Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... to record each password you set. Because most passwords are set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted...
... to record each password you set. Because most passwords are set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
... 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 menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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/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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. To...
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/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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. To...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to improve the security of...
.... For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to improve the security of...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in the primary hard drive bay Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in Hibernation. If you . 6. NOTE: The cover of the primary hard drive bay is marked...
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in the primary hard drive bay Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in Hibernation. If you . 6. NOTE: The cover of the primary hard drive bay is marked...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any other Microsoft products. Open your computer. Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5.
... prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any other Microsoft products. Open your computer. Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updated driver to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Click the option...
... updated driver to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Click the option...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk...
... 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 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency...
... product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency...
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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme...
... the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...
... 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 Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User...
... Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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lights battery 8, 12 caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 14 drive 8, 12 mute 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module ...
lights battery 8, 12 caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 14 drive 8, 12 mute 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 137 from the recovery discs 137 procedure 137 program or driver 133 system 133 recovery discs 137 Recovery Manager 133 recovery partition 137 remote control, spare part numbers 27, 28 removal/replacement preliminaries 36 procedures 41 restore points 135 RJ-11 (modem) jack identifying 13 pin assignments 141 RJ-45 (network) jack identifying 14 pin...
optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 137 from the recovery discs 137 procedure 137 program or driver 133 system 133 recovery discs 137 Recovery Manager 133 recovery partition 137 remote control, spare part numbers 27, 28 removal/replacement preliminaries 36 procedures 41 restore points 135 RJ-11 (modem) jack identifying 13 pin assignments 141 RJ-45 (network) jack identifying 14 pin...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connect the other supported external display. You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed in your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Setting HDMI as your computer, and use MediaSmart as the default audio playback device 1. or - 1. Connect one HDMI device connected to the computer. Select Start...
... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connect the other supported external display. You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed in your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Setting HDMI as your computer, and use MediaSmart as the default audio playback device 1. or - 1. Connect one HDMI device connected to the computer. Select Start...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.... 2. Click Install now to update your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. A device driver must be set to select how and when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you may need to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
.... 2. Click Install now to update your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. A device driver must be set to select how and when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you may need to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a key on the keyboard or button on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... a key on the keyboard or button on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. Shut down the computer under any of 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 the Lock button...
... then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. Shut down the computer under any of 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 the Lock button...