Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to record each password you set in Windows or in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the...
Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to record each password you set in Windows or in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the...
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 Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power...
...; 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 Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
... computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by...
.... During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only...
... installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. The listing 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. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. The listing 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. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting...
... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
... 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 DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Repeat for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Windows scans your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A device driver must be set to use Microsoft Update: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Try to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the HP Web site at http...
Repeat for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Windows scans your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A device driver must be set to use Microsoft Update: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Try to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the HP Web site at http...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on the screen. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse...
... on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on the screen. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). This is the most important alphanumeric identifier you need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is unique to determine what...
This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). This is the most important alphanumeric identifier you need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is unique to determine what...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... factory settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Setting TouchPad preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. 1 Using pointing devices...
... factory settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Setting TouchPad preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. 1 Using pointing devices...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Setting touch screen preferences ▲ To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > Other tab. These preferences are specific to any changes or testing the settings, click OK. To change or create flick assignments: 1. After making any pointing device in the system. Click OK. 10 Chapter 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen These preferences...
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Setting touch screen preferences ▲ To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > Other tab. These preferences are specific to any changes or testing the settings, click OK. To change or create flick assignments: 1. After making any pointing device in the system. Click OK. 10 Chapter 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen These preferences...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the embedded numeric keypad 17 When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the computer. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned off , the num lock light on an external keypad. The num lock light is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function...
... an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the embedded numeric keypad 17 When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the computer. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned off , the num lock light on an external keypad. The num lock light is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... device. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 7. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Reopen Device Manager...
... device. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 7. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Reopen Device Manager...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of networking connection or perform any type of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to a disc or an external media card...
... the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of networking connection or perform any type of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to a disc or an external media card...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click OK. 10. It is heavily used, it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings listed...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click OK. 10. It is heavily used, it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings listed...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. Calibrating a battery 19 Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and...
... computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. Calibrating a battery 19 Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured...
.../support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured...
