Compaq 320, 321, 420, 421, 620 and 621 Notebook PCs HP 420 and 620 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Computer Setup in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for... of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of...
... or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Computer Setup in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for... of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of...
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... only) 15 Your computer may operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. In a WLAN, each other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- typically within 10 meters (approximately 33...
... only) 15 Your computer may operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. In a WLAN, each other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- typically within 10 meters (approximately 33...
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...). Using a WLAN 17 New technologies are being developed by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is connected...
...). Using a WLAN 17 New technologies are being developed by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is connected...
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...site links provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of a wireless router or access point. Select your WLAN from your ISP and the manufacturer's instructions included with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements. A list of ...follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to complete the connection. Web sites that anyone can access the network, a warning is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near...
...site links provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of a wireless router or access point. Select your WLAN from your ISP and the manufacturer's instructions included with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements. A list of ...follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to complete the connection. Web sites that anyone can access the network, a warning is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near...
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...The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up ... protected by security. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on one or more of the connections. 3. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
...The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up ... protected by security. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on one or more of the connections. 3. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
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...4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be sure that the router or access point is displayed. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for 10 to 15 seconds. ...displayed. 2. If you are not interfering. A list showing the available WLANs is very weak, or if your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect wireless devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be sure that network, follow the steps below to ...
...4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be sure that the router or access point is displayed. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for 10 to 15 seconds. ...displayed. 2. If you are not interfering. A list showing the available WLANs is very weak, or if your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect wireless devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be sure that network, follow the steps below to ...
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... of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). NOTE: Refer to the scroll zone. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Hotkey functions and procedures are using the TouchPad to move the ...the TouchPad before moving it to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 30 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard NOTE: If you are discussed in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. A USB device can connect ...
... of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). NOTE: Refer to the scroll zone. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Hotkey functions and procedures are using the TouchPad to move the ...the TouchPad before moving it to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 30 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard NOTE: If you are discussed in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. A USB device can connect ...
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...select models) Press fn+f7 to Help and Support. The computer must set the fn+f5 hotkey to activate your Windows administrator password and access the computer. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored... screen to the hard drive. Hold down the hotkey to initiate Standby. Press fn+f5 to decrease speaker volume incrementally. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Launching printer (fn+f8) (select models) To print the item displayed, press fn+f8 to initiate Hibernation instead of ...
...select models) Press fn+f7 to Help and Support. The computer must set the fn+f5 hotkey to activate your Windows administrator password and access the computer. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored... screen to the hard drive. Hold down the hotkey to initiate Standby. Press fn+f5 to decrease speaker volume incrementally. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Launching printer (fn+f8) (select models) To print the item displayed, press fn+f8 to initiate Hibernation instead of ...
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...The Windows operating system offers certain security features. To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to hereafter as deterrents. NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which...in Computer Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS ...
...The Windows operating system offers certain security features. To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to hereafter as deterrents. NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which...in Computer Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS ...
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... set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with the same keys. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to confirm. 7. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration ...settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. Protects access to remove DriveLock protection. Using passwords 99 For example, a BIOS administrator password set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable...
... set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with the same keys. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to confirm. 7. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration ...settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. Protects access to remove DriveLock protection. Using passwords 99 For example, a BIOS administrator password set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable...
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... can be the day-to the internal hard drive(s) of the computer. DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to the contents of a hard drive. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter the BIOS administrator password, you forget both DriveLock passwords, ... the user password should be applied only to -day user of the protected hard drive. To continue, select YES. 7. When prompted to access the drive. If you must be permanently locked and can delete a user password or master password only by the DriveLock passwords. To apply ...
... can be the day-to the internal hard drive(s) of the computer. DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to the contents of a hard drive. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter the BIOS administrator password, you forget both DriveLock passwords, ... the user password should be applied only to -day user of the protected hard drive. To continue, select YES. 7. When prompted to access the drive. If you must be permanently locked and can delete a user password or master password only by the DriveLock passwords. To apply ...
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... be used to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to unlock the drive. Type your master password, and then press enter. 7. Use the arrow keys to select an internal...is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - or - Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select the password you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. 102 Chapter 10 Security Type your current password in the Old password field, type a new...
... be used to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to unlock the drive. Type your master password, and then press enter. 7. Use the arrow keys to select an internal...is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - or - Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select the password you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. 102 Chapter 10 Security Type your current password in the Old password field, type a new...
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... Computer Setup allows you to this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership Tag, and then enter the information. 5. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... the computer restarts. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To...
... Computer Setup allows you to this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership Tag, and then enter the information. 5. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... the computer restarts. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To...
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...use the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the...select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys, and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ...not working or will not load. To navigate and select in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus.
...use the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the...select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys, and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ...not working or will not load. To navigate and select in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus.