Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer information. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it in a file...
... computer information. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it in a file...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the 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 f10. - Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the 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 f10. - Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.../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 To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader...
.../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 To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages...
... system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS...
... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp...
... displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you are listed, you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is amber when all wireless devices are out of range of the connection. Web sites that anyone can choose to create a new network connection. 4. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light...
... Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you are listed, you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is amber when all wireless devices are out of range of the connection. Web sites that anyone can choose to create a new network connection. 4. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the...
... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. After you use . Refer to run on -screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password...
... the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. After you use . Refer to run on -screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... work. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery...
... work. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on...
..., press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... operation of drivers is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Click Microsoft Update to your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window...
... operation of drivers is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Click Microsoft Update to your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select...
... Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...(High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as...
...(High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system...
... latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power...
... possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after . 7. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery...
... AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after . 7. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on...
... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is shut down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...
... is shut down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...