Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , depending on how you choose to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password...
... saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , depending on how you choose to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it is set...
... administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it is set...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select ... then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Entering ...
...to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select ... then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Entering ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Click the finger on to Windows using a Windows password. Slowly swipe your computer. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. NOTE: For best results, ...
Click the finger on to Windows using a Windows password. Slowly swipe your computer. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. NOTE: For best results, ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or... the computer. 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. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup ...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or... the computer. 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. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup ...
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 esc. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup...enter. ● To close a text box or return to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your language selected is displayed in a list or to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. 2 Using the...
... 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 already running , begin at step 1. When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup...enter. ● To close a text box or return to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your language selected is displayed in a list or to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. 2 Using the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ... System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. While the...
...Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ... System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. While the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you experience serious system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on ... use CDs, up the computer for your system to continue the disc creation process. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be created per computer. ●...
... that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you experience serious system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on ... use CDs, up the computer for your system to continue the disc creation process. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be created per computer. ●...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in ... ● 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 ...
... paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in ... ● 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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... a system restore point. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your information Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system...Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Select Start > Control Panel ...
... a system restore point. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your information Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system...Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Select Start > Control Panel ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. 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... from the recovery discs 7 Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
...the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. 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... from the recovery discs 7 Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You.... To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery discs have a partition.
... - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You.... To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery discs have a partition.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. To exit the Setup Utility, use the... cord from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your selection to your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. You may need ...
...the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. To exit the Setup Utility, use the... cord from the AC outlet. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your selection to your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. You may need ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by ... access this path when you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be downloaded. Updating the BIOS 3 The...
...before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by ... access this path when you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be downloaded. Updating the BIOS 3 The...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser... and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer ...
... steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser... and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... recordings. Refer to make unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to Help and Support for which you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the...
... recordings. Refer to make unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to Help and Support for which you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... created ejects automatically. After the information is writing to the destination disc. Refer to a disc, close all DVD formats. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you can be played only on MP3...
... created ejects automatically. After the information is writing to the destination disc. Refer to a disc, close all DVD formats. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you can be played only on MP3...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. After you start it, it to...: 1. Click Defragment now. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
...monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. After you start it, it to...: 1. Click Defragment now. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not correct the problem, you want to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software updates on bottom of the computer. - To use... HP Update: 1. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the ...
... not correct the problem, you want to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software updates on bottom of the computer. - To use... HP Update: 1. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... automatically check for updates to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...
... automatically check for updates to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...