Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... and describe their functions. Passwords can be set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in the non...
... and describe their functions. Passwords can be set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in the non...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press f10. - Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Managing an administrator password To set ,...corner of the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field,...
...changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press f10. - Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Managing an administrator password To set ,...corner of the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field,...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Managing a power-on password...
... 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 displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Managing a power-on password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... sensor. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. 8. NOTE: If...
... sensor. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. 8. NOTE: If...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup,... not working. 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. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup...
... used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup,... not working. 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. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > ...Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your language selected 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 Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is not Windows based...
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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > ...Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your language selected 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 Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is not Windows based...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. ...Displaying system information 3 Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ...
..., and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. ...Displaying system information 3 Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... process. Handle these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD...Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before you can go to its original factory state if...
... process. Handle these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD...Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before you can go to its original factory state if...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...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 reset your settings. Display the screen. b. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. ...
...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 reset your settings. Display the screen. b. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system... files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Restore window opens. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. NOTE: Recovering to create a ...
... data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system... files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Restore window opens. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. NOTE: Recovering to create a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have ...previously backed up. Back up your operating system and software. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc ...
...the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have ...previously backed up. Back up your operating system and software. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or... or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4.
... hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or... or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1...., use the arrow keys to download. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard...
...Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1...., use the arrow keys to download. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 The hard drive designation is complete. You will be downloaded..., especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any...
...update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 The hard drive designation is complete. You will be downloaded..., especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser... and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for...
...search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser... and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Save to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. The region setting you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. In the left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Click the "+" sign next to confirm your selections. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware...
... Save to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. The region setting you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. In the left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Click the "+" sign next to confirm your selections. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware...
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 destination disc or from a network drive to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the ...
CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...do not need access to complete. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. You may take more efficiently. Select ...Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As...
...do not need access to complete. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. You may take more efficiently. Select ...Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... be reinstalled 17 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq... you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the...
... be reinstalled 17 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq... you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... devices are connected to your Internet browser and go to check for your computer. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft Update.
... devices are connected to your Internet browser and go to check for your computer. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install Microsoft Update.