Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... is a group of characters that could be set, depending on the computer. 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
... is a group of characters that could be set, depending on the computer. 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
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the computer, or exit Hibernation. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the... screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in ...
... the computer, or exit Hibernation. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the... screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set , change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password 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. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your current password in Setup Utility 5 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > ...
... set , change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password 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. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your current password in Setup Utility 5 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Your Windows Account" page opens. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in green. 6. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. You can skip this step by clicking Next. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. To...
... Your Windows Account" page opens. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in green. 6. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. You can skip this step by clicking Next. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. To...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ... Setup Utility. 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key ... Setup Utility. 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... item in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the...
... item in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...or - 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 esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup... step 1. 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
...or - 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 esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup... step 1. 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... than CDs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Follow the on battery power, you will need...The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished ...
... than CDs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Follow the on battery power, you will need...The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.... To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the ...
.... ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.... To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can then recover back to that point if you revert to an earlier ...time To revert to create a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE...
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can then recover back to that point if you revert to an earlier ...time To revert to create a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
...Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer...
... 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 This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed.... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your selection to an optional power source....
...press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed.... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your selection to an optional power source....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer ...need to access this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. You will be downloaded. Updating the BIOS 3 If...
...system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer ...need to access this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. You will be downloaded. Updating the BIOS 3 If...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the ... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the ... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... and Support for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings. 6. Using AutoPlay To configure AutoPlay...
... and Support for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings. 6. Using AutoPlay To configure AutoPlay...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. MP3 files can use MyDVD. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats...
.... Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. MP3 files can use MyDVD. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Refer to run on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may...
... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Refer to run on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the instructions provided. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the product box, and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Next to update your country...
... the instructions provided. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the product box, and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Next to update your country...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Click Microsoft Update...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Click Microsoft Update...