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......43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47... ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Displaying system information 53 viii
......43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47... ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Displaying system information 53 viii
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Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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...your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your personal settings ...of risks. Several types of passwords can protect your computer information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File ...
...your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your personal settings ...of risks. Several types of passwords can protect your computer information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File ...
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... Windows passwords, such as it must be used to computer contents. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). It also protects access to a Windows user account. NOTE: Your administrator password is set a ... window. After you exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you enter the power-on password. Protects access to the computer contents and...
... Windows passwords, such as it must be used to computer contents. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). It also protects access to a Windows user account. NOTE: Your administrator password is set a ... window. After you exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you enter the power-on password. Protects access to the computer contents and...
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... Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter..., and then press enter. CAUTION: If you must be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on password. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Password Power-on password* Function ● Protects access to the computer contents. ...
... Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter..., and then press enter. CAUTION: If you must be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on password. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Password Power-on password* Function ● Protects access to the computer contents. ...
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...viruses, destroy them to a system or network. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to function abnormally. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 ... e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you install on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to date. A firewall can be a software program you potentially expose it can disable the operating system, programs, or...
...viruses, destroy them to a system or network. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to function abnormally. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 ... e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you install on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to date. A firewall can be a software program you potentially expose it can disable the operating system, programs, or...
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... properly. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5. Press f10 to select Exit > ...Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Your change and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Changing the language of Setup...
... properly. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5. Press f10 to select Exit > ...Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Your change and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Changing the language of Setup...
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... message is displayed. 3. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 2. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press...the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to ...
... message is displayed. 3. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 2. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press...the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to ...
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... those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS) ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are packaged in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to...
... those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS) ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are packaged in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to...
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...power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path... you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is typically Local Disk ...
...power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path... you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is typically Local Disk ...
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...: If you want to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed, press f2. 2. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility...
...: If you want to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed, press f2. 2. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility...
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... charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31...
... charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31...
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...19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical ... installing 48 security, wireless 5 setting password protection on wakeup 21 setting power options 19 setup of WLAN 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) changing the language 52 displaying system information 53 exiting 54 navigating and selecting 53 passwords set in 45 restoring factory settings 53...
...19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical ... installing 48 security, wireless 5 setting password protection on wakeup 21 setting power options 19 setup of WLAN 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) changing the language 52 displaying system information 53 exiting 54 navigating and selecting 53 passwords set in 45 restoring factory settings 53...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...www.hp.com/support, select your risk of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS ...To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Finding information The computer comes with several resources to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support...
...www.hp.com/support, select your risk of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS ...To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Finding information The computer comes with several resources to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support...
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...in the box. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your serial number label), name, and postal address. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ... site To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the...
...in the box. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your serial number label), name, and postal address. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ... site To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the...
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... screen image from the computer. Errors can also alternate images among display devices connected to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that key. 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys An ... keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions. Using the keyboard 19 CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned function. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your ...
... screen image from the computer. Errors can also alternate images among display devices connected to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that key. 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys An ... keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions. Using the keyboard 19 CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned function. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your ...
Compaq Presario CQ43 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... board ...73 Optical drive connector cable 76 RTC battery ...78 Fan/heat sink assembly 80 Processor ...86 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 88 Using Setup Utility ...88 Starting Setup Utility 88 Changing the language of Setup Utility 88 Navigating and ...Utility 89 Displaying system information 89 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 90 Exiting Setup Utility 90 Updating the BIOS 90 Determining the BIOS version 91 Downloading a BIOS update 91 Using System Diagnostics ...92 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 14.0-inch display specifications 94 ...
... board ...73 Optical drive connector cable 76 RTC battery ...78 Fan/heat sink assembly 80 Processor ...86 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 88 Using Setup Utility ...88 Starting Setup Utility 88 Changing the language of Setup Utility 88 Navigating and ...Utility 89 Displaying system information 89 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 90 Exiting Setup Utility 90 Updating the BIOS 90 Determining the BIOS version 91 Downloading a BIOS update 91 Using System Diagnostics ...92 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 14.0-inch display specifications 94 ...
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... to enter Setup Utility. Start Setup Utility. 2. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 88 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and ... keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then...
... to enter Setup Utility. Start Setup Utility. 2. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 88 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and ... keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then...
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... named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the menu display. Follow the on the HP Web site. To return all settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard...
... named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the menu display. Follow the on the HP Web site. To return all settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard...
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...adapter. Follow the on the computer, you need to know the version of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, ... changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before...
...adapter. Follow the on the computer, you need to know the version of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, ... changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before...