Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... in the Setup Utility must be set , depending on the computer. Passwords can also use your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of...
... in the Setup Utility must be set , depending on the computer. Passwords can also use your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... password, and then press enter. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password...restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is set, it is set an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
... password, and then press enter. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password...restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is set, it is set an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type ...
... Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only...
... Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when ... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 1 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the...
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when ... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 1 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press... on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1.
... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press... on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup ...the computer. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Setup Confirmation is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings...
...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup ...the computer. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Setup Confirmation is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer for your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and ...be prompted to continue the disc creation process. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can go to the next step. 3. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the ...
... computer for your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and ...be prompted to continue the disc creation process. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can go to the next step. 3. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Display the screen. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ●...9679; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to...
... it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Display the screen. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ●...9679; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on... -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a ...
... date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on... -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recovery discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or... from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure...
...recovery discs: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or... from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Use these steps: 1. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either...using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software.
Use these steps: 1. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either...using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...software for your selection to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc ...update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the date...
...software for your selection to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc ...update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the date...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the downloaded file from 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. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. Double-click the... system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. You will be downloaded. 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. NOTE: After a message on your hard...
...the downloaded file from 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. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. Double-click the... system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. You will be downloaded. 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. NOTE: After a message on your hard...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type...
... wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. Click Save to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is selected. 3. In the left of a CD or DVD. 5. Refer to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings...
... you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. Click Save to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is selected. 3. In the left of a CD or DVD. 5. Refer to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a disc, observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close ...
CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a disc, observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer.
... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...toolbar. Windows scans your program again. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you are once again listed. 8. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Try running your system ...window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 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 example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and ...
...toolbar. Windows scans your program again. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you are once again listed. 8. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Try running your system ...window, click the Scan for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 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 example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer...
... If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer...