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 Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Passwords can also use the same ...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Passwords can also use the same ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer viruses. It is preinstalled on the computer. Antivirus software can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them , and in Help and Support. 6 Chapter 3 Using antivirus software To view and access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security. For more information about computer viruses, type...
... computer viruses. It is preinstalled on the computer. Antivirus software can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them , and in Help and Support. 6 Chapter 3 Using antivirus software To view and access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security. For more information about computer viruses, type...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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To protect the computer from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 5 Installing critical security updates Updates to Windows and other software may have become available after you receive an alert. Use the update link at ...
To protect the computer from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 5 Installing critical security updates Updates to Windows and other software may have become available after you receive an alert. Use the update link at ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... then press enter. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or...
... then press enter. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the Setup Utility. Open the Setup Utility by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.
.... 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 ...
System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security...
... 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 7, 8 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 7 system restore points 1, 6 U using system restore 6 Index 9
... dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 7, 8 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 7 system restore points 1, 6 U using system restore 6 Index 9
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... by default.) 6. As you travel to different locations, set your preference from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem, the Country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed by the computer so that you could add a setting named "Work" that...
... by default.) 6. As you travel to different locations, set your preference from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem, the Country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed by the computer so that you could add a setting named "Work" that...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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...settings. To change the dialing mode in your modem location setting. 4. Click the listing for clicks (pulses) or tones. Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing. A line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line is usually an analog line. ● ...Check for pulse or tone dialing. The dialing mode option selected must match the dialing mode supported by a telephone line, dial a few digits on the telephone, and then listen for the modem. 4. Tones indicate that the telephone line...
...settings. To change the dialing mode in your modem location setting. 4. Click the listing for clicks (pulses) or tones. Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing. A line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line is usually an analog line. ● ...Check for pulse or tone dialing. The dialing mode option selected must match the dialing mode supported by a telephone line, dial a few digits on the telephone, and then listen for the modem. 4. Tones indicate that the telephone line...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later ...computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility...
...Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later ...computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... later. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the ...models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you...
... later. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the ...models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is not compatible ...a mobile network operator's base station. For more of up to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 1 typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of wires. 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless technology transfers data across...
...shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is not compatible ...a mobile network operator's base station. For more of up to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 1 typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of wires. 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless technology transfers data across...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, click Start > Help and Support. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, click Start > Help and Support. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a network security key, which is on . If the wireless light is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of the connection. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security-enabled...
... a network security key, which is on . If the wireless light is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of the connection. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security-enabled...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...sections in most cases is a mobile phone network operator. For information on the code division multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to networks based on the road or ...operators require the use of your computer. If the SIM is preinstalled in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with WLANs. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to access the Internet from the computer. Coverage for ...
...sections in most cases is a mobile phone network operator. For information on the code division multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to networks based on the road or ...operators require the use of your computer. If the SIM is preinstalled in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with WLANs. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to access the Internet from the computer. Coverage for ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, ...either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem...
Cannot connect to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, ...either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... search box. 4. Click the option 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you...
... search box. 4. Click the option 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL... of the computer. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see a list of device is...
... ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL... of the computer. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see a list of device is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also write to a CD or DVD. Some optical drives can also read standard... CD and DVD discs. To prevent loss of the supported optical drives. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive...
... Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also write to a CD or DVD. Some optical drives can also read standard... CD and DVD discs. To prevent loss of the supported optical drives. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive...