Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... discovered by an outsider. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords 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 characters that could be any combination of up to...
... discovered by an outsider. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords 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 characters that could be any combination of up to...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility, use of the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password... restarting the computer. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Managing an administrator password To set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
... Setup Utility, use of the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password... restarting the computer. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Managing an administrator password To set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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To save your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type your ... to 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 f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for...
To save your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type your ... to 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 f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. When you have completed 4 successful swipes. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you to register more fingerprints. To register one has been established, and then click Next. Type your Windows password, if...
... the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. When you have completed 4 successful swipes. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you to register more fingerprints. To register one has been established, and then click Next. Type your Windows password, if...
Setup Utility - Windows 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 f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your ...Windows® operating system is not working. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key...
... 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 f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your ...Windows® operating system is not working. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... into effect immediately. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit... enter. 5. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in ...
... into effect immediately. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit... enter. 5. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ...not open , begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. While the "Press the ESC ...
... on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ...not open , begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. While the "Press the ESC ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...) to create recovery discs, or you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. 2 Creating recovery discs... HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery...
...) to create recovery discs, or you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. 2 Creating recovery discs... HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Display the screen. b. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Display the screen. b. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. The System Restore window opens. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a... specific point in time. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. When to create restore ...
.... In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. The System Restore window opens. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a... specific point in time. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. When to create restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . Follow the on...
... recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore... with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . Follow the on...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... System recovery, and then click Next. 4. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have a recovery partition...
... System recovery, and then click Next. 4. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have a recovery partition...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2..., download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on or...
...To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2..., download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ...of the path to the location on your hard drive. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ...
...earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ...of the path to the location on your hard drive. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ... corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ... corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... region setting on the DVD drive. The number of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to prevent the automatic playing of your selections. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings through the...
... region setting on the DVD drive. The number of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to prevent the automatic playing of your selections. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings through the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other...
... information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using...
... can run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the product box, and... then press enter. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. A device driver must ...
...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the product box, and... then press enter. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. A device driver must ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser...
... your computer. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser...