Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be set , depending on the computer. ● Do not use the same password...
... following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be set , depending on the computer. ● Do not use the same password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning 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. - To save your administrator password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After ...
... 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning 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. - To save your administrator password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set ... press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password...
Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set ... press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., setting a Windows password optimizes the security of using a fingerprint that you have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you do not have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. or - The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. The...
..., setting a Windows password optimizes the security of using a fingerprint that you have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you do not have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. or - The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. The...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... turning 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows®... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
... turning 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows®... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change the language of the Setup Utility. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately... step 1. 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 f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to toggle a ...
...a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change the language of the Setup Utility. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately... step 1. 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 f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to toggle a ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your...3. 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 displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press...
...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your...3. 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 displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... AC 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 Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The software allows the creation of only one set of...first time. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. If you can go to the next step. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may ...
... AC 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 Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The software allows the creation of only one set of...first time. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. If you can go to the next step. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the... screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and...
...; Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. To copy the... screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... In the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you can then recover back to that point if you are... creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to create a restore point. 5. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...
... In the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you can then recover back to that point if you are... creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to create a restore point. 5. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from...up your operating system and software. If that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create ...
... system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from...up your operating system and software. If that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard ... - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Use these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be able to recover using this procedure. On...
Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard ... - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Use these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be able to recover using this procedure. On...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download.... 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link...
...: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download.... 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to install the update. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS... installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the...
... has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to install the update. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS... installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure...
...of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult ...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on the DVD drive. To change settings. 6. Click either Take no action or Ask me every time to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to improve the security...
... on the DVD drive. To change settings. 6. Click either Take no action or Ask me every time to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to improve the security...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... files can use CD-Rs to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to a disc, close all DVD formats. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Refer to copy...
... files can use CD-Rs to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to a disc, close all DVD formats. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Refer to copy...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to ...monthly schedule, but you use . You may set it may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for unnecessary files...
...can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to ...monthly schedule, but you use . You may set it may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for unnecessary files...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...drivers are listed in the toolbar. 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. NOTE: You... to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. Remove...
...drivers are listed in the toolbar. 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. NOTE: You... to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. Remove...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to automatically check for your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click your ...
Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to automatically check for your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click your ...