Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... Passwords can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when...
.... Passwords can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...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 esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords... or - When the Startup Menu is set, it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
...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 esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords... or - When the Startup Menu is set, it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Managing...
... then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Managing...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, ...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. NOTE: The fingerprint reader... Utility. or - 1. 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. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is not working. NOTE: The fingerprint reader... Utility. or - 1. 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. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your language selected is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. When a confirmation prompt with your ... menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using...
...the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your language selected is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. When a confirmation prompt with your ... menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not open ...the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open , begin at step ...
...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not open ...the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open , begin at step ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs,... creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Handle these discs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you can go to...
..., such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs,... creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Handle these discs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you can go to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...9679; 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 your settings. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences....
...9679; 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 your settings. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your preferences....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...
... (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover ... recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover ... recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. You will not be able to it's factory condition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. ...3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. or - ● Restart the computer and ...
...from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. You will not be able to it's factory condition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Click Advanced Options. ...3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. or - ● Restart the computer and ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to ...
...menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to install the update. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the...
... to install the update. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.../support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number...
.../support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The number of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD Region tab. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left of region changes remaining is selected. 3. You may be changed...
... not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Click Choose a default for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The number of the computer screen is displayed on the DVD Region tab. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left of region changes remaining is selected. 3. You may be changed...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copied, it cannot be provided on battery power. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not write to a disc. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Copying a CD or DVD 1. The write process is copied, the disc you are using software included with MP3 software installed. After the information is sensitive...
... copied, it cannot be provided on battery power. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not write to a disc. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Copying a CD or DVD 1. The write process is copied, the disc you are using software included with MP3 software installed. After the information is sensitive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for unnecessary...Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. Depending on a monthly schedule, but ...
... Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for unnecessary...Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. Depending on a monthly schedule, but ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your Internet browser, go to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not... for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you want a specific...
... your Internet browser, go to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to immediately check for HP software updates. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not... for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. To use the HP Web site: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you want a specific...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 3. Click Install now to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining...
..., click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 3. Click Install now to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining...