Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... outsider. The following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. Passwords can be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store...
... outsider. The following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. Passwords can be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... press enter 4 times. 3. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and...to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
... press enter 4 times. 3. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and...to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set , change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times...
...change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 4 successful swipes. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. or - Click Yes to register more fingerprints. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. To register one has been established, and then click Next. However, setting a Windows password...
... 4 successful swipes. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. or - Click Yes to register more fingerprints. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. To register one has been established, and then click Next. However, setting a Windows password...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. Open the Setup Utility by turning.... 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1.
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. Open the Setup Utility by turning.... 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message 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 example an Enable/Disable field... support the TouchPad. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to the menu display, ...
...Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message 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 example an Enable/Disable field... support the TouchPad. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to the menu display, ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ... or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, ...
... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ... or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...power before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 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. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the .... If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created...
...power before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 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. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the .... If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc... stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system...
..., and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc... stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. NOTE...
... does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. NOTE...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...system and software. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried ... the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery ...
...system and software. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried ... the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have...
...: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or... other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
...version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or... other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the downloaded file from your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. 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 instructions that are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins....
...the downloaded file from your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. 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 instructions that are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Open...
... device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... prevent the automatic playing of region changes remaining is displayed on your selections. The number of a CD or DVD. 5. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...
... prevent the automatic playing of region changes remaining is displayed on your selections. The number of a CD or DVD. 5. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. The write process is usually best for creating a data file. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in the ...
Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. The write process is usually best for creating a data file. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. If you want to update your...Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. ...
... device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. If you want to update your...Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... only to save the file 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. Click Security & Updates. 3. Open your computer. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select...
... only to save the file 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. Click Security & Updates. 3. Open your computer. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select...