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Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Computer Setup in Windows. Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes ...
Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Computer Setup in Windows. Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes ...
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...9702; 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration... options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● ...
...9702; 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration... options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 96...Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your...
...Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 96...Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your...
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... activate the assigned function. Icon Key Description Using the keyboard 27 To use an action key, press and hold this key to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to activate...
... activate the assigned function. Icon Key Description Using the keyboard 27 To use an action key, press and hold this key to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to activate...
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... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Decreases speaker volume incrementally when...
... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Decreases speaker volume incrementally when...
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...; Power-on how you choose to record each password you set , depending on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user...
...; Power-on how you choose to record each password you set , depending on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user...
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... changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is it displayed as it in the lower-left corner of the computer. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation...
... changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is it displayed as it in the lower-left corner of the computer. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation...
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... changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Using passwords 91 Entering a power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys...
... changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Using passwords 91 Entering a power-on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys...
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... screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed...
... screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed...
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 96 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change the language of Setup Utility. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● ...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 96 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change the language of Setup Utility. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● ...
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...the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). After either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and change , or delete a ...power-on password. 98 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Main...
...the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). After either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and change , or delete a ...power-on password. 98 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Main...
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...on the computer. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and...www.hp.com. 3. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer. Access the updates on the HP Web site are ...
...on the computer. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and...www.hp.com. 3. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer. Access the updates on the HP Web site are ...
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...does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 101 To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed.... 3. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system...
...does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 101 To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed.... 3. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system...
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... that has an .exe extension (for your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to ...delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to download your computer: Select Start > ...
... that has an .exe extension (for your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to ...delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to download your computer: Select Start > ...
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... file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device...
... file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device...
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... 70 battery bay, identifying 9 battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...
... 70 battery bay, identifying 9 battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...