HP USB Digital Drive
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A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on your screen. 3.
A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on your screen. 3.
Wireless Setup Guide
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Highlight your network name in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond 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 the Network Setup... on the taskbar when the reconnection is set up correctly. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1 ...
Highlight your network name in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond 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 the Network Setup... on the taskbar when the reconnection is set up correctly. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and...discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are... allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site.
Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and...discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are... allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...9679; Back up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you should ...back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you have to reset your preferences. The...
...9679; Back up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you should ...back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you have to reset your preferences. The...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points 5 NOTE: Recovering to ...> System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system. You also can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. When to...
... and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points 5 NOTE: Recovering to ...> System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system. You also can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. When to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...you to create a set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried ...these discs to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs...
...you to create a set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried ...these discs to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... with an SSD may not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the... screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of ...
... with an SSD may not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the... screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... on how you want to control access to secure your computer 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 A password set by an outsider. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ●...
... on how you want to control access to secure your computer 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 A password set by an outsider. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ●...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. or - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator... is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password is set, it is set an administrator password, type ...
...field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. or - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator... is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password is set, it is set an administrator password, type ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is ...displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. To save your...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is ...displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. To save your...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... more fingerprints. If you register only one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Slowly swipe your chosen finger over the fingerprint sensor until you use the fingerprint...
... more fingerprints. If you register only one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Slowly swipe your chosen finger over the fingerprint sensor until you use the fingerprint...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. ...b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded ...
...To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. ...b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator..., open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. The system automatically shuts...
...-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator..., open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. The system automatically shuts...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer ...from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer ...from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data...
... your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Depending on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run during... of your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use .
...Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Depending on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run during... of your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use .
Drives - Windows 7
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... resume. - A disc does not play 15 If this setting is displayed, click No. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. After you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback...
... resume. - A disc does not play 15 If this setting is displayed, click No. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. After you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback...
Drives - Windows 7
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... enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. If prompted to your...
... enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. If prompted to your...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: 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 ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: 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...