Wireless Setup Guide
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... security level (encryption): PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the computer to enable ... accessing a Web site. 5 Connect and configure any additional wireless-enabled computers or other devices, including wired devices, 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 ...
... security level (encryption): PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 3, a Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the computer to enable ... accessing a Web site. 5 Connect and configure any additional wireless-enabled computers or other devices, including wired devices, 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 ...
HP USB Digital Drive
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Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. 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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. 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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of only one set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs: 1. To create a set of the full factory image...
... of only one set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs: 1. To create a set of the full factory image...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... personal files in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. c. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your settings. Display the screen. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your information 3 To copy the entire... screen, press fn+prt sc. You also can be a time saver if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a...
... personal files in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. c. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your settings. Display the screen. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your information 3 To copy the entire... screen, press fn+prt sc. You also can be a time saver if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Under Automatic restore points, select...
In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Under Automatic restore points, select...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Follow the on...
... from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Follow the on...
Security - Windows Vista
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... try to enter it is essential to record each password you set. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want...
... try to enter it is essential to record each password you set. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want...
Security - Windows Vista
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...or deleted. After this password is set an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of keys you turn on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set , it is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password ... password, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. A power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the Enter New Password...
...or deleted. After this password is set an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of keys you turn on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set , it is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password ... password, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. A power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the Enter New Password...
Security - Windows Vista
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you to register more fingerprints. However, setting a Windows password optimizes the security of using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of your ...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you to register more fingerprints. However, setting a Windows password optimizes the security of using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of your ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 1 To start the Setup Utility: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing...
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 1 To start the Setup Utility: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Press f5 or f6 (or use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text ... Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to enter setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. When a confirmation...
Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Press f5 or f6 (or use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text ... Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to enter setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. When a confirmation...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To set when you restore the factory default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. ....) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press ...
... changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To set when you restore the factory default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. ....) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...visible, press esc to return to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to Help and Support, which is accessible ...you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is in Windows. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press...left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. -
...visible, press esc to return to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to Help and Support, which is accessible ...you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is in Windows. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press...left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. -
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system...menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the screen to enter Setup" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting...
... on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system...menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the screen to enter Setup" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. Follow any software updates... the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. Follow any software updates... the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...update. 2. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive where the... on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your...
...update. 2. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive where the... on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... devices with cleaning products. The write process is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to liquids. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport...
... devices with cleaning products. The write process is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to liquids. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk...
... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the device. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the external monitor port. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 4 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the device. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the external monitor port. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 4 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... into the optical drive. Using multimedia software 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions. 3. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Installing multimedia software from the list of tasks. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on ...the screen. - An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Restart the computer if prompted to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. or - ...
... into the optical drive. Using multimedia software 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions. 3. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Installing multimedia software from the list of tasks. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on ...the screen. - An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Restart the computer if prompted to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. or - ...