HP USB Digital Drive
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Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on your screen. 3. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Wireless Setup Guide
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...re working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Important: If you lose your network. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...Wireless Network Connection. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your wireless network is set up correctly. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run...
...re working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the screen. Important: If you lose your network. Highlight your network name in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...Wireless Network Connection. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your wireless network is set up correctly. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set . 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider...
... set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set . 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the... screen, press f10. - After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner ...
... into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the... screen, press f10. - After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your password, and then press enter. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes ... the computer and try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...
...Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your password, and then press enter. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes ... the computer and try again. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to Windows using a Windows password. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. The "Verify Your Identity" page...
..., follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to Windows using a Windows password. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in green. 6. The "Verify Your Identity" page...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...is displayed, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of... the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "...
...is displayed, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of... the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, ...keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your language selected is displayed in a list or to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation...
... on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, ...keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - To save your language selected is displayed in a list or to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 Open the Setup Utility by...2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"...
... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Displaying system information 3 Open the Setup Utility by...2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs ...before you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be created per computer....
... disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs ...before you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be created per computer....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them... to reset your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. c. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions...
...; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them... to reset your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. c. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. A system restore point allows you revert to your system, you are creating a system restore point. When to create restore... want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point and then change your system files and settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system. A system restore point allows you revert to your system, you are creating a system restore point. When to create restore... want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point and then change your system files and settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
... from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...: 1. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2....Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Then select Recovery Manager. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. You will not be able to it's factory condition.
...: 1. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery Manager opens. 2....Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Then select Recovery Manager. On some models, you may not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. You will not be able to it's factory condition.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of ...turning on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable...
... download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of ...turning on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is ... will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the...
...earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is ... will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Get the .... Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the ...
...manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Get the .... Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is the only source of magnetism and will not...
... surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is the only source of magnetism and will not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy into the drive. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 11 Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy into the drive. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 11 Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented.
... computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented.