HP USB Digital Drive
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Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. 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. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Security - Windows Vista
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... passwords, follow requirements set a password with keyboard number keys, your computer information. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is...
... passwords, follow requirements set a password with keyboard number keys, your computer information. 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 CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is...
Security - Windows Vista
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...password is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to set , entered, changed, or deleted. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then ...is set, it is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set , change, or delete this password: 1. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the ...
...password is displayed in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your administrator password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to set , entered, changed, or deleted. Power-on password Your power-on or restarting the computer, and then ...is set, it is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set , change, or delete this password: 1. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the ...
Security - Windows Vista
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...The right index finger is displayed. 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. After you have registered at least 2 different fingers. 5. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each...then repeat steps 1 through 8. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ENWW 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...
...The right index finger is displayed. 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. After you have registered at least 2 different fingers. 5. NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each...then repeat steps 1 through 8. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ENWW 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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... settings in a safe place. NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the...
... settings in a safe place. NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. The recovery discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... have to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Display the screen. 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 ...
... have to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Display the screen. 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
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...Click Create. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance ...> System. 2. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. 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 Create. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance ...> System. 2. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. If you create or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ●...discs: 1. Back up . NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer.
... Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. If you create or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ●...discs: 1. Back up . NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. The airport security devices that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is writing to...
... process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear. The airport security devices that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is writing to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can...
... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can...
Notebook Tour - 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...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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. 1 Turn on or restart the computer. 2. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. NOTE...
...-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 Turn on or restart the computer. 2. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is not working or will not load. NOTE...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... procedure explains how to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is open, press...
... procedure explains how to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is open, press...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...the factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is not already running , begin at step 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the ... 1. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. ...
...the factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is not already running , begin at step 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the ... 1. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. 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
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... the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The " to boot from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The ...displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is ...
... the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The " to boot from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The ...displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is ...
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. To start the Setup Utility: 1. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. The utility reports...
...-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. To start the Setup Utility: 1. NOTE The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. The utility reports...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... then press enter. 3. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the...
... then press enter. 3. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... 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. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your... default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to enter setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility. Select Exit > Load ...
... 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. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE Your password, security, and language settings are set your... default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to enter setup" is displayed in the Setup Utility. Select Exit > Load ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible..., and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to boot from the current session, use the f10 procedure, you 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 Then use the arrow keys...
...Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible..., and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to boot from the current session, use the f10 procedure, you 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 Then use the arrow keys...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to know the version of the date, name, or other system information... is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where...
... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to know the version of the date, name, or other system information... is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where...