HP USB Digital Drive
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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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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
Wireless Setup Guide
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Highlight your network name 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 network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the ...by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. 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 have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your computer and repeat...
Highlight your network name 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 network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the ...by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. 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 have problems accessing a Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your computer and repeat...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information To create a set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Creating recovery...
... recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Recovering system information To create a set of system instability or failure. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Creating recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your system files and settings. Backing up your information When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to...computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● ...
...; System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your system files and settings. Backing up your information When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to...computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 4 Recovering system information Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System ...
.... 4 Recovering system information Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Software not provided with this ...optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery ...
...to repair or restore the system if you have previously backed up. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Software not provided with this ...optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you create or from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery ...
Security - Windows Vista
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... is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows must be set in Windows or in a secure place. Use the...
... is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows must be set in Windows or in a secure place. Use the...
Security - Windows Vista
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... press enter. A power-on password is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer... password in the lower-left corner of the computer. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of keys you must be entered each time you...
... press enter. A power-on password is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. Open Setup Utility by turning on the screen. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer... password in the lower-left corner of the computer. Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2. Power-on password Your power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of keys you must be entered each time you...
Security - Windows Vista
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... the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the same direction each time you use the fingerprint reader. 7. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you do not want to register. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. NOTE: If the swipe is registered successfully...
... the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the same direction each time you use the fingerprint reader. 7. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you do not want to register. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. NOTE: If the swipe is registered successfully...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility: 1. The utility reports...
...-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. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility: 1. The utility reports...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To set your preference. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Press f5 or f6 (... the Setup Utility. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the...
To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. To set your preference. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Press f5 or f6 (... the Setup Utility. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... to enter setup" is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. ...enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the...
... to enter setup" is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. ...enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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. - When you use the arrow keys to the menu display. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the ... Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to boot 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 the prompt for advanced users only, refer to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, ...
...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. - When you use the arrow keys to the menu display. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the ... Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to boot 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 the prompt for advanced users only, refer to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...and other identifier. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the screen. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power,... Setup Utility for your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To...
...and other identifier. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Make a note of the screen. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power,... Setup Utility for your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path...
Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...drive path you want to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download and follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions... on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start...
...drive path you want to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download and follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions... on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a drive into a drive bay. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a disc. Handle a drive carefully; The airport security devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive...
... a drive into a drive bay. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a disc. Handle a drive carefully; The airport security devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right. (4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad on/off button Enables...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right. (4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad on/off button Enables...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) ...6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) ...6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...