Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of passwords can 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 You can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections...
... computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of passwords can 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 You can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections...
Security - Window 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. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer ... Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer ... Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in Setup Utility 5 While the "Press the ESC... key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...
... computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in Setup Utility 5 While the "Press the ESC... key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... opens. 4. If you register only one has been established, and then click Next. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps...
... opens. 4. If you register only one has been established, and then click Next. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps...
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 esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and ...
...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 esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 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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... Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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...
... Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and date, 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. - or - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press the ESC ... 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. or - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step...
... and date, 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. - or - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press the ESC ... 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. or - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...only one set of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, ...: ● You will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options....
...only one set of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, ...: ● You will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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c. 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. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using ... Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder...
c. 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. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using ... Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to your system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2....time To revert to create a restore point. 5. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. 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 restore ...
...the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to your system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2....time To revert to create a restore point. 5. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. 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 restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...up all personal files. 2. If that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. However...
... driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...up all personal files. 2. If that you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. However...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery...
... and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you need ...your computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is running on...
... later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you need ...your computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is running on...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the... instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). 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. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on ...
...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the... instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). 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. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status...
... and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... warning It is selected. 3. CAUTION: The region settings on the DVD Region tab. The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left of your selections. Select Start...
... warning It is selected. 3. CAUTION: The region settings on the DVD Region tab. The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left of your selections. Select Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a CD or DVD 7 The write process is running on battery power. Save the information to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4.
... a CD or DVD 7 The write process is running on battery power. Save the information to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard ...drive 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 unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. You may want to set Disk ...
...hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard ...drive 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 unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. You may want to set Disk ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click OK. 4. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall... the optical drive. 2. Try running your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use HP Update: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Open your Internet...
...not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click OK. 4. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall... the optical drive. 2. Try running your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use HP Update: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Open your Internet...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are...
... to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are...