Wireless Setup Guide
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... light varies by model. 3 Connect the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. (During this process your computer is temporarily connected to the wireless icon is set to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up and turn it off by opening your router is off button. Important: If you encounter problems at any time during this information in the "My Network Settings" table on /off . If you cannot access...
... light varies by model. 3 Connect the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. (During this process your computer is temporarily connected to the wireless icon is set to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up and turn it off by opening your router is off button. Important: If you encounter problems at any time during this information in the "My Network Settings" table on /off . If you cannot access...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... an essential security solution that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to browse, but it . What Is? access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab.
... an essential security solution that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to browse, but it . What Is? access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that provides a wireless link between a wireless-enabled device and a wired network. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Wireless Setup Guide
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... a network. static IP address-A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that specifies an "over-the-air" interface using high-frequency radio waves between wireless devices. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that indicates interoperability among wireless devices. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless...
... a network. static IP address-A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that specifies an "over-the-air" interface using high-frequency radio waves between wireless devices. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that indicates interoperability among wireless devices. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... you want to control access to secure your information. 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 A password set . Several types of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is essential to 8 letters and numbers and is a group...
... you want to control access to secure your information. 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 A password set . Several types of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is essential to 8 letters and numbers and is a group...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader...
...Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site...
Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
... Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the...
... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Network adapters list. 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. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting...
... Network adapters list. 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. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may set it may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...
.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may set it may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the utility should check for HP software updates. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software updates on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... the utility should check for HP software updates. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software updates on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
... Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connect optional USB device. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
.... Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connect optional USB device. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. To connect a video or audio device to an optional video...
... HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. To connect a video or audio device to an optional video...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click Next to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download...
... latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click Next to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on...
... be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in use, but it after the calibration. 4. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem...
... the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in use, but it after the calibration. 4. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is...
... if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If...
... computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If...