Security - Windows Vista
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... you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to secure your information. A password set in Windows must be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. 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...
... you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to secure your information. A password set in Windows must be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. 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 - Windows Vista
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... is displayed. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Click OK to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. Multiple swipes are using an optional external fingerprint reader, connect the reader to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on either the left corner of using a Windows password. To set up the fingerprint reader for enrolling the first fingerprint. When the VeriSoft Access Manager...
... is displayed. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Click OK to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. Multiple swipes are using an optional external fingerprint reader, connect the reader to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on either the left corner of using a Windows password. To set up the fingerprint reader for enrolling the first fingerprint. When the VeriSoft Access Manager...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to the Setup Utility. The "Press to the menu display. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide...
... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to the Setup Utility. The "Press to the menu display. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software: 1. NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW 1 If your computer model, product category, and series or family. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software: 1. NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW 1 If your computer model, product category, and series or family. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. NOTE If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility...
... reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. NOTE If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. b. Restart the computer if prompted. b. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. a. c. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Recovery Manager opens. Recovery Manager replaces...
... software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. b. Restart the computer if prompted. b. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. a. c. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Recovery Manager opens. Recovery Manager replaces...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 1. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network...
... device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 1. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network...
Security - Windows XP
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... functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. A password set in a secure place. Several types of up to enter it in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
... functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. A password set in a secure place. Several types of up to enter it in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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... Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to install the update. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates...
... Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to install the update. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP
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... no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that is displayed. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Right-click in the My Computer window. 3. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > My...
... no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that is displayed. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Right-click in the My Computer window. 3. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > My...
Routine Care
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... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to a medium. When the battery pack is writing to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click a volume, and then click Defragment. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. do not drop or compress the drive. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the screen. 4 Chapter 1 Hardware maintenance...
... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to a medium. When the battery pack is writing to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click a volume, and then click Defragment. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. do not drop or compress the drive. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the screen. 4 Chapter 1 Hardware maintenance...
Troubleshooting
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... device is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or WWAN device will scan all channels for available access points. ● Be sure that the computer is off , press the wireless button to a wireless network: 1. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. a. b. NOTE If the wireless button is within optimal range of the screen. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless light...
... device is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or WWAN device will scan all channels for available access points. ● Be sure that the computer is off , press the wireless button to a wireless network: 1. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. a. b. NOTE If the wireless button is within optimal range of the screen. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless light...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive ...46 Identifying the installed optical drive 46 Inserting an optical disc 47 Removing an optical disc (with power 48 Removing an optical disc (without power 49 Using media activity hotkeys 50 Using the audio features ...51 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 51 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 51 Adjusting the volume 52 Using the video features ...53 Using the external monitor port 53 Using the S-Video-out jack 54 Multimedia software ...55 Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 55 Installing multimedia software from...
... Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive ...46 Identifying the installed optical drive 46 Inserting an optical disc 47 Removing an optical disc (with power 48 Removing an optical disc (without power 49 Using media activity hotkeys 50 Using the audio features ...51 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 51 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 51 Adjusting the volume 52 Using the video features ...53 Using the external monitor port 53 Using the S-Video-out jack 54 Multimedia software ...55 Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 55 Installing multimedia software from...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. or - ENWW Using battery power 27 Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. However, a battery in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - The time shown indicates the approximate running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected...
... access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery Health. or - ENWW Using battery power 27 Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. However, a battery in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - The time shown indicates the approximate running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to Never. 5. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click OK. 10. Click Save changes. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off . Record the On battery setting...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to Never. 5. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click OK. 10. Click Save changes. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off . Record the On battery setting...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery. 32 Chapter 3 Power management ENWW When the battery is off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click...
... computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery. 32 Chapter 3 Power management ENWW When the battery is off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. ENWW Shutting down . 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns...
... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. ENWW Shutting down . 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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optical drive DVD region settings 58 DVDPlay using 55 E environmental specifications 14 external monitor port 9, 53 F fn key hotkeys 17 identifying 2 function keys hotkeys 17 identifying 2 H hard drive installing 39 removing 38 hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 Help and Support hotkey 18, 19 Hibernation exiting 25 hotkey 18, 20 initiating 25 writing to CD or DVD 45 hotkeys audio CD or DVD controls 18, 21 decreasing screen brightness 18, 21 description 17 displaying system information 18 increasing screen brightness 18, 21...
optical drive DVD region settings 58 DVDPlay using 55 E environmental specifications 14 external monitor port 9, 53 F fn key hotkeys 17 identifying 2 function keys hotkeys 17 identifying 2 H hard drive installing 39 removing 38 hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 Help and Support hotkey 18, 19 Hibernation exiting 25 hotkey 18, 20 initiating 25 writing to CD or DVD 45 hotkeys audio CD or DVD controls 18, 21 decreasing screen brightness 18, 21 description 17 displaying system information 18 increasing screen brightness 18, 21...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... 50 media controls, hotkeys 18, 21 memory adding or replacing memory modules 61 memory module compartment 10 memory module compartment cover removing 62 replacing 63 memory modules adding 61 replacing 61 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 microphones, supported 51 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 modem approval label 13 monitor port, external 9 mouse, external setting preferences 16 using 16 multimedia software described 55 identifying 55 installing 55 using 56 mute button 4, 51, 52 mute light 5 N network (RJ-45) jack 9 num lock light 5 num lock mode, external keypad 23 O operating...
... 50 media controls, hotkeys 18, 21 memory adding or replacing memory modules 61 memory module compartment 10 memory module compartment cover removing 62 replacing 63 memory modules adding 61 replacing 61 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 microphones, supported 51 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 modem approval label 13 monitor port, external 9 mouse, external setting preferences 16 using 16 multimedia software described 55 identifying 55 installing 55 using 56 mute button 4, 51, 52 mute light 5 N network (RJ-45) jack 9 num lock light 5 num lock mode, external keypad 23 O operating...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... (network) jack 9 S S-Video 20 S-Video-out jack 9, 53, 54 screen brightness hotkeys 18, 21 screen image, switching 18, 20 scroll zones, TouchPad 3, 15 security cable slot 9 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13 shutdown 35 shutting down 35 Sleep exiting 24 initiating 24 writing to CD or DVD 45 slots memory module 10 security cable 9 software multimedia 55 USB devices 60 speakers 6, 51 specifications operating environment 14 rated input power 14 storing battery 33 system information hotkey 18 system information hotkey 18 U USB cable, connecting...
... (network) jack 9 S S-Video 20 S-Video-out jack 9, 53, 54 screen brightness hotkeys 18, 21 screen image, switching 18, 20 scroll zones, TouchPad 3, 15 security cable slot 9 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13 shutdown 35 shutting down 35 Sleep exiting 24 initiating 24 writing to CD or DVD 45 slots memory module 10 security cable 9 software multimedia 55 USB devices 60 speakers 6, 51 specifications operating environment 14 rated input power 14 storing battery 33 system information hotkey 18 system information hotkey 18 U USB cable, connecting...