Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be ...177;RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2...
...quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be ...177;RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your information NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure...
...® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your information NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5 3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing an optional security cable 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select...
... computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5 3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing an optional security cable 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) 1 Follow the procedures in this guide to use of the computer ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings...
... the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) 1 Follow the procedures in this guide to use of the computer ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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After this password is set, it must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. Setting passwords in Setup Utility. Power-on password* CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. *For details about each of these steps: 1. CAUTION: If you forget...
After this password is set, it must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. Setting passwords in Setup Utility. Power-on password* CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. *For details about each of these steps: 1. CAUTION: If you forget...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Managing an administrator password To set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password ... then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is set an administrator password, type your administrator password, and then press enter. A power-on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the...
Managing an administrator password To set , entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password ... then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is set an administrator password, type your administrator password, and then press enter. A power-on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you turn on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... computer and try again. Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ... To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete...
... computer and try again. Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ... To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... password 5 entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7 M managing a power-on password 5 managing an administrator password 4 P passwords administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating 5 entering 5 managing 5 Q QuickLock 3 R registering fingerprints 12 S security features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords set in...
... password 5 entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7 M managing a power-on password 5 managing an administrator password 4 P passwords administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating 5 entering 5 managing 5 Q QuickLock 3 R registering fingerprints 12 S security features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords set in...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... password. NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information... The menu tables in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select System information To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password.
... password. NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information... The menu tables in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select System information To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory.... Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive...
.... NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory.... Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup...
... information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed.... While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To...
...click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed.... While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...can restore your system to its original factory state if you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before ... All these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can go to AC power before you can be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Follow the on battery...
...can restore your system to its original factory state if you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before ... All these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs can go to AC power before you can be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Follow the on battery...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ...12 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...13 3 Using external drives 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 18 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...19 Using Disk...
... Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ...12 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...13 3 Using external drives 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 18 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...19 Using Disk...
Drives - Windows 7
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... they apply. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that must be handled with care. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. Remove media from the drive bay, or...
... they apply. The write process is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that must be handled with care. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. Remove media from the drive bay, or...
Drives - Windows 7
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... you want to position it over the tray spindle. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to use the...
... you want to position it over the tray spindle. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to use the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical... copyright warning It is sensitive to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a reliable external power source.
... using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical... copyright warning It is sensitive to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a reliable external power source.
Drives - Windows 7
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... Using external drives 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive ...For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce...
... Using external drives 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive ...For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce...
Drives - Windows 7
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... protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. NOTE: A hard drive ...in the hard drive bay is protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. ...
... protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. NOTE: A hard drive ...in the hard drive bay is protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down . ● The computer will ...not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following ways: ● The computer will behave in the following Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive 17
... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down . ● The computer will ...not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following ways: ● The computer will behave in the following Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive 17
