Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... that could be easily discovered by an outsider. Passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows or in a file on the computer. You can be entered at...
... that could be easily discovered by an outsider. Passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows or in a file on the computer. You can be entered at...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must be entered each time you turn on password prevents unauthorized use ...your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your power-on or ...
.... or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must be entered each time you turn on password prevents unauthorized use ...your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your power-on or ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your.... While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...
...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your.... While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... recommends that finger in green. 6. Click No if you do not have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a message...
... recommends that finger in green. 6. Click No if you do not have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of the taskbar. 2. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a message...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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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. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ... the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot...
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. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even ... the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the TouchPad. To save your language selected is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the ... menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility 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 select System ...
...the TouchPad. To save your language selected is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the ... menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility 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 select System ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 f10. - System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is already running , begin at step ...settings in the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ...
...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 f10. - System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is already running , begin at step ...settings in the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of only one set of recovery discs. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Click Advanced Options. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD...optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Handle these discs after ...
... of only one set of recovery discs. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Click Advanced Options. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD...optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Handle these discs after ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. c. Display the screen. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the... screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if ...
... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. c. Display the screen. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Copy the... screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can reverse the restoration. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does .... Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions.
In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you can reverse the restoration. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does .... Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Software not provided with your... computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer includes...
...drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Software not provided with your... computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer includes...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 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 Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager >... a partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4.
.... 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 Click Advanced Options. 3. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager >... a partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...BIOS information: 1. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent ... the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an ...
...BIOS information: 1. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent ... the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is ...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be ...
...updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is ...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If ... area after you are using was purchased 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...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If ... area after you are using was purchased 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on...
... unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to improve the security of the computer screen is displayed on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive...
... your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more efficiently. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Cleanup: 1.
... your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more efficiently. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Cleanup: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq...changes icon 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 HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq...changes icon 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 HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click the Windows Vista®...
... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click the Windows Vista®...