Security - Windows Vista
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... creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set a password with the same keys. Several types of passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 essential to record each password you set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility...
... creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set a password with the same keys. Several types of passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 essential to record each password you set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility...
Security - Windows Vista
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... first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you want to, and then click Register Fingerprints. On the "Introduce Yourself" page, enter the user's Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: By default, VeriSoft Access Manager requires registration of using an optional external fingerprint reader, connect the reader to the computer...
... first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. Click a different finger on the screen turns green. NOTE: If you want to, and then click Register Fingerprints. On the "Introduce Yourself" page, enter the user's Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: By default, VeriSoft Access Manager requires registration of using an optional external fingerprint reader, connect the reader to the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Refer to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
... folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Refer to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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... use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be increased by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before installing a memory module. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 3. If you are the same size. Close the display. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery from...
... use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be increased by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before installing a memory module. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 3. If you are the same size. Close the display. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery from...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Then use the arrow keys...
... is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Then use the arrow keys...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for more information. 2. NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
... among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for more information. 2. NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on your hard drive. Make a note...
... the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on your hard drive. Make a note...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... drive. 2. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 b. d. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be sure it . Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation...
... drive. 2. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 b. d. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be sure it . Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...; Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
...; Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager. 3. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to...
... Device Manager. 3. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... computer models, the network jack provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects a modem cable. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Right-side components 15 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an AC adapter. Connects an optional S-Video device such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Reads optical discs, and, on select models, also...
... computer models, the network jack provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects a modem cable. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Right-side components 15 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an AC adapter. Connects an optional S-Video device such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Reads optical discs, and, on select models, also...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Disconnect the power from the defective fan/heat sink assembly and installed on page 63) e. Keyboard (see Switch cover on page 61) d. Description For use only with computer models using Intel processors: Equipped with discrete video system memory Equipped with UMA video system memory For use only with computer models using AMD processors: Equipped with UMA video system memory Equipped with discrete video system memory Spare part number...
..., power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Disconnect the power from the defective fan/heat sink assembly and installed on page 63) e. Keyboard (see Switch cover on page 61) d. Description For use only with computer models using Intel processors: Equipped with discrete video system memory Equipped with UMA video system memory For use only with computer models using AMD processors: Equipped with UMA video system memory Equipped with discrete video system memory Spare part number...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... then follow the instructions on the screen. - For more information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 108 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to the menu display. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving changes. ● To close the Setup Utility with or...
... then follow the instructions on the screen. - For more information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 108 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to the menu display. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving changes. ● To close the Setup Utility with or...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State To Do This Change the Setup Utility...
...Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State To Do This Change the Setup Utility...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 12 Windows logo 12 L language support 109 left-side components 15 lights battery 14 caps lock 10 drive 14 num lock 9 power 14 wireless 14 M Main menu 108 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 30 media button 11 memory map specifications 126 memory module product description 4 removal 54 spare part numbers 25, 35, 36, 54 memory/WLAN module compartment 17 memory/WLAN module compartment cover illustrated 28 removal 55 microphone location 9 removal 73 spare part number 27, 33, 74 microphone jack location 14 pin assignments 150 model...
... 12 Windows logo 12 L language support 109 left-side components 15 lights battery 14 caps lock 10 drive 14 num lock 9 power 14 wireless 14 M Main menu 108 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 30 media button 11 memory map specifications 126 memory module product description 4 removal 54 spare part numbers 25, 35, 36, 54 memory/WLAN module compartment 17 memory/WLAN module compartment cover illustrated 28 removal 55 microphone location 9 removal 73 spare part number 27, 33, 74 microphone jack location 14 pin assignments 150 model...
HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700 Entertainment PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... audio 6 camera 6 chipset 2 diskette drive 6 display panel 4 docking support 7 Ethernet 6 external media cards 7 graphics 2 hard drives 4 keyboard 8 memory module 4 modem 6 operating system 8 optical drives 5 pointing device 8 ports 7 power requirements 8 processors 1 product name 1 security 8 serviceability 8 wireless 6 product name 1 Q QuickPlay buttons 11 R rear USB board removal 90 spare part number 22, 37, 90 rear USB board cable, illustrated 29 recovery discs 146 recovery, system 146, 149 remote control spare part numbers 34 remote control, spare part numbers 31, 34 removal/replacement...
... audio 6 camera 6 chipset 2 diskette drive 6 display panel 4 docking support 7 Ethernet 6 external media cards 7 graphics 2 hard drives 4 keyboard 8 memory module 4 modem 6 operating system 8 optical drives 5 pointing device 8 ports 7 power requirements 8 processors 1 product name 1 security 8 serviceability 8 wireless 6 product name 1 Q QuickPlay buttons 11 R rear USB board removal 90 spare part number 22, 37, 90 rear USB board cable, illustrated 29 recovery discs 146 recovery, system 146, 149 remote control spare part numbers 34 remote control, spare part numbers 31, 34 removal/replacement...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... is being accessed. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is pressed. Blinks once when the media button is pressed. Blinks once when the next/fast forward button is pressed. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is pressed. Blinks once when the DVD button is being used to decrease speaker volume. Lights Component (1) Power lights (2)* (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light (5) Media button light (6) DVD button light (7) Previous/rewind light (8) Play/pause light (9) Next/fast forward light (10) Stop light (11) Volume mute light (12) Volume down light ENWW...
... is being accessed. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is pressed. Blinks once when the media button is pressed. Blinks once when the next/fast forward button is pressed. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is pressed. Blinks once when the DVD button is being used to decrease speaker volume. Lights Component (1) Power lights (2)* (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light (5) Media button light (6) DVD button light (7) Previous/rewind light (8) Play/pause light (9) Next/fast forward light (10) Stop light (11) Volume mute light (12) Volume down light ENWW...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it after the calibration. 8. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is fully charged. Connect...
... the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it after the calibration. 8. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is fully charged. Connect...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down . 4 Shutting down the computer...
If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down . 4 Shutting down the computer...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... DVD changing region setting 18 inserting 9 playing 17 protecting 15 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 DVD button 4 DVD region settings 18 E earbuds 1 external monitor port 5 H headphones 1 I internal microphone, identifying 1 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) 1, 2 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone (audio-in) jack 1 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 mute button, identifying 1 O optical disc...
... DVD changing region setting 18 inserting 9 playing 17 protecting 15 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 DVD button 4 DVD region settings 18 E earbuds 1 external monitor port 5 H headphones 1 I internal microphone, identifying 1 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) 1, 2 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone (audio-in) jack 1 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 mute button, identifying 1 O optical disc...