Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of up to secure your information. Passwords can be any combination of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility...
... about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must be set in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of up to secure your information. Passwords can be any combination of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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 Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will...
.... ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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 Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP...
... update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you want to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
... you want to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your...
... your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
.... 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hard drive for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more information. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... hard drive for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more information. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical drive listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for an optical drive listing. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems...
... Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical drive listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for an optical drive listing. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... -screen instructions to play a DVD. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to delete. 5. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click Microsoft Update to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to get the latest updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for...
... -screen instructions to play a DVD. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to delete. 5. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click Microsoft Update to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to get the latest updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... internationally. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. You may need...
... internationally. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. You may need...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the computer is turned off , press and hold fn+shift to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers...
... use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the computer is turned off , press and hold fn+shift to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for this device. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If this section. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode...
... installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for this device. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If this section. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Repeat for any other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on -screen instructions...
... Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Repeat for any other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on -screen instructions...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on and your work is...
... exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on and your work is...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Never. 9. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Connect the computer to sleep settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off the display and Put the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
... Never. 9. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Connect the computer to sleep settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off the display and Put the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Calibrating a battery 19 You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Calibrating a battery 19 You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power...
... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. Restoring default settings in Windows. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started...
... password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. Restoring default settings in Windows. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started...
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...