Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to secure your information. You can be entered at a Windows prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility 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 Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
.... Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to secure your information. You can be entered at a Windows prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility 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 Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test...
... hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Access the updates on the computer. If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices...
...://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Access the updates on the computer. If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... device, or connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
... device, or connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
... file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are...
... to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web...
... System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of damage to a USB port on the computer. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 11 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
... of damage to a USB port on the computer. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 11 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided...
... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting...
... 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This ...
To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... this location. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the illustration in use. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ●...
... this location. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the illustration in use. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ●...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this computer. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide...
... approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this computer. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled...
... an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... lift your finger up or down over the white line. To scroll up and down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Then, right-click the device representing your finger from the TouchPad to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers.
... lift your finger up or down over the white line. To scroll up and down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Then, right-click the device representing your finger from the TouchPad to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - Windows scans your computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. To do so, restart your device. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Try to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click Install now to do this, click Download...
... installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - Windows scans your computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. To do so, restart your device. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Try to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click Install now to do this, click Download...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... a battery is new, has been unused for one month or more , or is charging, the battery meter in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged, in use , or not installed. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery...
... a battery is new, has been unused for one month or more , or is charging, the battery meter in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged, in use , or not installed. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... are onboard aircraft. or - Change the Turn off . Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. It is heavily used, it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Record the Turn off . Click OK. 10. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is...
... are onboard aircraft. or - Change the Turn off . Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. It is heavily used, it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Record the Turn off . Click OK. 10. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 19...
... you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 19...