Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the computer, record each password immediately and store it in a secure place. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt...
... the computer, record each password immediately and store it in a secure place. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer. While the "Press... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Managing an administrator password To...
... Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer. While the "Press... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Managing an administrator password To...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on..., type your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2.
... is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on..., type your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2.
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you use the fingerprint reader. 7. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a ...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you use the fingerprint reader. 7. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a ...
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. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information...
...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. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, ... is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately....
...keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, ... is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately....
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... default settings in 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 - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step ... effect when the computer restarts. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup...
... default settings in 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 - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step ... effect when the computer restarts. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Click...discs. 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 Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on battery power, you experience...
... of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Click...discs. 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 Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on battery power, you experience...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. c. Backup suggestions 5 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 and back up this... ● 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 ...
...alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. c. Backup suggestions 5 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 and back up this... ● 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore...Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your information Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date ...
...left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore...Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your information Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver...
...included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the partition, follow... hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen.
... either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from the partition, follow... hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... currently installed on the computer, you want to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, ...Setup Utility. 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 provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. During the download and ...
... currently installed on the computer, you want to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, ...Setup Utility. 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 provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. During the download and ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you ...recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the ...
... begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you ...recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen...
...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted.... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for your permission or password for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Using AutoPlay To configure AutoPlay, follow these steps: 1. The region codes help protect copyrights...
... for your permission or password for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Using AutoPlay To configure AutoPlay, follow these steps: 1. The region codes help protect copyrights...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... cannot be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for a list of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. CAUTION...
... cannot be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for a list of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. CAUTION...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... space and help the computer to run more than an hour to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Click Defragment now. Refer to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented...
... space and help the computer to run more than an hour to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Click Defragment now. Refer to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... tag on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. or - Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to step 6.... on bottom of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you are once again listed. 8. ...
... tag on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. or - Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to step 6.... on bottom of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you are once again listed. 8. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If ...
When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If ...