Security - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 4 Entering a power-on password 5 3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing an optional security cable 7 Using...
Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 4 Entering a power-on password 5 3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing an optional security cable 7 Using...
Security - Windows Vista
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... in this guide to use of the computer ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
... in this guide to use of the computer ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
Security - Windows Vista
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... risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 5 Installing critical security updates ENWW
... risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 5 Installing critical security updates ENWW
Security - Windows Vista
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... a power-on password 5 entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7 M managing a power-on password 4 managing an administrator password 4 P passwords administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering 5 managing 4 Q QuickLock 3 R registering fingerprints 12 S security features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords...
... a power-on password 5 entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7 M managing a power-on password 4 managing an administrator password 4 P passwords administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering 5 managing 4 Q QuickLock 3 R registering fingerprints 12 S security features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords...
Wireless Setup Guide
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Depending on each computer in the network. Chance of someone piggybacking on your wireless account: 1 in firewall. • Firewall software also can be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID...computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to the Internet. If you . b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is the safest way to browse, but it . d Change the SSID. Note: There are security encryption protocols. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A ...
Depending on each computer in the network. Chance of someone piggybacking on your wireless account: 1 in firewall. • Firewall software also can be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID...computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to the Internet. If you . b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is the safest way to browse, but it . d Change the SSID. Note: There are security encryption protocols. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or... for your system files and settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the...
... templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or... for your system files and settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager...you experience system failure or instability. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen.
...such as you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager...you experience system failure or instability. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying...
Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... You may need to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Updating the ...install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and ...To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the ...
... You may need to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Updating the ...install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and ...To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for your computer and access the ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on ...
The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by...
... is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information ... decimal format. fn+f12 Mute and restore speaker sound. fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key,...
...key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information ... decimal format. fn+f12 Mute and restore speaker sound. fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... wireless controls For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. in the Windows Mobility Center. 2. To view the state of the wireless ...devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon Mobility Center. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a...
... wireless controls For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. in the Windows Mobility Center. 2. To view the state of the wireless ...devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon Mobility Center. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on a...
HP G7000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. A system restore point allows you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.... Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and ...
...stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. A system restore point allows you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.... Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and ...
HP G7000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Creating recovery discs After setting up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have ... then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to connect to AC power before creating recovery discs: ● Use any of the following guidelines before...
Click the System Protection tab. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Creating recovery discs After setting up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have ... then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to connect to AC power before creating recovery discs: ● Use any of the following guidelines before...
HP G7000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Then... in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager only recovers software that you set up your computer. To restore the system from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to ... the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you create or from ...
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up . Then... in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager only recovers software that you set up your computer. To restore the system from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to ... the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If you create or from ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... you want to use Windows Media Player to use . or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. Installing multimedia software from the list of tasks. Using multimedia software 1. Select Start >... All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to do so. Opening preinstalled multimedia software 11 NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Click a multimedia task from a disc 1. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on ...
... you want to use Windows Media Player to use . or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. Installing multimedia software from the list of tasks. Using multimedia software 1. Select Start >... All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to do so. Opening preinstalled multimedia software 11 NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Click a multimedia task from a disc 1. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... in either of playback disruption: ● Save your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart it. 12 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software In rare cases, you want to continue. Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. -... Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ● The playback window in your work and close . To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in the multimedia program may need to restart...
... in either of playback disruption: ● Save your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart it. 12 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software In rare cases, you want to continue. Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. -... Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ● The playback window in your work and close . To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in the multimedia program may need to restart...