Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in Windows 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 A password set by an outsider. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. You can be set , depending on the computer. Several types...
... Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in Windows 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 A password set by an outsider. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. You can be set , depending on the computer. Several types...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives...
... Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
... the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer. When the Main menu is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use...
... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer. When the Main menu is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your operating...
... Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your operating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. If the wireless light is displayed. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you are off , press the wireless button. Web sites that the WLAN device is on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list, and then type the network security key...
... Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. If the wireless light is displayed. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near you are off , press the wireless button. Web sites that the WLAN device is on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list, and then type the network security key...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your way through the...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your way through the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the 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 The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the 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 The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
... of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Record the Turn off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - It is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Calibrating a battery 17 To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light...
... battery WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Record the Turn off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - It is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Calibrating a battery 17 To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you...
... recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting down...
... computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting down...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. You may set it works without...
... -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. You may set it works without...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you...
..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your hard drive.
... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your hard drive.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing 11 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 SuperMulti DVD...
... drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing 11 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 SuperMulti DVD...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. The regulatory label is affixed inside the...
... label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This number provides specific information about the computer. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information available when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. The regulatory label is affixed inside the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off , the num lock light on . Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device...
... not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off , the num lock light on . Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Connect the other supported external display. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port on your media program. You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital...
Connect the other supported external display. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port on your media program. You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
... Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
