Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. You can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set by an outsider. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , changed...
... a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. You can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set by an outsider. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , changed...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run...
... ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system BIOS currently installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
... system BIOS currently installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click your...
... the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. Click Defragment now. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. Click Defragment now. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Look for this section. 4. Refer to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Windows scans your system for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click...
... this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Look for this section. 4. Refer to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Windows scans your system for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Windows scans your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to use Microsoft Update: 1. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted by User Account Control...
... a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Windows scans your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to use Microsoft Update: 1. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted by User Account Control...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... for use . The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer. The service tag...
... for use . The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer. The service tag...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type...
... keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD...
... device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... use the HP Update Utility: 1. Follow the on the Web. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Windows scans your computer. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use...
... use the HP Update Utility: 1. Follow the on the Web. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Windows scans your computer. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers Use...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...; Control Panel. With the computer on and your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is saved to the screen where you stopped working. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink...
...; Control Panel. With the computer on and your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is saved to the screen where you stopped working. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... need to calibrate a new battery. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Calibrating a battery...
... need to calibrate a new battery. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Calibrating a battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... changes. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . If the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. When the battery is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting...
... changes. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . If the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. When the battery is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22...
... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows. To set when you restore the factory default settings. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 73 To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. The " to boot from LAN" message...
... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows. To set when you restore the factory default settings. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 73 To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. The " to boot from LAN" message...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...
..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...