Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... of the computer, record each password you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following guidelines...
... of the computer, record each password you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following guidelines...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...follow these steps: 1. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow...
... an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...follow these steps: 1. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Managing a power-on or restarting the computer. or - To save... your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
... field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Managing a power-on or restarting the computer. or - To save... your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Finish. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. 8. However, setting a Windows password optimizes the security of your Windows password, if one fingerprint...
... Finish. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. 8. However, setting a Windows password optimizes the security of your Windows password, if one fingerprint...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 f10. - 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 esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup...
...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 f10. - 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 esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to the menu display, press esc.... When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. To save your language selected is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed,...
... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to the menu display, press esc.... When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. To save your language selected is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed,...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the Setup Utility. Displaying system information 3 or - NOTE: Your password, security, and... language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load ...
...message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the Setup Utility. Displaying system information 3 or - NOTE: Your password, security, and... language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before inserting...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 Click Advanced Options. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created ...
... this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before inserting...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 Click Advanced Options. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Back up 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. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To... copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the...
... Back up 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. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To... copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...system, you to create a restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes... to your system. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point.
...system, you to create a restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click Create. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes... to your system. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering ...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering ...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the...: 1. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
... the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the...: 1. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...is connected to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available...
...is connected to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive where the ...downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow...
Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive where the ...downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps:... 1. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen ...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps:... 1. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. 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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... Use AutoPlay for more information. 3. You can be prompted for your DVD drive. The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is selected. 3. In the left of your selections. Click the "+" sign next to prevent the automatic playing of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts...
... Use AutoPlay for more information. 3. You can be prompted for your DVD drive. The region setting you want to improve the security of the computer screen is selected. 3. In the left of your selections. Click the "+" sign next to prevent the automatic playing of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Copying a CD or DVD 7 CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not use MyDVD. Refer to vibration. MP3 files can use software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn...
... the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Copying a CD or DVD 7 CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not use MyDVD. Refer to vibration. MP3 files can use software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... unnecessary files that the system can run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need... Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
... unnecessary files that the system can run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need... Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, ..., if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In Device Manager, ...
... the drivers are once again listed. 8. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, ..., if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In Device Manager, ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... models listed. 4. Click Install now to your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows...
... models listed. 4. Click Install now to your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows...