HP USB Digital Drive
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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. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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
Wireless Setup Guide
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...icon and message are displayed on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you want to add to your network. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start... you lose your wireless connection while you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Complete the wireless network Now that you've set up the router hardware and software, you successfully complete step 4, your wireless ...
...icon and message are displayed on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you want to add to your network. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start... you lose your wireless connection while you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Complete the wireless network Now that you've set up the router hardware and software, you successfully complete step 4, your wireless ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs of recovery discs: 1. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be created...
... connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs of recovery discs: 1. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be created...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ● 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 hard drive at a specific point in time. b. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or... have to reset your preferences. You can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. Display the screen. Backing up your information When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically...
... ● 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 hard drive at a specific point in time. b. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or... have to reset your preferences. You can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. Display the screen. Backing up your information When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. Click the System Restore button, and ...a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Create a system restore ...
... In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. Click the System Restore button, and ...a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Create a system restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an ... from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the.... -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an ... from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the.... -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
Security - Windows Vista
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... a password in a secure place. You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to your name or...
... a password in a secure place. You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to your name or...
Security - Windows Vista
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... then press enter 4 times. 3. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set the password), and then press enter. ...restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you turn on or restarting ...
... then press enter 4 times. 3. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set the password), and then press enter. ...restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you turn on or restarting ...
Security - Windows Vista
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... the finger you want to the computer must repeat steps 1 through 7 to register more fingerprints. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register only one fingerprint, a message recommends that finger in the notification area, at the far right of your computer. When you use the...
... the finger you want to the computer must repeat steps 1 through 7 to register more fingerprints. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register only one fingerprint, a message recommends that finger in the notification area, at the far right of your computer. When you use the...
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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... support the TouchPad. 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. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the...
... support the TouchPad. 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. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information 3 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. 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 set when you restore the factory default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and...
Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information 3 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. 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 set when you restore the factory default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the Setup Utility. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. When you use the f10 procedure, ...only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - When you use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. For more information about the Setup Utility features...
...the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the Setup Utility. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. When you use the f10 procedure, ...only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - When you use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. For more information about the Setup Utility features...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...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 HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC... on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" message is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or ...
...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 HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC... on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" message is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. 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. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded...Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for ...
...Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. 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. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded...Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... on your hard drive. 4 Updating software You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen to download and follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder... on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open...
... on your hard drive. 4 Updating software You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen to download and follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder... on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open...
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and XP
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... computer is in QuickPlay (select models only) ● When the computer is playing, press the button to open the DVD disc menu. Button Power Switch screens Function in Windows Function in Hibernation, briefly press the button to exit Hibernation. Press the button to switch the computer image between the computer display...
... computer is in QuickPlay (select models only) ● When the computer is playing, press the button to open the DVD disc menu. Button Power Switch screens Function in Windows Function in Hibernation, briefly press the button to exit Hibernation. Press the button to switch the computer image between the computer display...
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and XP
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.../ Page Down ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on the screen. Press the button to go to pause the media. ENWW 3 Play/Pause Fast Forward ● When media is not playing, press the button... Function in Windows Function in descending order. Press the button to fast forward the selected media. Press the button to scroll up . Navigation. screen. Press the button to scroll right. Press the button to scroll left . Press the button to rewind the selected media. chapter. Press the...
.../ Page Down ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on the screen. Press the button to go to pause the media. ENWW 3 Play/Pause Fast Forward ● When media is not playing, press the button... Function in Windows Function in descending order. Press the button to fast forward the selected media. Press the button to scroll up . Navigation. screen. Press the button to scroll right. Press the button to scroll left . Press the button to rewind the selected media. chapter. Press the...
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and XP
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... DVD 2 fast forward 3 information 4 left 3 Media 2 mute 4 next 3 Ok 3 play/pause 3 power 2 previous 3 quick reference 2 rewind 3 right 3 stop 3 switch screens 2 up 3 volume down 4 volume up 4 Windows Media Center 2 C channel/page down button 3 channel/page up button 2 D down button 4 DVD button 2 F fast forward...Ok button 3 P play/pause button 3 power button 2 previous button 3 Q QuickPlay 1 R regulatory notices 8 rewind button 3 right button 3 S stop button 3 switch screens button 2 T troubleshooting 7 U up button 3 V volume down button 4 volume up button 4 W Windows Media Center button 2 ENWW
... DVD 2 fast forward 3 information 4 left 3 Media 2 mute 4 next 3 Ok 3 play/pause 3 power 2 previous 3 quick reference 2 rewind 3 right 3 stop 3 switch screens 2 up 3 volume down 4 volume up 4 Windows Media Center 2 C channel/page down button 3 channel/page up button 2 D down button 4 DVD button 2 F fast forward...Ok button 3 P play/pause button 3 power button 2 previous button 3 Q QuickPlay 1 R regulatory notices 8 rewind button 3 right button 3 S stop button 3 switch screens button 2 T troubleshooting 7 U up button 3 V volume down button 4 volume up button 4 W Windows Media Center button 2 ENWW
Drives - Windows Vista
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... connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to the following cautions before writing to a disc. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn...
... connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to the following cautions before writing to a disc. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn...