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...Computer Setup in Windows Vista 161 Starting Computer Setup 161 Using Computer Setup 161 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 161 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 162 Computer Setup menus 163 File menu 163 Security menu 164 Diagnostics menu 165 System Configuration menu...166 Computer Setup in Windows XP 169 Starting Computer Setup 169 Using Computer Setup 169 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 169 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 170 Computer Setup menus 171 File menu 171 Security menu 172 Diagnostics menu 173 System Configuration menu 174...
...Computer Setup in Windows Vista 161 Starting Computer Setup 161 Using Computer Setup 161 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 161 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 162 Computer Setup menus 163 File menu 163 Security menu 164 Diagnostics menu 165 System Configuration menu...166 Computer Setup in Windows XP 169 Starting Computer Setup 169 Using Computer Setup 169 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 169 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 170 Computer Setup menus 171 File menu 171 Security menu 172 Diagnostics menu 173 System Configuration menu 174...
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... the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Computer Setup in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer ...esc, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Windows 7 155 Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
... the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Computer Setup in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer ...esc, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Windows 7 155 Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
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...your changes and exit, click the Save icon in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Set or change the date and time on the computer. NOTE: ... system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Save any changes entered during the current session. Your changes go into ...
...your changes and exit, click the Save icon in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Set or change the date and time on the computer. NOTE: ... system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Save any changes entered during the current session. Your changes go into ...
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...Save changes and exit, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 162 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. ...-screen instructions. - Press f10 to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. - or...
...Save changes and exit, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 162 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. ...-screen instructions. - Press f10 to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. - or...
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.... (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu ...for the processor, cache and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this ● View identification information for the computer and the batteries in Windows Vista...
.... (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu ...for the processor, cache and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this ● View identification information for the computer and the batteries in Windows Vista...
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...save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup ...keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 170 Chapter 5 Computer Setup or - To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer ...
...save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup ...keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 170 Chapter 5 Computer Setup or - To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer ...
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...date and time on the computer. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Computer Setup in... Windows XP 171 Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Save any changes entered during the...
...date and time on the computer. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Computer Setup in... Windows XP 171 Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Save any changes entered during the...
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... files must be reinstalled. If possible, back up . You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that were installed at the factory. If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. 5. NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up ) ...can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 ...
... files must be reinstalled. If possible, back up . You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that were installed at the factory. If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. 5. NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up ) ...can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 ...
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...guide. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for more information than CDs, so using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting ...document. 4. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your files: ●...
...guide. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for more information than CDs, so using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting ...document. 4. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your files: ●...
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...reinstalled. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery. 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used... for recovery" message is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running ...
...reinstalled. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery. 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used... for recovery" message is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running ...
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... the backup process. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Performing a recovery In case of the computer. 1. To create a backup...information To recover information you have previously backed up , follow these steps: 1. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs ...> Accessories > System Tools > Backup. 2. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. Follow the...
... the backup process. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Performing a recovery In case of the computer. 1. To create a backup...information To recover information you have previously backed up , follow these steps: 1. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs ...> Accessories > System Tools > Backup. 2. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. Follow the...
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... 3. If possible, back up your important files from a backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from copies. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Restart the computer, ... instructions. 194 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to...
... 3. If possible, back up your important files from a backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from copies. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Restart the computer, ... instructions. 194 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to...
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File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 using 161, 169 computer specifications 177 connector pinout 1394 195 audio-... hard drive recovery 189 headphone jack connector pinout 196 heat sink removal 113 spare part numbers 41, 113 hinge, spare part numbers 48 HP QuickLook 2 159, 167, 175 HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 I integrated numeric keypad 16 K keyboard product description 8 removal 96 spare part numbers 37, 96 keys embedded numeric keypad 17...
File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 using 161, 169 computer specifications 177 connector pinout 1394 195 audio-... hard drive recovery 189 headphone jack connector pinout 196 heat sink removal 113 spare part numbers 41, 113 hinge, spare part numbers 48 HP QuickLook 2 159, 167, 175 HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 I integrated numeric keypad 16 K keyboard product description 8 removal 96 spare part numbers 37, 96 keys embedded numeric keypad 17...
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... 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189 Index 209
... 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189 Index 209
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...) 158, 166, 174 Screw Kit, spare part number 54 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 159 Security menu allow reset of HP ProtectTools security keys 164, 172 always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 Automatic DriveLock 164, 172 change password 164, 172 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 DriveLock 164, 172...security level 160, 168, 176 setup utility Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 SIM, removal 80 Smart Card Reader removal 133 spare ...
...) 158, 166, 174 Screw Kit, spare part number 54 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 159 Security menu allow reset of HP ProtectTools security keys 164, 172 always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 Automatic DriveLock 164, 172 change password 164, 172 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 DriveLock 164, 172...security level 160, 168, 176 setup utility Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 SIM, removal 80 Smart Card Reader removal 133 spare ...
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...Viewing Computer Setup System Information 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the ... 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 145 ix
...Viewing Computer Setup System Information 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the ... 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 145 ix
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...to recover your original hard drive image. If possible, back up , follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Performing a recovery 141 For...unable to boot (start up . The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. All files you...
...to recover your original hard drive image. If possible, back up , follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Performing a recovery 141 For...unable to boot (start up . The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. All files you...
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... information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in this guide. 3. Software not installed at the factory. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To initiate recovery using a Windows...
... information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in this guide. 3. Software not installed at the factory. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To initiate recovery using a Windows...
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...and exit, click the Save icon in Computer Setup NOTE: Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...the Save icon in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Computer Setup menus 145 Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Use a pointing device or the arrow ...
...and exit, click the Save icon in Computer Setup NOTE: Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...the Save icon in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Computer Setup menus 145 Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Use a pointing device or the arrow ...
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... security settings to factory default Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To... session. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time System Diagnostics Reset BIOS security to the factory default. Set or change the date and time on the computer. ● System Information-Displays the following... the computer and the batteries in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session.
... security settings to factory default Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To... session. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time System Diagnostics Reset BIOS security to the factory default. Set or change the date and time on the computer. ● System Information-Displays the following... the computer and the batteries in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session.