Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. You...
... set 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. You...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 esc. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set ...restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Open the Setup Utility ...
... 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 esc. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set ...restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. After this password, follow these steps: 1. Open the Setup Utility ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 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 screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your...
or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 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 screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Next. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Click No if you have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you can create a Windows password at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Slowly swipe your chosen finger over the fingerprint...
... Next. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Click No if you have completed 4 successful swipes. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you can create a Windows password at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Slowly swipe your chosen finger over the fingerprint...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... not working. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ...
... not working. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language, and then... on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup...
...a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language, and then... on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how... to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press ...
... begin at step 2. 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how... to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 While the "Press ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are required. Follow the on battery power.... NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can...
Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If you are required. Follow the on battery power.... NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder.... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder.... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... changes made to create a restore point. 5. The System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally..., follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can create additional ...
... changes made to create a restore point. 5. The System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally..., follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can create additional ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery ...system if you to recover your computer. 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 have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...
.... Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery ...system if you to recover your computer. 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 have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This restores... Next. 4. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen.
...) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This restores... Next. 4. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed... by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading...adapter. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3.
... to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed... by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading...adapter. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to ... no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard...
Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to ... no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on...
Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... setting on your selections. You may be changed only 5 times. Click OK. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to make unauthorized copies of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. To change settings. 6. Right-click the DVD drive for your computer. Click either Take no action or Ask me...
... setting on your selections. You may be changed only 5 times. Click OK. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to make unauthorized copies of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD drive. To change settings. 6. Right-click the DVD drive for your computer. Click either Take no action or Ask me...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... any open files and close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. NOTE: For details about using .
... any open files and close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. NOTE: For details about using .
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the computer to run more efficiently. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: Windows...
... the computer to run more efficiently. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Try running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use... HP Update: 1. As you want to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your...
... for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Try running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use... HP Update: 1. As you want to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your hard drive. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install ...
When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your hard drive. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install ...