Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. You can be set in a secure place. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . A password set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access...
... about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. You can be set in a secure place. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . A password set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control access...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test 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 menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot...
... Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test 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 menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to improve the security of this guide: 1. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows...
... BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to improve the security of this guide: 1. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
... displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional...
... your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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...
... password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. You...
... efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. You...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... drive 19 NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
... drive 19 NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. When prompted...
... (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. When prompted...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
... service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... uppercase. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to keypad functions while the keypad is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off . Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the key. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the...
... uppercase. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to keypad functions while the keypad is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off . Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the key. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...; Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for scratches. Refer to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in either of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes...
...; Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for scratches. Refer to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in either of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... that you may need to install Microsoft Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using the procedures in the toolbar. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Follow the...
... that you may need to install Microsoft Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by using the procedures in the toolbar. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Follow the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the...
... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed 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...
Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed 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...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... power settings. 5. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click OK. 8. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options...
... power settings. 5. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click OK. 8. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the right and hold for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port...
... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the right and hold for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. To set when you restore the factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows is displayed, press enter to change the boot order. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 73 Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. To set when you restore the factory default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows is displayed, press enter to change the boot order. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 73 Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
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...