Security - Windows Vista
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.... For example, if you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password you want to control access to enter it in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it with the same keys. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters...
.... For example, if you set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password you want to control access to enter it in Windows must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it with the same keys. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters...
Security - Windows Vista
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... Fingerprints. NOTE: If you need to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on to Windows using a Windows password. Click OK to register a fingerprint. The VeriSoft Access Manager Logon Wizard opens. 3. On the "Introduce Yourself" page, enter the user's Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. On the "Services and Applications" page, click...
... Fingerprints. NOTE: If you need to start over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on to Windows using a Windows password. Click OK to register a fingerprint. The VeriSoft Access Manager Logon Wizard opens. 3. On the "Introduce Yourself" page, enter the user's Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: The right index finger is displayed. On the "Services and Applications" page, click...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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..., a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows. The " to boot from LAN...
..., a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows. The " to boot from LAN...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order...
... the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You will be displayed by turning on or...
Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You will be displayed by turning on or...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., if a program has been deleted from discs 1. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Follow the on the screen. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. c. e. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. b. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstalling programs from your personal settings. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system...
..., if a program has been deleted from discs 1. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Follow the on the screen. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. c. e. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. b. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstalling programs from your personal settings. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance ENWW 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All...
... the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance ENWW 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the operating system. ENWW 9 To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive...
... the operating system. ENWW 9 To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 microphone, internal 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Mobility Center button, identifying 7 modem approval label 20 monitor port, external 15 N next/fast forward button, identifying 8, 14 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical...
... 20 latches battery release 18 display release 5, 11 optical drive release 17 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 16 drive 6 power 6, 11 TouchPad 2 wireless 12 M media activity buttons, identifying 8, 14 Media button, identifying 7 memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack 12 microphone, internal 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Mobility Center button, identifying 7 modem approval label 20 monitor port, external 15 N next/fast forward button, identifying 8, 14 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Setting TouchPad preferences ...2 Connecting an external mouse ...2 2 Using the touch screen (select models only) Calibrating the touch screen ...3 Using the pen ...4 Identifying the pen components 4 Holding the pen ...4 Storing the pen ...5 Performing actions on the touch screen 6 Performing clicks ...6 Performing flicks ...6 Changing or testing click settings 6 Changing or creating flick assignments 7 Setting touch screen preferences ...8 3 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...9 Displaying system information (fn+esc 10 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1 10 Opening the Print Options window...
... Setting TouchPad preferences ...2 Connecting an external mouse ...2 2 Using the touch screen (select models only) Calibrating the touch screen ...3 Using the pen ...4 Identifying the pen components 4 Holding the pen ...4 Storing the pen ...5 Performing actions on the touch screen 6 Performing clicks ...6 Performing flicks ...6 Changing or testing click settings 6 Changing or creating flick assignments 7 Setting touch screen preferences ...8 3 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ...9 Displaying system information (fn+esc 10 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1 10 Opening the Print Options window...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... (6) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the system by using the TouchPad to the scroll zone. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to navigate items on the screen as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Use the TouchPad buttons as you to the computer using the arrow keys on...
... (6) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the system by using the TouchPad to the scroll zone. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to navigate items on the screen as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Use the TouchPad buttons as you to the computer using the arrow keys on...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key...
... lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to enable the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. NOTE You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. When you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch...
... Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. NOTE You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. When you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Disable...
... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Disable...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... More power options. - Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click OK. 8. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. ENWW Calibrating a battery 15 If the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Reenter the settings that...
... More power options. - Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click OK. 8. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. ENWW Calibrating a battery 15 If the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Reenter the settings that...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...: NOTE If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you...
...: NOTE If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 The listing for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer...
... computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 The listing for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers. To connect a video device to the computer. 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the S-Video-out jack: 1. NOTE The S-Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection. Using the S-Video-out jack The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as playing a DVD movie on your television, you need a standard audio cable...
... need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers. To connect a video device to the computer. 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the S-Video-out jack: 1. NOTE The S-Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection. Using the S-Video-out jack The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as playing a DVD movie on your television, you need a standard audio cable...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... PDIF 1 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 9 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 optical drive playing 17 protecting 15 P ports external monitor 5 programs multimedia 15 using 16 projector, connecting 5 protecting playback 17 Q Quick Launch buttons 4 QuickPlay 4 R region codes, DVD 18 S S-Video-out jack 6 S/PDIF digital audio 2 software multimedia 15 using 16 speakers...
... PDIF 1 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 9 removing, with power 10 removing, without power 11 writing to 15 optical drive playing 17 protecting 15 P ports external monitor 5 programs multimedia 15 using 16 projector, connecting 5 protecting playback 17 Q Quick Launch buttons 4 QuickPlay 4 R region codes, DVD 18 S S-Video-out jack 6 S/PDIF digital audio 2 software multimedia 15 using 16 speakers...