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... enter. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To...
... enter. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To...
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...; 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and...Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable...
...; 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and...Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 96...Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your...
...Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 96...Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... connect an external USB mouse to specific keys at the factory. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Refer to customize settings for additional information. To access Mouse Properties, select...
... connect an external USB mouse to specific keys at the factory. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Refer to customize settings for additional information. To access Mouse Properties, select...
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... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard The switch screen image key can also alternate images among display devices connected to support specialists. Stops...
... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard The switch screen image key can also alternate images among display devices connected to support specialists. Stops...
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... being locked out of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not...
... being locked out of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not...
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... Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Be sure that you turn on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Managing an administrator password To set , you must enter it each time you record your current...
... Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Be sure that you turn on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Managing an administrator password To set , you must enter it each time you record your current...
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... enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password...
... enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password...
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... on or restarting the computer. Starting Setup Utility 95 or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed...
... on or restarting the computer. Starting Setup Utility 95 or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed...
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..." message is displayed, press enter. 5. If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility Because Setup Utility is open, press f1. 96 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS)
..." message is displayed, press enter. 5. If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility Because Setup Utility is open, press f1. 96 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS)
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...either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 98 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by your changes from the current...the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your computer. Then use the...
...either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 98 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by your changes from the current...the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your computer. Then use the...
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...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, ...Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the ...
...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, ...Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the ...
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...use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to know the version of the screen, press... f10. 2. Updating the BIOS 101 Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying...
...use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to know the version of the screen, press... f10. 2. Updating the BIOS 101 Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying...
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...Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the screen. b. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Complete the...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not shut down after the download is running on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. You will be downloaded.
...Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the screen. b. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Complete the...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not shut down after the download is running on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. You will be downloaded.
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... a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers...
... a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers...
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...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound ... power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 ...
...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound ... power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 ...