HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only 46 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using ...select models only) ...51 7 Security ...52 Protecting the computer ...52 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in Windows 53 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 53 Managing an administrator password 54 Entering an administrator password 54 Managing a...Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
... Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only 46 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using ...select models only) ...51 7 Security ...52 Protecting the computer ...52 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in Windows 53 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 53 Managing an administrator password 54 Entering an administrator password 54 Managing a...Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
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... will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and ...-screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing...
... will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and ...-screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing...
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... devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38... connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 ...drive 42 optional external devices, using 42 P passwords set in Setup Utility 53 set in Windows 53 PC Cards configuring 33 description 32 R RAID 51 readable media 22 roaming to another network...
... devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38... connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 ...drive 42 optional external devices, using 42 P passwords set in Setup Utility 53 set in Windows 53 PC Cards configuring 33 description 32 R RAID 51 readable media 22 roaming to another network...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to ... Computer may display an error message on a black screen during recovery. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program.
...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to ... Computer may display an error message on a black screen during recovery. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program.
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 29 Updating programs and drivers ...33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing a system restore ...36 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition ...Restoring using the restore media 37 Changing the computer boot order 38 Backing up and recovering your information 38 Using Windows Backup and Restore 39 Using Windows system restore points 40 When to create restore points 40 Create a system restore point 40 Restore to a previous...
...upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 29 Updating programs and drivers ...33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing a system restore ...36 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition ...Restoring using the restore media 37 Changing the computer boot order 38 Backing up and recovering your information 38 Using Windows Backup and Restore 39 Using Windows system restore points 40 When to create restore points 40 Create a system restore point 40 Restore to a previous...