Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set by an outsider. Several types of up to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Windows must be any combination of passwords...
... Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set by an outsider. Several types of up to your computer information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Windows must be any combination of passwords...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, ... try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must be entered...
or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, ... try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must be entered...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On ...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
.... While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On ...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you do not have completed 4 successful swipes. Type your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. The "...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you do not have completed 4 successful swipes. Type your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. The "...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that...
... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..." message is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. If the... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
..." message is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. If the... by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Open ...arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Displaying system information 3 ...
...key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Open ...arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Displaying system information 3 ...
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. Handle these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process. Select Start ...> All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: If you are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ●...
...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. Handle these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process. Select Start ...> All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: If you are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ●...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 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 periodically. ● ...Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ●...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 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 periodically. ● ...Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ●...
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... save and name a snapshot of your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these...
... save and name a snapshot of your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the recovery discs 7 However, if your operating system and software. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive ...4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs...
... the recovery discs 7 However, if your operating system and software. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive ...4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or...for computers that do not have a recovery partition. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your ...
...All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or...for computers that do not have a recovery partition. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading ...: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update...
... to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading ...: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click ... the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen.
... the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click ... the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately...
... may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... settings through the operating system: 1. Click OK. Click either Take no action or Ask me every time to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is selected. 3. The region setting you want to Help and Support for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device...
... settings through the operating system: 1. Click OK. Click either Take no action or Ask me every time to prevent the automatic playing of the computer screen is selected. 3. The region setting you want to Help and Support for all media and devices check box at the upper left pane, click Device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: For details about using . Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive to a destination disc. Refer to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 7
... the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: For details about using . Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive to a destination disc. Refer to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD 7
Drives - Windows Vista
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...computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may take more information. Follow the on ...Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision.
...computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may take more information. Follow the on ...Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...is already showing. 5. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must... to the type of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2....
...is already showing. 5. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are listed in the toolbar. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must... to the type of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for any discs from the optical drive. 2....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... is set to automatically check for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click your computer. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
... is set to automatically check for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click your computer. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...