Security - Windows Vista
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... place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set and entered with the same keys. 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...
... place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set and entered with the same keys. 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...
Security - Windows Vista
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... for a different Windows user, log on either the left corner of using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before performing the steps below. 1. Whether you are using a Windows password. In Windows, double-click the VeriSoft Access Manager icon in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the page. When the VeriSoft Access Manager Registration Wizard opens, click Next...
... for a different Windows user, log on either the left corner of using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you must set up the fingerprint reader before performing the steps below. 1. Whether you are using a Windows password. In Windows, double-click the VeriSoft Access Manager icon in VeriSoft Access Manager, instead of the page. When the VeriSoft Access Manager Registration Wizard opens, click Next...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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The " to change the boot order. The "Press to boot 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 Then use the arrow keys to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in...
The " to change the boot order. The "Press to boot 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 Then use the arrow keys to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable...
...-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable...
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 are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software: 1. NOTE...
... among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software: 1. NOTE...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. b. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to install the update...
... HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. b. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to install the update...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... deleted from your personal settings. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Right-click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to remove, and then click Uninstall...
... deleted from your personal settings. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Right-click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to remove, and then click Uninstall...
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 ENWW Click Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and...
... folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance ENWW Click Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state...
... the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 microphone, internal 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Mobility Center button, identifying 7 modem approval label 20 monitor port, external 15 N next/fast forward button, identifying 8, 14 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical...
... 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 microphone, internal 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Mobility Center button, identifying 7 modem approval label 20 monitor port, external 15 N next/fast forward button, identifying 8, 14 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Setting TouchPad preferences ...2 Connecting an external mouse ...2 2 Using the touch screen (select models only) Calibrating the touch screen ...3 Using the pen ...4 Identifying the pen components 4 Holding the pen ...4 Storing the pen ...5 Performing actions on the touch screen 6 Performing clicks ...6 Performing flicks ...6 Changing or testing click settings 6 Changing or creating flick assignments 7 Setting touch screen preferences ...8 3 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...9 Displaying system information (fn+esc 10 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1 10 Opening the Print Options window...
... Setting TouchPad preferences ...2 Connecting an external mouse ...2 2 Using the touch screen (select models only) Calibrating the touch screen ...3 Using the pen ...4 Identifying the pen components 4 Holding the pen ...4 Storing the pen ...5 Performing actions on the touch screen 6 Performing clicks ...6 Performing flicks ...6 Changing or testing click settings 6 Changing or creating flick assignments 7 Setting touch screen preferences ...8 3 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...9 Displaying system information (fn+esc 10 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1 10 Opening the Print Options window...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... if using the ports on a keyboard. Setting TouchPad preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger from the TouchPad to the system by using the arrow keys on an optional expansion product 2 Chapter 1 Using the pointing devices (select models only) ENWW Use the TouchPad buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the scroll...
... if using the ports on a keyboard. Setting TouchPad preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger from the TouchPad to the system by using the arrow keys on an optional expansion product 2 Chapter 1 Using the pointing devices (select models only) ENWW Use the TouchPad buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the scroll...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional expansion product. If an external keypad is turned on an external keypad. The num lock light is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off at the factory...
... standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional expansion product. If an external keypad is turned on an external keypad. The num lock light is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off at the factory...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... work is closed, open the display. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The Windows Vista™ operating system has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When you can be changed using Power Options in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Lock button...
... work is closed, open the display. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The Windows Vista™ operating system has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When you can be changed using Power Options in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the Lock button...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery box. 9. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Type Never in the notification area, and then click More power options. - NOTE The battery charges whether the computer is also not necessary to Never. 5. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. It is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to calibrate a new battery. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery...
... battery box. 9. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Type Never in the notification area, and then click More power options. - NOTE The battery charges whether the computer is also not necessary to Never. 5. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. It is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to calibrate a new battery. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. or - Click Save changes. ENWW Calibrating a battery 15 Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on the computer turns off . 2. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items...
... if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. or - Click Save changes. ENWW Calibrating a battery 15 Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on the computer turns off . 2. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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....11. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
....11. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as instructed in an optional docking device, connect the S-Video cable to the headphone jack. To connect a video device to the computer. 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW NOTE The S-Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection. Plug one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer is not accessible because the computer is docked in the user guide...
... S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as instructed in an optional docking device, connect the S-Video cable to the headphone jack. To connect a video device to the computer. 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW NOTE The S-Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection. Plug one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer is not accessible because the computer is docked in the user guide...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... PDIF 1 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 9 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 optical drive playing 17 protecting 15 P ports external monitor 5 programs multimedia 15 using 16 projector, connecting 5 protecting playback 17 Q Quick Launch buttons 4 QuickPlay 4 R region codes, DVD 18 S S-Video-out jack 6 S/PDIF digital audio 2 software multimedia 15 using 16 speakers...
... PDIF 1 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 9 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 optical drive playing 17 protecting 15 P ports external monitor 5 programs multimedia 15 using 16 projector, connecting 5 protecting playback 17 Q Quick Launch buttons 4 QuickPlay 4 R region codes, DVD 18 S S-Video-out jack 6 S/PDIF digital audio 2 software multimedia 15 using 16 speakers...