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 flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon 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 flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
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 wireless connection while you're working, select Start ...selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. 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 your home or small-office network. Example of network with your wireless router security...
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 wireless connection while you're working, select Start ...selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. 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 your home or small-office network. Example of network with your wireless router security...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than...
... in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Managing an ...your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on...
... select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Managing an ...your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then press enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...
..., and then press enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 8 for each time you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. or - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. To register one has been established, and then click Next. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the same direction...
... 8 for each time you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. or - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. To register one has been established, and then click Next. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the same direction...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. or -...Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ...
... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. or -...Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the language of the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, ...the computer. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately...
...the language of the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, ...the computer. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... restore the Setup Utility default settings. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to select...
... restore the Setup Utility default settings. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to select...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...than CDs. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your system to its ...discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on...
...than CDs. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your system to its ...discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows...® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder...
...active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows...® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on...
... earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using ...
... up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Follow the...restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated ...
... steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Follow the...restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...any device, cable, or cord. b. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or...for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link ...
...any device, cable, or cord. b. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or...for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on ...the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path...
... the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on ...the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on...-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. ...
...the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on...-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Play CDs or ...
The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Play CDs or ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Refer to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in...
.... 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Refer to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...computer manually at least once a month. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Depending on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can run more efficiently. ... to run on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it may be prompted for more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2....
...computer manually at least once a month. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Depending on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can run more efficiently. ... to run on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it may be prompted for more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2....