... as expressly provided in the Software Product and user documentation are owned by HP or its suppliers and are protected by HP as a consignment. entirely by HP unless HP provides other terms along with the update or supplement. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered... in this EULA. 8. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to comply with...
... as expressly provided in the Software Product and user documentation are owned by HP or its suppliers and are protected by HP as a consignment. entirely by HP unless HP provides other terms along with the update or supplement. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered... in this EULA. 8. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to comply with...
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...12-1 Security Preferences in the Setup Utility 12-3 QuickLock 12-3 Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-7 HP AdministratorPasswords 12-9 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-11 Power-On Passwords 12-11 Setting Power-On Passwords ...-15 Changing DriveLock Passwords 12-16 Removing DriveLock Protection 12-17 Device Security 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-19 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Optional Security Cable 12-22 13 Setup Utility Open the Setup Utility ...
...12-1 Security Preferences in the Setup Utility 12-3 QuickLock 12-3 Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-7 HP AdministratorPasswords 12-9 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-11 Power-On Passwords 12-11 Setting Power-On Passwords ...-15 Changing DriveLock Passwords 12-16 Removing DriveLock Protection 12-17 Device Security 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-19 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Optional Security Cable 12-22 13 Setup Utility Open the Setup Utility ...
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...Information 13-4 Default Settings 13-5 Advanced Features 13-6 Close the Setup Utility 13-7 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery... or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and Shipping Travel 16...
...Information 13-4 Default Settings 13-5 Advanced Features 13-6 Close the Setup Utility 13-7 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery... or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and Shipping Travel 16...
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... Guide For information about software updates, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that...need to "Critical Security Updates for software that is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs packaged in case you install the updates immediately. If an operating system update disc is included with select...
... Guide For information about software updates, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that...need to "Critical Security Updates for software that is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs packaged in case you install the updates immediately. If an operating system update disc is included with select...
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... the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The Modem Approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ ..., product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Component ID...
... the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The Modem Approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ ..., product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Component ID...
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...Quick Launch Buttons," later in this wizard and other Internet connection methods, refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set ... Explorer (fn+f3) The fn+f3 hotkey opens the default Web browser. Keyboard ■ Updates for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■...
...Quick Launch Buttons," later in this wizard and other Internet connection methods, refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set ... Explorer (fn+f3) The fn+f3 hotkey opens the default Web browser. Keyboard ■ Updates for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■...
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...playing. Displaying System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays system information such as the BIOS date. The BIOS date is playing. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as product name, total memory, processor name, keyboard revision, and system BIOS. For example, to "Downloading System...Guide 3-11 In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Keyboard Playing the Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) The fn+f11 hotkey plays the previous...
...playing. Displaying System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays system information such as the BIOS date. The BIOS date is playing. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as product name, total memory, processor name, keyboard revision, and system BIOS. For example, to "Downloading System...Guide 3-11 In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Keyboard Playing the Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) The fn+f11 hotkey plays the previous...
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... this chapter for using ■ AntiVirus software. ■ Windows updates. ■ Firewall software. Hardware and Software Guide 12-1 Depending on how and where you use your notebook, you decide which other security features to use the security features provided with your notebook to act as deterrents. You can use all of risks... product from a variety of these features. These deterrents may not need to use. 12 Security Security Features ✎ Security solutions are designed to protect your notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or stolen.
... this chapter for using ■ AntiVirus software. ■ Windows updates. ■ Firewall software. Hardware and Software Guide 12-1 Depending on how and where you use your notebook, you decide which other security features to use the security features provided with your notebook to act as deterrents. You can use all of risks... product from a variety of these features. These deterrents may not need to use. 12 Security Security Features ✎ Security solutions are designed to protect your notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or stolen.
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...To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on or restarted. The Setup utility is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in the Setup utility. The procedures for using ... of a hard drive Unauthorized startup from a CD, DVD, or diskette Device Security* Unauthorized access to data ■ HP administrator password* ■ Windows security updates ■ Firewall software Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Setup utility features, refer to Chapter 13, "Setup ...
...To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on or restarted. The Setup utility is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in the Setup utility. The procedures for using ... of a hard drive Unauthorized startup from a CD, DVD, or diskette Device Security* Unauthorized access to data ■ HP administrator password* ■ Windows security updates ■ Firewall software Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Setup utility features, refer to Chapter 13, "Setup ...
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...use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you protect your notebook against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated. Antivirus software can disable your notebook. ■ Your version of Norton AntiVirus software includes 60 days of free updates. Computer ...viruses can detect most cases, repair damage they have caused. Norton AntiVirus software is strongly recommended that you expose the notebook to function abnormally. It is preinstalled on your operating...
...use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you protect your notebook against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated. Antivirus software can disable your notebook. ■ Your version of Norton AntiVirus software includes 60 days of free updates. Computer ...viruses can detect most cases, repair damage they have caused. Norton AntiVirus software is strongly recommended that you expose the notebook to function abnormally. It is preinstalled on your operating...
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... disc may be certain that you recieve the critical update alert. This disc contains updates made available after your notebook was shipped. To be included with your notebook. A Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc: 1. Throughout the life of your notebook from Microsoft as soon as through the update link the Help and Support utility. 12-20...
... disc may be certain that you recieve the critical update alert. This disc contains updates made available after your notebook was shipped. To be included with your notebook. A Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc: 1. Throughout the life of your notebook from Microsoft as soon as through the update link the Help and Support utility. 12-20...
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... the HP Web site. If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. ■ Prepare for any update by identifying your network administrator before beginning a software update. As with any software update, particularly a ROM update. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance...
... the HP Web site. If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. ■ Prepare for any update by identifying your network administrator before beginning a software update. As with any software update, particularly a ROM update. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance...
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...version of the system ROM is provided at Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer, and on the notebook, you may need to the bottom of the currently installed ROM. ✎ The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic input-output system). The information on the Service Tag... within Windows or in decimal format. To clear the display, press esc. 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided on the Service Tag. The...
...version of the system ROM is provided at Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer, and on the notebook, you may need to the bottom of the currently installed ROM. ✎ The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic input-output system). The information on the Service Tag... within Windows or in decimal format. To clear the display, press esc. 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided on the Service Tag. The...
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..."Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 14-3 ... ◆ If the notebook is on, restart the notebook through the operating system. ◆ If you are certain that the notebook is displayed.) 5. If you are not sure whether the notebook is displayed in Windows.) ...system information is off or in hibernation, press the power button. (The notebook turns on . 3. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...
..."Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 14-3 ... ◆ If the notebook is on, restart the notebook through the operating system. ◆ If you are certain that the notebook is displayed.) 5. If you are not sure whether the notebook is displayed in Windows.) ...system information is off or in hibernation, press the power button. (The notebook turns on . 3. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...
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... and Software Guide Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the HP Web site is docked in compressed files called ROMPaqs. For information about the download. Downloading System ROM Ä...
... and Software Guide Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the HP Web site is docked in compressed files called ROMPaqs. For information about the download. Downloading System ROM Ä...
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..., and then select a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at the HP Web site that is downloaded.) c. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. (You may need this information... to locate the update later, after it is downloaded...
..., and then select a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at the HP Web site that is downloaded.) c. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. (You may need this information... to locate the update later, after it is downloaded...
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... file from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM... (The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 14-6 Hardware and Software Guide
... file from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM... (The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 14-6 Hardware and Software Guide
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... or other than a ROM update: 1. To open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading Software To update software other identifier of the Windows... folder. At the download area: a. If you want to identify your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - Access the page at http://www.hp.com/support 2. In the left pane of the SoftPaq you plan to download...
... or other than a ROM update: 1. To open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading Software To update software other identifier of the Windows... folder. At the download area: a. If you want to identify your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - Access the page at http://www.hp.com/support 2. In the left pane of the SoftPaq you plan to download...
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...Updates and Recovery 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook... and Software Guide In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. Select the file that includes ...
...Updates and Recovery 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook... and Software Guide In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. Select the file that includes ...
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...Reinstalling be caused by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all HP drivers. "Repairing the Operating System," later in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to a system "Using System Restore," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system... files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Hardware and Software Guide 14-9 Software Updates and Recovery Before You Begin ✎ It is recommended that you try to restore your system by a preinstalled or Applications,"...
...Reinstalling be caused by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all HP drivers. "Repairing the Operating System," later in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to a system "Using System Restore," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system... files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Hardware and Software Guide 14-9 Software Updates and Recovery Before You Begin ✎ It is recommended that you try to restore your system by a preinstalled or Applications,"...