Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...; A password set . You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
...; A password set . You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility...
... 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 hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and...
... computer. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility...
... any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only...
... the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated 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 If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated 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 If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk...
..., Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... device fails after updating the driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. Refer to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs...
... device fails after updating the driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. Refer to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the following section. Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Windows scans your Internet...
... need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the following section. Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Windows scans your Internet...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model...
... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... key. Switching key functions on . Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on the computer. 16 Chapter 4 Using keypads When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated...
... key. Switching key functions on . Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on the computer. 16 Chapter 4 Using keypads When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... a lint-free cloth. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for this section. 4. 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. Remove any required drivers...
... a lint-free cloth. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for this section. 4. 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. Remove any required drivers...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for anything requiring drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
... installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for anything requiring drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Hibernation is saved to memory, letting you stopped working. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states...
... initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Hibernation is saved to memory, letting you stopped working. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. To fully charge the battery: 1. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after the calibration. 4. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. To fully charge the battery: 1. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after the calibration. 4. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be...
... in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Using advanced Setup Utility features This section describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 73 To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility...
... restore the factory default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Using advanced Setup Utility features This section describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 73 To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility...
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...