Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. 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 be any combination...
...-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. 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 be any combination...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...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. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type... when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an ...
...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. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type... when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ●...
..., type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ●...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then click Next. Click Finish. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in the same direction each fingerprint registered. -
..., and then click Next. Click Finish. Click Yes to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in the same direction each fingerprint registered. -
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... not working. 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. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
... not working. 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. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... by 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 esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To...
... by 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 esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... settings. 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 esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ... to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
... settings. 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 esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ... to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality ... can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager ...
...before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality ... can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal ...● 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 ...
...active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal ...● 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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Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information The System Restore window opens. 5. When to create restore points ● Before you add or ...opens. 6. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Under...
Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information The System Restore window opens. 5. When to create restore points ● Before you add or ...opens. 6. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Under...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your computer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided...
... this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your computer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. 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...
... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available... to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. During the download and installation...
... Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available... to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. During the download and installation...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...update. 4. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to access this path when you can delete the ...downloaded file from your computer to the location on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install...
...update. 4. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to access this path when you can delete the ...downloaded file from your computer to the location on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. ... in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for 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. The driver must be ...
... version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. ... in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for 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. The driver must be ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... setting you want to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to confirm your computer. Click the "+" sign next to prevent the automatic playing of copyrightprotected material, including computer...
... setting you want to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to confirm your computer. Click the "+" sign next to prevent the automatic playing of copyrightprotected material, including computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the disc you are using software included with MP3 software installed. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. MP3 files can use software such as the process for creating a data file. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc while...
... the disc you are using software included with MP3 software installed. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. MP3 files can use software such as the process for creating a data file. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc while...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter...on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you do ...
...any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter...on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you do ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click OK. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems,... a listed driver, and press the Delete key. NOTE: You can find your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to immediately...
... on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click OK. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems,... a listed driver, and press the Delete key. NOTE: You can find your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to immediately...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install Microsoft Update. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install the...
... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install Microsoft Update. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install the...