Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and...
... creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. 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 Test...
... the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. 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 Test...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of this guide: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the computer. Identify your computer. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
... of this guide: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the computer. Identify your computer. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the device. 4 Updating software or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to your computer model number...
... the device. 4 Updating software or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to your computer model number...
Drives - Windows 7
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... connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device (select models only). If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD...
... connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device (select models only). If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD...
Drives - Windows 7
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Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. After you can defragment your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run...
Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. After you can defragment your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for any discs from the models listed. Click your drivers using Windows Update. Windows scans your computer model number in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you can check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need...
... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for any discs from the models listed. Click your drivers using Windows Update. Windows scans your computer model number in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you can check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need...
Drives - Windows 7
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... D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14, 20, 21, 23 optical 2, 14 See also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers...
... D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14, 20, 21, 23 optical 2, 14 See also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 14 Chapter 3 Using external drives 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options...
... drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 14 Chapter 3 Using external drives 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer manually at least once a month. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 19 Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Refer to run on the hard drive become...
... computer manually at least once a month. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 19 Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Refer to run on the hard drive become...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
... hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to immediately check for HP software updates. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device...
... updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to immediately check for HP software updates. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14, 20, 21, 23 optical 2, 14 See also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers...
... D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14, 20, 21, 23 optical 2, 14 See also hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up...
...and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number...
... locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...bays battery 11, 15 primary hard drive 11 secondary hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 16 buttons next/fast forward 6 play/pause 5 power 5 previous/rewind 5 stop 6 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 15 compartments memory module 11 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 4, 8 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 10 esc key, identifying 7 expansion port, identifying 10 ExpressCard slot, identifying 10 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fingerprint reader...
...bays battery 11, 15 primary hard drive 11 secondary hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 16 buttons next/fast forward 6 play/pause 5 power 5 previous/rewind 5 stop 6 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 15 compartments memory module 11 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 4, 8 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 10 esc key, identifying 7 expansion port, identifying 10 ExpressCard slot, identifying 10 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fingerprint reader...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the warranty period for use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in years) of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information...
... the warranty period for use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in years) of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 13 bays battery 10, 14 primary hard drive 10 secondary hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons next/fast forward 5 play/pause 5 power 4 previous/rewind 5 stop 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 5 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 compartments memory module 10 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 9 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4, 7 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 9 esc key, identifying 6 expansion port, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 9 F fingerprint reader...
... 13 bays battery 10, 14 primary hard drive 10 secondary hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons next/fast forward 5 play/pause 5 power 4 previous/rewind 5 stop 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 5 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 compartments memory module 10 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 9 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4, 7 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 9 esc key, identifying 6 expansion port, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 9 F fingerprint reader...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
... button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
