Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Several types of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set, depending on how you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in Windows must be easily discovered by...
Several types of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set, depending on how you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in Windows must be easily discovered by...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory...
... C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or...
... system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to identify your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen...
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to identify your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list...
... WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may...
... additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... installed driver. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
... installed driver. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If you may need to use Microsoft Update: 1. Try to update your device. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. MediaSmart is installed on ), unless a minus sign (-) is also available from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers...
... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If you may need to use Microsoft Update: 1. Try to update your device. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. MediaSmart is installed on ), unless a minus sign (-) is also available from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
... optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... keypad keys function like the keys on the computer. 16 Chapter 4 Using keypads When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is on most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in uppercase. Switching key functions on the...
... keypad keys function like the keys on the computer. 16 Chapter 4 Using keypads When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is on most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in uppercase. Switching key functions on the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to continue. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you want to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
... computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to continue. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you want to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your device. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Follow...
... the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your device. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Follow...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start...
... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power until the battery is fully charged. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in battery run time...
Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power until the battery is fully charged. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in battery run time...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5.
... When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Shut...
If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Shut...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in Windows is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Restoring default settings in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed...
... instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in Windows is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Restoring default settings in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...
..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...