HP USB Digital Drive
Page 9
Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Security - Windows Vista
Page 8
... keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be...
... keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be...
Security - Windows Vista
Page 10
... turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password: 1. Power-on password Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use... 4 times. 3. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on the screen. After this password is set, it is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and try again. Use...
... turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password: 1. Power-on password Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use... 4 times. 3. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on the screen. After this password is set, it is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer and try again. Use...
Security - Windows Vista
Page 18
...NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Multiple swipes 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 ...hand or the right hand. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft...
...NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. Multiple swipes 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 ...hand or the right hand. Continue swiping the same finger over during the fingerprint registration process, right-click the highlighted finger on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 8
...: If you have finished creating the recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before you can exit the program before you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information Recovery Manager opens. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you can go...
...: If you have finished creating the recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before you can exit the program before you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information Recovery Manager opens. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you can go...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 9
...restore points to that point if you can reverse the restoration. Using system restore points When you back up your preferences. 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 customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. Open a word-processing document, and then ...
...restore points to that point if you can reverse the restoration. Using system restore points When you back up your preferences. 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 customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. Open a word-processing document, and then ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 10
... 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 Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The...
... 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 Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. The...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 11
..., such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up your computer. ... Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the...
..., such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you set up your computer. ... Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
Page 5
...-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. 1 Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the computer...
...-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. 1 Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the computer...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
Page 6
.... ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it... does not support the TouchPad. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. 2 Using...
.... ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it... does not support the TouchPad. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. 2 Using...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
Page 7
..., turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4.... in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. The Setup ...
..., turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4.... in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. The Setup ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
Page 8
... you are not visible, press esc to return to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to the menu display. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended... features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup...
... you are not visible, press esc to return to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to the menu display. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended... features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
Page 5
...-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.
...-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.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
Page 6
...your preference. 5. If the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. ...● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then ...
...your preference. 5. If the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. ...● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
Page 7
..., and then press enter. 3. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (...
..., and then press enter. 3. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
Page 8
...press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW For more information about the Setup Utility features... is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The "Press to the menu display. When you are not visible, ...
...press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW For more information about the Setup Utility features... is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Then use either of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The "Press to the menu display. When you are not visible, ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 6
... the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other...opening the Setup Utility. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
... the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other...opening the Setup Utility. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 7
..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using the hard drive path you can delete the... downloaded file from your hard drive designation. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension...
..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using the hard drive path you can delete the... downloaded file from your hard drive designation. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 8
... installation, you want to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. The installation begins. 8. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow... the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions ...
... installation, you want to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. The installation begins. 8. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow... the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to download and follow the instructions ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
Page 10
.... ● 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 information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you have to reset your information When to back ...up your settings. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. Display the...
.... ● 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 information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you have to reset your information When to back ...up your settings. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. Display the...