Wireless Setup Guide
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...add devices to your network. Highlight your network name in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you want to add to the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. 5...up or change your home or small-office network. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your ISP ...
...add devices to your network. Highlight your network name in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you want to add to the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. 5...up or change your home or small-office network. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your ISP ...
HP USB Digital Drive
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Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on your taskbar.
Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on your taskbar.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... can use CDs, up the computer for your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are required. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal...
... can use CDs, up the computer for your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are required. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...9679; Before you use any of the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use... programs. ● Save customized settings in your system at the following types of your system on the type of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing ...
...9679; Before you use any of the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use... programs. ● Save customized settings in your system at the following types of your system on the type of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as ...
You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Using system restore points 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to create a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click Create. ... date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not ...
... Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Using system restore points 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to create a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click Create. ... date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... repair features, such as you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery However, if your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files...
... repair features, such as you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery However, if your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Recovery in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (... Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. If the computer does not have a partition. Use these steps: 1. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a...
...Recovery in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (... Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. If the computer does not have a partition. Use these steps: 1. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., it is essential to record each password you set by an outsider. 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 A password set in a secure place. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When...
..., it is essential to record each password you set by an outsider. 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 A password set in a secure place. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. ...
... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Managing a power-on password At the Enter...
...select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Managing a power-on password At the Enter...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... fingerprint, a message recommends that finger in green. 6. When you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints.
... fingerprint, a message recommends that finger in green. 6. When you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ...
... f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to change...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Saving ...
...menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to change...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Saving ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...2. 1. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. or - System information such as the system time and date, and ...identification information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when ...
...2. 1. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. or - System information such as the system time and date, and ...identification information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...to select the Main menu. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on or... displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the ...
...to select the Main menu. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on or... displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the ...The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive...
... the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the ...The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... is sensitive to a disc. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive...
... is sensitive to a disc. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing...
... of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing...
Drives - Windows 7
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... efficiently. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup...
... efficiently. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup...