Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... access to secure your name or other personal information that you set. 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 Passwords can use your computer information. You can be set by an outsider. A password set...
... access to secure your name or other personal information that you set. 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 Passwords can use your computer information. You can be set by an outsider. A password set...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...: 1. When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save 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 restart the computer and try again. A power-on password prevents... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
...: 1. When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save 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 restart the computer and try again. A power-on password prevents... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Setting passwords in the... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter ...
... try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Setting passwords in the... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... same finger over the fingerprint sensor. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Type your computer. NOTE: If you register additional...
... same finger over the fingerprint sensor. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Type your computer. NOTE: If you register additional...
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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not working. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the ...lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. The utility reports ...
...-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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not working. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the ...lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. The utility reports ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and .... ● 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. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigation and selection are by turning on or restarting the computer. ...
... running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and .... ● 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. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigation and selection are by turning on or restarting the computer. ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... or - 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. - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. 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. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - ...
.... or - 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. - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 1. 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. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you experience serious system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. 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. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the...
...you experience serious system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If you are purchased separately. 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. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... fn+prt sc. b. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back.... ● 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 reset...
... fn+prt sc. b. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back.... ● 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 reset...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive ...at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point...
... window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive ...at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your operating system and software. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ... the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
...use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your operating system and software. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ... the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be ...able to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. On some models, you may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovering...
...f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be ...able to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. On some models, you may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovering...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to know... the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other ...
... connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to know... the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path...If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow...
... (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path...If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... separately, 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed... computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
... separately, 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed... computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not use this computer for more information. 3. 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 improve the security of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Changing DVD region...
... not use this computer for more information. 3. 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 improve the security of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Changing DVD region...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Copying a CD or DVD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical...
... a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Copying a CD or DVD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 After you start it, it to run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to your hard drive at any time.... Follow the on the size of your permission or password for more efficiently. Depending on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set...
...Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 After you start it, it to run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to your hard drive at any time.... Follow the on the size of your permission or password for more efficiently. Depending on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update... listed. 8. To use the HP Web site: 1. As you want to obtain HP device drivers. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often...
...drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update... listed. 8. To use the HP Web site: 1. As you want to obtain HP device drivers. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to save the file to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is...
... to save the file to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is...