HP USB Digital Drive
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Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it 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 your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it 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 your taskbar. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide
Security - Windows Vista
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... keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW You can also use your name or other personal information that you choose to...
... keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW You can also use your name or other personal information that you choose to...
Security - Windows Vista
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..., entered, changed, or deleted. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Managing a power-on password is displayed in the Enter...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type ...
..., entered, changed, or deleted. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Managing a power-on password is displayed in the Enter...New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type ...
Security - Windows Vista
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... message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on the screen to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. Click OK to register a fingerprint. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you ... NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. On the "Services and Applications" page, click I want to register first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. When you have registered at least 2 different fingers. 5. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you are using an...
... message is the default finger for a different Windows user, log on the screen to register, and then repeat steps 5 and 6. Click OK to register a fingerprint. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader, you ... NOTE: The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe. On the "Services and Applications" page, click I want to register first, on the screen and then click Start Over. 7. When you have registered at least 2 different fingers. 5. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you are using an...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...off button on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your wireless network is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1...assistance. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on the screen. b Follow the instructions on each computer in the "My Router Security Level" table on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 ...
...off button on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your wireless network is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1...assistance. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on the screen. b Follow the instructions on each computer in the "My Router Security Level" table on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. Before Windows opens and while "Press to...
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. Before Windows opens and while "Press to...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... close a text box or return to change the language of the Setup Utility. To set your preference. 5. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to select a language. 4. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left... corner of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support...
... close a text box or return to change the language of the Setup Utility. To set your preference. 5. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to select a language. 4. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left... corner of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To set when...Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the ...
...Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. To set when...Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The " to the Setup Utility. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving your... changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW For more information about ...
...boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The " to the Setup Utility. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving your... changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility ENWW For more information about ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not ... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to enter Setup" message is running on battery power...
... disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not ... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to enter Setup" message is running on battery power...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded ...file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by ...
...designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded ...file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the download area, select the software you want to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Complete the installation ... an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7.
... the download area, select the software you want to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Complete the installation ... an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. Open a word-processing ...document, and then select Edit > Paste. 6 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. NOTE Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored....
...Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. The screen shot can be a time saver if you add or modify hardware or software. b. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document: a. Open a word-processing ...document, and then select Edit > Paste. 6 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. NOTE Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally..., follow these steps: 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. ENWW Using system restore points 7 NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change...
...The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally..., follow these steps: 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. ENWW Using system restore points 7 NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and software programs to the next step. 3. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager...
... and software programs to the next step. 3. NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. If the driver is not listed, it . Recovery Manager opens. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Click Advanced Options. c. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling software programs and...
... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. If the driver is not listed, it . Recovery Manager opens. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Click Advanced Options. c. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling software programs and...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager only recovers software that you create or from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver ...failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ...
... Manager only recovers software that you create or from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver ...failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recommended. CAUTION After you create the recovery discs, you must use the recovery discs to access Recovery Manager software. Thereafter, you can increase space on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11
... recommended. CAUTION After you create the recovery discs, you must use the recovery discs to access Recovery Manager software. Thereafter, you can increase space on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and XP
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... emulate the pg up key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg up key on , press the button to exit Hibernation. Button Power Switch screens Function in Windows Function in QuickPlay (select models only) ● When the computer is on a keyboard. ● Press to change channels in ascending order. ●...
... emulate the pg up key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg up key on , press the button to exit Hibernation. Button Power Switch screens Function in Windows Function in QuickPlay (select models only) ● When the computer is on a keyboard. ● Press to change channels in ascending order. ●...
Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and XP
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Left Navigation. Press the button to select an item on the screen. Navigation. play the media. ● When media is playing, press the button to pause the media. ● When media is not playing, press the button ... button to select an item on the Navigation. Navigation. Press the button to rewind the selected media. Press the button to scroll right. Up Navigation. screen. ENWW 3 Channel/ Page Down ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ●...
Left Navigation. Press the button to select an item on the screen. Navigation. play the media. ● When media is playing, press the button to pause the media. ● When media is not playing, press the button ... button to select an item on the Navigation. Navigation. Press the button to rewind the selected media. Press the button to scroll right. Up Navigation. screen. ENWW 3 Channel/ Page Down ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ● Press to emulate the pg dn key on a keyboard. ●...