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...Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS administrator password 102 Entering a BIOS administrator password 103 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 103 Setting a DriveLock password 104 Entering...Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and ...
...Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS administrator password 102 Entering a BIOS administrator password 103 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 103 Setting a DriveLock password 104 Entering...Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and ...
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..., smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup...to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of these ...
..., smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup...to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of these ...
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...disc into the optical drive. 2. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. ...Start > Help and Support > Maintain, and then follow the on the HP Web site. Open your country or region. 3. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and ...
...disc into the optical drive. 2. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. ...Start > Help and Support > Maintain, and then follow the on the HP Web site. Open your country or region. 3. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and ...
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... number in the product box. 5. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with... type your country or region. 4. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Press enter. 6. Prepare for more information. 2. Click the option for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time ...
... number in the product box. 5. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with... type your country or region. 4. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Press enter. 6. Prepare for more information. 2. Click the option for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time ...
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... follow these steps: 1. Click Exit in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. Press esc to return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press ... and exit, and then press enter. 114 Chapter 11 Software updates Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. or - Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
... follow these steps: 1. Click Exit in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. Press esc to return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press ... and exit, and then press enter. 114 Chapter 11 Software updates Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. or - Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
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...displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on your computer. Updating the BIOS 115 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. It is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your hard.... 3. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 6. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click the option for your ...
...displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on your computer. Updating the BIOS 115 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. It is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your hard.... 3. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 6. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click the option for your ...
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... latches, identifying 10, 66 battery temperature 72 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 50, 55 removing 53 BIOS administrator password 127 BIOS update downloading 115 installing 115 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 134 boot options 128 boot order 128 bottom door...
... latches, identifying 10, 66 battery temperature 72 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 50, 55 removing 53 BIOS administrator password 127 BIOS update downloading 115 installing 115 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 134 boot options 128 boot order 128 bottom door...
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... drive playing 55 protecting 42 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 128 passwords administrator 101 BIOS administrator 102 DriveLock 103 user 101 pointing devices setting preferences 31 port options 1394 port 131 eSATA port... 127 fingerprint reader reset 127 HP Sparekey 127 HP Sparekey enrollment 127 password policy 127 set up BIOS administrator password 127 System IDs 127 security, wireless 18 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13...11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 115 deployment 138 Disk Cleanup 77 Disk Defragmenter 77 Index 147
... drive playing 55 protecting 42 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 128 passwords administrator 101 BIOS administrator 102 DriveLock 103 user 101 pointing devices setting preferences 31 port options 1394 port 131 eSATA port... 127 fingerprint reader reset 127 HP Sparekey 127 HP Sparekey enrollment 127 password policy 127 set up BIOS administrator password 127 System IDs 127 security, wireless 18 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13...11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 115 deployment 138 Disk Cleanup 77 Disk Defragmenter 77 Index 147
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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Setting passwords in Computer Setup 99 BIOS administrator password 100 Managing a BIOS administrator password 100 Entering a BIOS administrator password 101 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 101 Setting a DriveLock password 102 Entering a DriveLock ... HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing ...
Setting passwords in Computer Setup 99 BIOS administrator password 100 Managing a BIOS administrator password 100 Entering a BIOS administrator password 101 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 101 Setting a DriveLock password 102 Entering a DriveLock ... HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing ...
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... list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver ...on -screen instructions. Open your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for software updates from HP. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing ...
... list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver ...on -screen instructions. Open your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for software updates from HP. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing ...
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...permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer. Updating software 111 Press enter. 6. For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines ... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer is stored on -screen instructions. Select your...
...permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer. Updating software 111 Press enter. 6. For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines ... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer is stored on -screen instructions. Select your...
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... displayed, follow these guidelines: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click your specific product from the AC outlet. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. NOTE: If you are posted as...
... displayed, follow these guidelines: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click your specific product from the AC outlet. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. NOTE: If you are posted as...
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... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 47, 52 removing 49, 50 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 113 installing 113 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 130 boot options 124 boot order 124 140 Index...
... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 47, 52 removing 49, 50 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 113 installing 113 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 130 boot options 124 boot order 124 140 Index...
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...optical disc removing 49 using 45 optical drive playing 52 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 124 passwords administrator 99 BIOS administrator 100 DriveLock 101 user 99 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 127 eSATA port 127 ExpressCard slot 127...slots ExpressCard 9 memory 89 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 114 software BIOS update 113 deployment 134 Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 recovery 134 updates 135 updating programs and drivers 114 Wireless Assistant 16 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 storing battery 69 system ...
...optical disc removing 49 using 45 optical drive playing 52 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 124 passwords administrator 99 BIOS administrator 100 DriveLock 101 user 99 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 127 eSATA port 127 ExpressCard slot 127...slots ExpressCard 9 memory 89 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 114 software BIOS update 113 deployment 134 Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 recovery 134 updates 135 updating programs and drivers 114 Wireless Assistant 16 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 storing battery 69 system ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
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... Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...110 11 Software updates ...111 Updating software ...111 Updating the BIOS ...113 Determining the BIOS version 113 Downloading a BIOS update 114 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...119 Performing a recovery ...120 Recovering your...
... Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...110 11 Software updates ...111 Updating software ...111 Updating the BIOS ...113 Determining the BIOS version 113 Downloading a BIOS update 114 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...119 Performing a recovery ...120 Recovering your...
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.... This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. 1. Press enter. 5. The Software Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining the Support...every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Software Update utility or on -screen instructions. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp....
.... This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. 1. Press enter. 5. The Software Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining the Support...every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Software Update utility or on -screen instructions. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp....
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...: 1. Identify your computer model number in the product box. 5. If your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series...
...: 1. Identify your computer model number in the product box. 5. If your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series...
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...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your operating system. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. At the download area, perform these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the ...on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these guidelines: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser...
...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Click your operating system. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. At the download area, perform these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the ...on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these guidelines: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser...
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... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 49, 54 removing 51, 52 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 114 installing 114 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 boot devices, enabling 131 boot options 125 boot order 125 bottom door removing 89 replacing...
... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 49, 54 removing 51, 52 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 114 installing 114 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 boot devices, enabling 131 boot options 125 boot order 125 bottom door removing 89 replacing...
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...47 writing to 41 optical drive playing 54 protecting 41 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 125 passwords administrator 98 BIOS administrator 99 DriveLock 100 user 98 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 128 eSATA port 128 ExpressCard slot 128 ... ExpressCard 9 memory 88 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 114 deployment 135 Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 74 recovery 135 updates 136 updating programs and drivers 116 using 41 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 Standby exiting 59 initiating 59 Standby ...
...47 writing to 41 optical drive playing 54 protecting 41 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 125 passwords administrator 98 BIOS administrator 99 DriveLock 100 user 98 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 128 eSATA port 128 ExpressCard slot 128 ... ExpressCard 9 memory 88 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 114 deployment 135 Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 74 recovery 135 updates 136 updating programs and drivers 116 using 41 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 Standby exiting 59 initiating 59 Standby ...