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... System Configuration menu. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup. 2. Turn on -screen instructions...
... System Configuration menu. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup. 2. Turn on -screen instructions...
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... to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow these steps: 1. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-7 Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Computer Setup in Windows Vista Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup...
... to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow these steps: 1. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-7 Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Computer Setup in Windows Vista Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup...
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... external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - ■ To save your computer. To start...
... external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - ■ To save your computer. To start...
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... use Windows Startup Repair to recover your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. Follow the on the type of the following tools to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ■ f11 recovery tools: You can use any of optical drive installed in this chapter. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for more information. 8-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. The discs...
... use Windows Startup Repair to recover your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. Follow the on the type of the following tools to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ■ f11 recovery tools: You can use any of optical drive installed in this chapter. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for more information. 8-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. The discs...
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... up to discs, use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. Follow the on the type of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. The discs you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to recover information you start the backup process. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. ✎...
... up to discs, use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. Follow the on the type of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. The discs you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to recover information you start the backup process. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. ✎...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to use. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be sure...
Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to use. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be sure...
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... not displayed as a BIOS administrator password, protects access to support this password is set, it is set and entered with the same keys. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. Note the following characteristics of up to 32 letters and numbers and it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to the internal hard drive...
... not displayed as a BIOS administrator password, protects access to support this password is set, it is set and entered with the same keys. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. Note the following characteristics of up to 32 letters and numbers and it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to the internal hard drive...
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... your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to access the BIOS update you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any on -screen message reports a successful installation, you want to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to access the BIOS update you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any on -screen message reports a successful installation, you want to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
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... BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 158 boot options 152 boot order 152 built-in device audio devices 154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio 154 built-in device options 154 business card reader software...
... BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 158 boot options 152 boot order 152 built-in device audio devices 154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio 154 built-in device options 154 business card reader software...
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... 106 drives, boot order 152, 156 DVD changing region setting 60 copying 61 playing 59 removing 62, 63 DVD drive 106 DVD region settings 60 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 9 encryption 26 esc key, identifying 9, 10 Execution Disable 153 expansion memory module inserting 116 removing 115 replacing 115 ExpressCard configuring 110 inserting 110 removing 111 removing insert 110 stopping 111 external audio devices, connecting 53 external drive 106 external monitor port 55 external monitor port, identifying 14, 15 F f11 recovery 147 File menu 151 fingerprint reader...
... 106 drives, boot order 152, 156 DVD changing region setting 60 copying 61 playing 59 removing 62, 63 DVD drive 106 DVD region settings 60 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 9 encryption 26 esc key, identifying 9, 10 Execution Disable 153 expansion memory module inserting 116 removing 115 replacing 115 ExpressCard configuring 110 inserting 110 removing 111 removing insert 110 stopping 111 external audio devices, connecting 53 external drive 106 external monitor port 55 external monitor port, identifying 14, 15 F f11 recovery 147 File menu 151 fingerprint reader...
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... network (LAN) 3, 4, 11 power 3, 4, 11 QuickLook 4, 5 QuickWeb 4, 5 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 4, 11 logical drive designations 159 low battery level 79 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 McAfee Total Protection 134, 135 Media Card Reader 12, 108 memory module compartment cover removing 115 replacing 116 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 minimizing interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port...
... network (LAN) 3, 4, 11 power 3, 4, 11 QuickLook 4, 5 QuickWeb 4, 5 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 4, 11 logical drive designations 159 low battery level 79 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 McAfee Total Protection 134, 135 Media Card Reader 12, 108 memory module compartment cover removing 115 replacing 116 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 minimizing interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port...
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... replacing an expansion memory module 115 restore security defaults 155 restore the factory settings 151 restoring the hard drive 147 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 153 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 153 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 108 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 153 security cable slot, identifying 12, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password...
... replacing an expansion memory module 115 restore security defaults 155 restore the factory settings 151 restoring the hard drive 147 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 153 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 153 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 108 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 153 security cable slot, identifying 12, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password...
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... disc tray 63 optical drive detection 63 troubleshooting modem 38 troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 153 unresponsive system 85 updates, software 163 upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 95 replacing an optical drive 98 USB cable, connecting 101 USB devices connecting 101 description 101 removing 102 stopping 102 USB hubs 101 USB legacy support 102, 149, 153 USB ports, identifying 13, 14, 101 user password...
... disc tray 63 optical drive detection 63 troubleshooting modem 38 troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 153 unresponsive system 85 updates, software 163 upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 95 replacing an optical drive 98 USB cable, connecting 101 USB devices connecting 101 description 101 removing 102 stopping 102 USB hubs 101 USB legacy support 102, 149, 153 USB ports, identifying 13, 14, 101 user password...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista
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Open Password Manager with a plus sign is displayed whenever a Web site or program logon screen is ctrl+alt+H. Credentials You use your Security Manager credentials to this computer. The local administrator of the following : ● Fingerprints ● Password ● Smart card To enroll or change the hot key, click this option and enter a new key combination. General tasks 31 To disable this feature, in the My Identity, Credentials...
Open Password Manager with a plus sign is displayed whenever a Web site or program logon screen is ctrl+alt+H. Credentials You use your Security Manager credentials to this computer. The local administrator of the following : ● Fingerprints ● Password ● Smart card To enroll or change the hot key, click this option and enter a new key combination. General tasks 31 To disable this feature, in the My Identity, Credentials...
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..., settings 20 group allowing access 75 denying access 74 removing 75 H HP ProtectTools Administrative Console configuring 14 opening 9 using 13 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager opening 26 recovery file password 5 setup procedures 24 Setup Wizard 8 troubleshooting 81 I ID card 32 J Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools, PIN 5 K key security objectives 3 key sequence 67 L logging in to the computer 37 logons adding 28 categories 29 editing 29 managing 30 menu 29 LoJack Pro for HP...
..., settings 20 group allowing access 75 denying access 74 removing 75 H HP ProtectTools Administrative Console configuring 14 opening 9 using 13 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager opening 26 recovery file password 5 setup procedures 24 Setup Wizard 8 troubleshooting 81 I ID card 32 J Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools, PIN 5 K key security objectives 3 key sequence 67 L logging in to the computer 37 logons adding 28 categories 29 editing 29 managing 30 menu 29 LoJack Pro for HP...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... by purchasing a wireless networking device. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: 1. Use the procedures in the My Computer window. 3. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list.
... by purchasing a wireless networking device. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: 1. Use the procedures in the My Computer window. 3. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list.
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BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by the administrator. Using passwords 123 This password requires the optional embedded security chip to support this password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. For example, a BIOS administrator password set and entered with a Windows administrator password, although both passwords can be entered to access Computer Setup and to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts...
BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by the administrator. Using passwords 123 This password requires the optional embedded security chip to support this password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. For example, a BIOS administrator password set and entered with a Windows administrator password, although both passwords can be entered to access Computer Setup and to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts...
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... then press enter. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that...
... then press enter. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that...
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... 107 discs Driver Recovery 145 Operating System 145 Disk Cleanup software 87 Disk Defragmenter software 87 disk sanitizer 149 diskette drive 104 display image, switching 43 screen brightness hotkeys 45 display components 16 display release latch, identifying 11 DisplayPort, identifying 13, 14 drive light 11, 88 drive media 70 DriveLock password changing 129 description 126 entering 128 removing 130 setting 127 DriveLock, automatic 149 Driver Recovery disc 145 drives diskette 104 DVD-ROM 57 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive 57 external 104 hard 91...
... 107 discs Driver Recovery 145 Operating System 145 Disk Cleanup software 87 Disk Defragmenter software 87 disk sanitizer 149 diskette drive 104 display image, switching 43 screen brightness hotkeys 45 display components 16 display release latch, identifying 11 DisplayPort, identifying 13, 14 drive light 11, 88 drive media 70 DriveLock password changing 129 description 126 entering 128 removing 130 setting 127 DriveLock, automatic 149 Driver Recovery disc 145 drives diskette 104 DVD-ROM 57 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive 57 external 104 hard 91...
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... region codes, DVD 60 regulatory information regulatory label 20 wireless certification labels 20 release latch, battery 16 replacing a primary memory module 116 replacing an expansion memory module 113 restore security defaults 152 restore the factory settings 148 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 150 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 150 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 106 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 150 security cable slot...
... region codes, DVD 60 regulatory information regulatory label 20 wireless certification labels 20 release latch, battery 16 replacing a primary memory module 116 replacing an expansion memory module 113 restore security defaults 152 restore the factory settings 148 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 150 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 150 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 106 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 150 security cable slot...
