HP USB Digital Drive
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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. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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
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. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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 network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the ...repeat steps 1 through 3. b Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 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 Clear...
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 ...repeat steps 1 through 3. b Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 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 Clear...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ... the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Create ...
...DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ... the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Create ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use... will depend on a regular basis to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Save the ...
... Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use... will depend on a regular basis to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Save the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: ...
You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5.... Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is...
...previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5.... Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows...files that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery If that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Use these features, ...
... the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows...files that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery If that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Use these features, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press...● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. If the computer does not have a partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition on...
... system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press...● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. If the computer does not have a partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition on...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list...
... the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. A power-on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To... administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it is displayed, press f10. 2.
...or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. A power-on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To... administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it is displayed, press f10. 2.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on password...
... Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... click Next. Slowly swipe your computer. If you to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you have completed 4 successful swipes. To register one or more fingerprints. Read the welcome text, and then click Next. NOTE...
... click Next. Slowly swipe your computer. If you to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you have completed 4 successful swipes. To register one or more fingerprints. Read the welcome text, and then click Next. NOTE...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...access the Setup Utility. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by 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. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. Open the Setup Utility ...
...access the Setup Utility. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by 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. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. Open the Setup Utility ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your language selected is already running , begin at step 1. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field... displayed, press f10. 2. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3.
... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your language selected is already running , begin at step 1. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field... displayed, press f10. 2. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Menu" message is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. 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 enter. 4. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how ...
... Menu" message is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. 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 enter. 4. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the...cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is connected to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions ... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1.
... what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the...cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is connected to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions ... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS ... will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps:...
... 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS ... will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps:...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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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. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE:...
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. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE:...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and then shut it . If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not use X-rays instead of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sensitive to temperature or humidity...
... and then shut it . If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not use X-rays instead of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sensitive to temperature or humidity...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. NOTE: For details about using . Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer...
... a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. NOTE: For details about using . Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer...