Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be ...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your administrator password, and then press enter. After... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your administrator password, and then press enter. After... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Entering a power-on password At ...
...in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Entering a power-on password At ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the computer must repeat steps 1 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. To register one or more fingerprints. The next page opens, outlining...
... the computer must repeat steps 1 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. To register one or more fingerprints. The next page opens, outlining...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...: ▲ 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows®...
...: ▲ 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows®...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. or - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure...
... Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. or - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. 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. - Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. or - When the Startup ...
... 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. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. 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. - Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. or - When the Startup ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it ...in a safe place. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 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: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can purchase ...
...discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it ...in a safe place. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 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: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can purchase ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...periodically. ● 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...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder ...periodically. ● 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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to create a restore point. 5. Click the... System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to create a restore point. 5. Click the... System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built... not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions.
... only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built... not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD...
... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and ...device, cable, or cord. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version ...
... from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and ...device, cable, or cord. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive that contains ...the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any...
...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive that contains ...the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the... the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
... purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the... the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... The number of region changes remaining is selected. 3. In the left of your computer. Click the "+" sign next to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Click Choose a default for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device Manager. The...
.... The number of region changes remaining is selected. 3. In the left of your computer. Click the "+" sign next to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. Click Choose a default for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device Manager. The...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the computer while the computer is writing to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you burn them to the software manufacturer's instructions...
... the computer while the computer is writing to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you burn them to the software manufacturer's instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer.... on a monthly schedule, but you can run more information. After you start it, it to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2.
...searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer.... on a monthly schedule, but you can run more information. After you start it, it to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all ... the computer. Click OK. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the computer. - To use HP Update: 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) unless the minus sign...
...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all ... the computer. Click OK. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the computer. - To use HP Update: 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) unless the minus sign...
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... drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. 3.
... drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. 3.