Security - Windows Vista
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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 ENWW 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an ...
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 ENWW 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an ...
Security - Windows Vista
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... exit Hibernation. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...● To delete a power-on password, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of...
... exit Hibernation. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...● To delete a power-on password, type your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your current password in the lower-left corner of...
Security - Windows Vista
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... in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the page. NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you can... use a fingerprint logon to , and then click Register Fingerprints. Multiple swipes are using a Windows password. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you want to Windows. To set up the fingerprint reader for enrolling the first fingerprint. In Windows, double-click...
... in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the page. NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before you can... use a fingerprint logon to , and then click Register Fingerprints. Multiple swipes are using a Windows password. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you want to Windows. To set up the fingerprint reader for enrolling the first fingerprint. In Windows, double-click...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to AC power before you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are not compatible...
... to AC power before you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are not compatible...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... can be a time saver if you have to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save ... restore points to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point 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 disc...
... can be a time saver if you have to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save ... restore points to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point 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 disc...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you want to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System ... a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2.
...you want to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System ... a restore point. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up your computer. ...you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start...you set up all personal files. 2. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore...
HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up your computer. ...you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start...you set up all personal files. 2. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. To start...
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. To start...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 ...
To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. ENWW Displaying system information 3 To set when you restore the factory default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to enter setup"... the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. The Setup ...
... begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. ENWW Displaying system information 3 To set when you restore the factory default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to enter setup"... the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. The Setup ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The "Press to change the boot order. When you use the arrow keys to the Setup Utility. For more information about the Setup Utility...close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use the arrow keys to the menu display. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW Using advanced Setup Utility ...
...from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The "Press to change the boot order. When you use the arrow keys to the Setup Utility. For more information about the Setup Utility...close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use the arrow keys to the menu display. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW Using advanced Setup Utility ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your hard drive. ...System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select ...
...hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your hard drive. ...System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer.... 2. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, ...
... that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer.... 2. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...and follow these steps: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start ...install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive that has an ...
...and follow these steps: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software. 4. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start ...install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive that has an ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... it down the computer. When the battery is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to which they apply. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that must be handled with...
... it down the computer. When the battery is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to which they apply. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that must be handled with...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Windows online Help for unnecessary files that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run Disk Cleanup...
... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Windows online Help for unnecessary files that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run Disk Cleanup...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: TouchPad is enabled. ● Blue: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: TouchPad is enabled. ● Blue: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5 6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5 6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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fn+f3 Alternate between computer display and external display. Decrease screen brightness. 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. fn+f2 Open a Web browser. fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 Using ... the function keys (3). fn+f1 Open the Print Options window. fn+esc Open Help and Support. Initiate QuickLock. fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 Increase screen brightness. Stop an audio CD or a DVD.
fn+f3 Alternate between computer display and external display. Decrease screen brightness. 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. fn+f2 Open a Web browser. fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 Using ... the function keys (3). fn+f1 Open the Print Options window. fn+esc Open Help and Support. Initiate QuickLock. fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 Increase screen brightness. Stop an audio CD or a DVD.