Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Passwords can be entered at a Windows prompt. 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
... Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Passwords can be entered at a Windows prompt. 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
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...: 1. Protects the computer by requiring a password to the following topics. After you set , it each time you access the computer. Your administrator password is it displayed as it in a safe place. Setting passwords in Setup Utility. It also protects access to the computer contents. ● After this password is set in...
...: 1. Protects the computer by requiring a password to the following topics. After you set , it each time you access the computer. Your administrator password is it displayed as it in a safe place. Setting passwords in Setup Utility. It also protects access to the computer contents. ● After this password is set in...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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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 computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Use the .... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Managing an administrator password To...
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 computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Use the .... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Managing an administrator password To...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on password, type your current... exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a ...
... computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. Managing a power-on password, type your current... exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically. Both orientations require that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display ● On the left side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor.
Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that you swipe your computer model, the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically. Both orientations require that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display ● On the left side of the display Depending on your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents 1 Starting the Setup Utility 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility 2 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Displaying system information ...3 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 3 Exiting the Setup Utility ...4 3 Setup Utility menus Main menu ...5 Security menu ...5 System Configuration menu ...6 Diagnostics menu ...6 Index ...7 iii
Table of contents 1 Starting the Setup Utility 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility 2 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Displaying system information ...3 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 3 Exiting the Setup Utility ...4 3 Setup Utility menus Main menu ...5 Security menu ...5 System Configuration menu ...6 Diagnostics menu ...6 Index ...7 iii
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization... system is not working. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 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...
... models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization... system is not working. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 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...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. If the Setup Utility... enter. 5. Your change goes into effect immediately. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility To ...
... or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. If the Setup Utility... enter. 5. Your change goes into effect immediately. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility To ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1....arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to ...
... language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1....arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Exiting the Setup Utility You can exit the Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus...
... Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Exiting the Setup Utility You can exit the Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 6 A administrator password 5 B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 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 ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 6 A administrator password 5 B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Display the screen. b. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature...
..., toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Display the screen. b. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a recovery partition. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system...
... a recovery partition. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Click Regional and Language Options. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Your location is displayed under Location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3.
Click Regional and Language Options. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Your location is displayed under Location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... location setting as "home" or "work") for the new location setting. 5. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is displayed by the modem, the Country/region selection for USA or UK is not made. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number...
... location setting as "home" or "work") for the new location setting. 5. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is displayed by the modem, the Country/region selection for USA or UK is not made. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... click Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you are selected in which you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the remote modem. The...
... click Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you are selected in which you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the remote modem. The...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by ...the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to an optional power source. To download a BIOS ...
...hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by ...the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to an optional power source. To download a BIOS ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...(for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that... contains the update. 4. You will need to the location on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
...(for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that... contains the update. 4. You will need to the location on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. When ... double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. or - Select your ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later.
Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. When ... double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. or - Select your ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...system controls ...6 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...8 Protecting your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection ... connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19 Network status icon is not displayed 20 Current network security codes are unavailable 21 WLAN connection is very weak ...22 Cannot connect to the wireless router 23 Index ...24...
...system controls ...6 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...8 Protecting your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection ... connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19 Network status icon is not displayed 20 Current network security codes are unavailable 21 WLAN connection is very weak ...22 Cannot connect to the wireless router 23 Index ...24...