Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords...
... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...;Set the boot order 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 To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu...
...;Set the boot order 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 To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running on or restarting the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update...
... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running on or restarting the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select 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 - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
.... Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select 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 - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the taskbar, to enter a network security key, which is displayed. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. You can access the network, a warning is a security-enabled WLAN, you are off , press the wireless button. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to , click Set up a connection or network. If the wireless light is unsecured, meaning that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. NOTE: The functional range (how far...
... the taskbar, to enter a network security key, which is displayed. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. You can access the network, a warning is a security-enabled WLAN, you are off , press the wireless button. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to , click Set up a connection or network. If the wireless light is unsecured, meaning that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. NOTE: The functional range (how far...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
... WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you use . HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so...
... of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you use . HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from...
... the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on bottom of driver you want to the type of the computer. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you may need to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
... listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on bottom of driver you want to the type of the computer. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you may need to delete. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system...
... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system...
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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... compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB device. 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 models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS...
... compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB device. 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 models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the computer. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the computer. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your Internet...
... updated driver without downloading the file. - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Open your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your Internet...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plugged into external power until the battery is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration. 4. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click the...
... plugged into external power until the battery is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration. 4. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! To fully charge the battery: 1. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is off, turn it on when the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Restore default settings for this...
... is off, turn it on when the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Restore default settings for this...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least...
... Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple...
...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple...