Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access to record each password you choose to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set, depending on the computer. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out...
... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access to record each password you choose to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set, depending on the computer. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... press enter. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the Setup Utility. or - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Startup Menu is...
... press enter. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the Setup Utility. or - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Startup Menu is...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. 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...
.... Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. 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, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM. Install the updates. 1 Most software and BIOS updates on the...
... contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM. Install the updates. 1 Most software and BIOS updates on the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ESC key for your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. You may need to download. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
... ESC key for your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. You may need to download. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your selection to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4.
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... all wireless devices are prompted to create a new network connection. 4. Web sites that the WLAN device is a security code. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a corporate WLAN, contact your network administrator or IT department. 10 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN For additional information on . Select your WLAN from your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to enter a network security key, which...
... all wireless devices are prompted to create a new network connection. 4. Web sites that the WLAN device is a security code. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to a corporate WLAN, contact your network administrator or IT department. 10 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN For additional information on . Select your WLAN from your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to enter a network security key, which...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of your permission or password for your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of your permission or password for your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the power button. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
... the power button. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to immediately check for software updates on bottom of the computer. - Click Next to update your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
... Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to immediately check for software updates on bottom of the computer. - Click Next to update your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click your hard drive. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install...
... the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click your hard drive. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
... 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 Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
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 external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. 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...
... 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 external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... retailers. Connect the other supported external display. The HDMI port connects the computer to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. The...
... retailers. Connect the other supported external display. The HDMI port connects the computer to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. The...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to immediately check for your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Open your hard drive. Follow the on your Internet browser...
... to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to immediately check for your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Open your hard drive. Follow the on your Internet browser...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery: 1. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off or in use, but it should not need to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after . 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power. The battery light...
... battery: 1. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off or in use, but it should not need to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after . 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power. The battery light...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on when the battery is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. If the computer is off . Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . 2. Step 4: Fully recharge...
Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on when the battery is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. If the computer is off . Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . 2. Step 4: Fully recharge...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try 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 and disconnected from external power for an...
... close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try 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 and disconnected from external power for an...