Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... password you set , depending on how you choose to your computer information. 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider...
... password you set , depending on how you choose to your computer information. 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. To ... fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you must ...
...and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. To ... fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you must ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... 3. Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2.
.... 3. Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... of the taskbar. 2. If you register only one has been established, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you have registered using a fingerprint that you do not want to register. Click No...
... of the taskbar. 2. If you register only one has been established, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you register additional fingerprints. NOTE: If you have registered using a fingerprint that you do not want to register. Click No...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working. To start the ...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your...
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working. To start the ...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the ..., begin at step 2. 1. or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 2 Using the...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the ..., begin at step 2. 1. or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 2 Using the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. or - Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. Select...on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...
...the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. or - Displaying system information 3 If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. Select...on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... for the first time. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on battery...
... for the first time. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on battery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically. ● ...Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
... copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Backup suggestions 5 The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically. ● ...Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically...
... 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your information The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works ... the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that was preinstalled at the...
HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works ... the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that was preinstalled at the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. On some models, you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced...press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software...
... > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. On some models, you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced...press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional ... and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed...
...other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional ... and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer...
... the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... site for the latest software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Network status icon is not displayed If the... network status icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
... site for the latest software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Network status icon is not displayed If the... network status icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... permission or password for each media type listed. 4. You can be prompted for your DVD drive. To change settings. 6. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region...
... permission or password for each media type listed. 4. You can be prompted for your DVD drive. To change settings. 6. In the left of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Do not use software such as the process for creating a data file. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to a disc. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer ...
Do not use software such as the process for creating a data file. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to a disc. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the number of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may set it to run more information. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works... Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
... the number of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may set it to run more information. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works... Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Manager. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the...for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Click a...
... Manager. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the...for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Click a...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. 3. or...
... your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. Follow the on your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. 3. or...