HP USB Digital Drive
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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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
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 its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Wireless Setup Guide
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...> Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the taskbar. 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 the Network... or your home or small-office network. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is successful.) Complete the ...
...> Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the taskbar. 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 the Network... or your home or small-office network. Wireless Router Security Level Disable (no security) WEP WPA-PSK On the Wireless Network Connection screen: 1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is successful.) Complete the ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... one Setup Utility feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and...
... one Setup Utility feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After this password, follow these steps: 1. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it ... current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
...and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After this password, follow these steps: 1. or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, it ... current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 or - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and ...; To delete a power-on or restarting the computer. To save your password, and then press enter. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the...
... field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 or - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and ...; To delete a power-on or restarting the computer. To save your password, and then press enter. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. When you can skip this step by clicking Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) or - You can create a Windows password at the...
... are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. When you can skip this step by clicking Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) or - You can create a Windows password at the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... not working. 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 f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility ... system 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the...
... not working. 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 f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility ... system 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 esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...displayed, press f10. 2. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility While the "Press the ESC key for Startup... ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. ...
...displayed, press f10. 2. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility While the "Press the ESC key for Startup... ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup ... displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - When the Setup Confirmation is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting ...
..., and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup ... displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - When the Setup Confirmation is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on battery power,...Note the following guidelines before you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a... CDs. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: If you are purchased separately.
... NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on battery power,...Note the following guidelines before you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a... CDs. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: If you are purchased separately.
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. Display the screen. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. b. c. 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. Display the screen. Backup suggestions 5 To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. b. c. Backup suggestions ●...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... point. Create a system restore point 1. Using system restore points When you back up your information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. Follow the on...
... point. Create a system restore point 1. Using system restore points When you back up your information In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system files and settings. Follow the on...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If...
... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Use...
... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Click Advanced Options. 3. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Use...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the...use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those...
... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the...use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard ... system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...
...is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard ... system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the ... the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the ... the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon is not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... apply. Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it . Refer to the following cautions...
... apply. Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it . Refer to the following cautions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1.
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. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... prompted for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.
... prompted for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.