Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same...
... the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password... Hibernation. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed...
...Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password... Hibernation. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - Managing a power-...field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, ...
... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - Managing a power-...field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... fingerprints. Slowly swipe your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. NOTE: Each user who wants...
... fingerprints. Slowly swipe your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. NOTE: Each user who wants...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. 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 f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. or - ...
... 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. 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 f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. or - ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... displayed, press enter. 5. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it... step 1. 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 Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1.
... displayed, press enter. 5. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it... step 1. 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 Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 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 esc. or - Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. While the "Press.... 4. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and...
...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 esc. or - Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. While the "Press.... 4. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Select Start ...and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Advanced Options. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you will need ...
... (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Select Start ...and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Advanced Options. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you will need ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit... > Paste. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. b. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions ● Create a ...
... templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit... > Paste. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. b. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions ● Create a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You also can create additional restore ...whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your system, you are creating a system ...
...and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You also can create additional restore ...whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your system, you are creating a system ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to create an ... Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has...
Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to create an ... Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select... the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11....
...partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select... the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...turning on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on the screen to download your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download...unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently ...
...turning on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on the screen to download your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download...unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... designation. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you are ready... installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive...
... designation. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you are ready... installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 the latest software...
.... To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 the latest software...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROM drives. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The region setting you want to make unauthorized copies of the computer screen is selected. 3. You may be changed only 5 times. Click OK. Confirm that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The number of region changes remaining...
...-ROM drives. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The region setting you want to make unauthorized copies of the computer screen is selected. 3. You may be changed only 5 times. Click OK. Confirm that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The number of region changes remaining...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... cannot be changed . The write process is running on battery power. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than...
... cannot be changed . The write process is running on battery power. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to...
... Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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NOTE: If you are prompted to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. To use HP Update: 1. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All...
NOTE: If you are prompted to step 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. To use HP Update: 1. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7.
..., restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7.