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Wireless Setup Guide

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... WPA are considered broadband, as compared to dial-up to 1000 Mbps. 5 d Change the SSID. Ethernet-The most common LAN technology (using one . If you . Note: There are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your wireless router security level, consider using coaxial or twisted-pair cabling) for more of...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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... of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, ...you can recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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.... Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your system to its original factory...connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from ...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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...document, follow these steps: 1. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you have to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of ... a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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...over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your information Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Using Windows Backup and ...Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup.

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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... computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or... extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to create a restore point. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click System Restore. 5. Click the System Protection ...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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...have a recovery partition. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as... System Restore. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. ...

Backup and Recovery - Windows 7

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... discs to its factory condition. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Use these steps: 1. Then, press f11 while the...

Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7

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... a location setting for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8. Click New. (The New Location window is located. NOTE: You can switch among settings at any country. You can view the Dialing Rules tab. NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you click Modem settings. 3. CAUTION: To prevent...

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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NOTE: Before you send your personal settings and data from being mishandled or stolen. Follow the procedures in this guide to use of the computer ● ... the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable ● Fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Security solutions are designed to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of risks.

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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... set , you must be used to a Windows user account. Power-on password* CAUTION: If you forget your password and store it each of these steps: 1. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each time you access Setup Utility. After you access the computer. Setting passwords in the Windows Log On dialog box...

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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... of all incoming and outgoing traffic. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 7 4 Using firewall software When you use the computer for more information. NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software preinstalled on a network, or...

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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Insert the key (1) into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock with the key. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock (2). 3. NOTE: The location of the security cable slot varies by computer model. 9 Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. 6 Installing an optional security cable NOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 1.

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: The location of the fingerprint reader varies by computer model. 10 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)

Security - Window Vista and Windows 7

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... you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The next page opens, outlining that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in the same direction each fingerprint registered. - Click No if you do not have ... finger on to Windows using a Windows password. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a message explains why the swipe was unsuccessful. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to register additional fingerprints. 8. If you register only one fingerprint, a message recommends that you have...

Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7

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... customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility.

Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7

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... screen, press esc. or - If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Displaying system information 3 System information such as the system...

Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7

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.... ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu 5 3 Setup Utility menus The menu...

Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7

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... (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7

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... installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of this guide: 1. To update the software, follow these steps...

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