HP USB Digital Drive
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Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is in the extended position, return it on the Digital Drive is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. 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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is in the extended position, return it on the Digital Drive is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. 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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Security - Windows Vista
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.... For example, if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your information. 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 ENWW NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number...
.... For example, if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your information. 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 ENWW NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number...
Security - Windows Vista
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... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on password is not displayed as it must...and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. A 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 or restarting the ...
... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on password is not displayed as it must...and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. A 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 or restarting the ...
Security - Windows Vista
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...to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the taskbar. 2. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you can change ...at least 2 fingers, an error message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. Click OK to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. When the VeriSoft Access Manager Registration ...
...to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the taskbar. 2. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you can change ...at least 2 fingers, an error message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. Click OK to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. When the VeriSoft Access Manager Registration ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...step 4, your wireless network is set up correctly. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run ...you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your network...
...step 4, your wireless network is set up correctly. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run ...you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your network...
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 Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you can be prompted to connect to AC power before you...
... 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 Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you can be prompted to connect to AC power before you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...allows you to save and name a snapshot of your system. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders 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 settings. Display the screen. c. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your mind, you can create additional restore points to provide...
...allows you to save and name a snapshot of your system. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders 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 settings. Display the screen. c. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your mind, you can create additional restore points to provide...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5.
... tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive ...Manager. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
...computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive ...Manager. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
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. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the computer...
...-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. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the computer...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your ... Setup Utility ENWW 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. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. Press ...
...keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your ... Setup Utility ENWW 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. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. Press ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings 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 then press ...by using the Main menu. 3. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and...
... Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings 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 then press ...by using the Main menu. 3. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... 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. - or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.... Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer...
... 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. - or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.... Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the screen. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want...or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to select Exit >...
... may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the screen. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want...or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to select Exit >...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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.... 4. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are ready to the location on your hard drive that are displayed on the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer... 2. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Make ...
.... 4. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are ready to the location on your hard drive that are displayed on the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer... 2. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Make ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software The installation begins. 8. NOTE... follow these steps: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation...
...and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software The installation begins. 8. NOTE... follow these steps: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a drive. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of the drive. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must...
... a drive. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of the drive. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Refer to Windows online Help for unnecessary files that the system...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Refer to Windows online Help for unnecessary files that the system...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: TouchPad is enabled. ● Blue: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: TouchPad is enabled. ● Blue: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5 6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5 6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...