HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup...
... Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup...
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of your network device and attempts to reconnect to use. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you may add wireless networking capability to show all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you want to...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of your network device and attempts to reconnect to use. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you may add wireless networking capability to show all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you want to...
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... select Mouse settings. The icons on an external mouse. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to move the pointer on an optional docking device. Use the left and right buttons on the computer. Hotkey functions and procedures are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To...
... select Mouse settings. The icons on an external mouse. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to move the pointer on an optional docking device. Use the left and right buttons on the computer. Hotkey functions and procedures are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To...
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... remove any external media cards that you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that you recorded for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Use the fn+f9 and fn+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you restore default settings...
... remove any external media cards that you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that you recorded for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Use the fn+f9 and fn+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you restore default settings...
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For example, a BIOS administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be identical. ● It is not displayed as a BIOS administrator password, protects access to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by the administrator. 118 Chapter 10 Security When enabled as it is set , it is...
For example, a BIOS administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be identical. ● It is not displayed as a BIOS administrator password, protects access to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by the administrator. 118 Chapter 10 Security When enabled as it is set , it is...
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. You may need to access this information to the location on your computer. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. You may need to access this information to the location on your computer. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network...
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... not listed, you previously backed up ) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you must recover your operating system and programs using Startup Repair, follow these steps: CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To...
... not listed, you previously backed up ) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you must recover your operating system and programs using Startup Repair, follow these steps: CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To...
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... device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. NOTE: Some of the screen. 2. To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility...
... device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. NOTE: Some of the screen. 2. To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility...
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... battery 16, 20 hard drive 16 upgrade drive 16 BD copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 BIOS administrator password 146 BIOS update downloading 135 installing 136 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 16 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 153 boot options 147 boot order 147 built-in device audio devices 149 Bluetooth device radio 149 fingerprint reader 149 internal speakers 149 LAN/WLAN switching 149 microphone 149 modem 149 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 149 Notebook Upgrade Bay 149 Power Monitor Circuit 149 Wake on LAN 149 wireless button 149 WLAN device...
... battery 16, 20 hard drive 16 upgrade drive 16 BD copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 BIOS administrator password 146 BIOS update downloading 135 installing 136 Bluetooth compartment, identifying 16 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 153 boot options 147 boot order 147 built-in device audio devices 149 Bluetooth device radio 149 fingerprint reader 149 internal speakers 149 LAN/WLAN switching 149 microphone 149 modem 149 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 149 Notebook Upgrade Bay 149 Power Monitor Circuit 149 Wake on LAN 149 wireless button 149 WLAN device...
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... drive light 12, 83 drive light, identifying 4, 6 drive media 64 DriveLock password changing 123 description 120 entering 122 removing 124 setting 121 DriveLock, automatic 147 drives boot order 147, 151 diskette 100 external 100 external optical 100 hard 86, 100 DVD changing region setting 54 copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 DVD region settings 54 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 26 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 148 expansion memory module...
... drive light 12, 83 drive light, identifying 4, 6 drive media 64 DriveLock password changing 123 description 120 entering 122 removing 124 setting 121 DriveLock, automatic 147 drives boot order 147, 151 diskette 100 external 100 external optical 100 hard 86, 100 DVD changing region setting 54 copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 DVD region settings 54 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 26 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 148 expansion memory module...
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... memory module 109 restore security defaults 150 restore the factory settings 146 restoring the hard drive 142 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 15 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 148 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 148 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 102 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 148 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 147 Automatic DriveLock 147 change password 147 Disk...
... memory module 109 restore security defaults 150 restore the factory settings 146 restoring the hard drive 142 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 15 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 148 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 148 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 102 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 148 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 147 Automatic DriveLock 147 change password 147 Disk...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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...models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the BIOS ...132 Determining the BIOS version 132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...140 Using Computer Setup ...140 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 140 Restoring factory settings...
...models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the BIOS ...132 Determining the BIOS version 132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...140 Using Computer Setup ...140 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 140 Restoring factory settings...
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... network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list...
... network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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..., the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that...
..., the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that...
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... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 63 DriveLock password changing 120 description 117 entering 119 removing 121 setting 118 DriveLock, automatic 143 drives boot order 143, 147 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55, 56 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 144 expansion memory module...
... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 63 DriveLock password changing 120 description 117 entering 119 removing 121 setting 118 DriveLock, automatic 143 drives boot order 143, 147 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55, 56 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 144 expansion memory module...
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... a memory module expansion 107 primary 111 integrated numeric keypad keys, identifying 11 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 44 interference, minimizing 33 internal display switch 17 internal microphones, identifying 17 Internet connection setup 24 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 15 RJ-45 (network) 15 Java Card defined 103 inserting 103 removing 103 K keyboard hotkeys 39 keyboard screws removing 109 replacing 112 keypad, embedded identifying 42 keypad, external num lock 44 using 39 port options 1394 port 146 eSATA/USB port 146 ExpressCard slot...
... a memory module expansion 107 primary 111 integrated numeric keypad keys, identifying 11 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 44 interference, minimizing 33 internal display switch 17 internal microphones, identifying 17 Internet connection setup 24 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 15 RJ-45 (network) 15 Java Card defined 103 inserting 103 removing 103 K keyboard hotkeys 39 keyboard screws removing 109 replacing 112 keypad, embedded identifying 42 keypad, external num lock 44 using 39 port options 1394 port 146 eSATA/USB port 146 ExpressCard slot...
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... memory module 106 restore security defaults 146 restore the factory settings 142 restoring the hard drive 138 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 144 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 144 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 144 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 143 Automatic DriveLock 143 change password 143 Disk Sanitizer 143 DriveLock 143 fingerprint reader reset...
... memory module 106 restore security defaults 146 restore the factory settings 142 restoring the hard drive 138 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 144 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 144 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 144 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 143 Automatic DriveLock 143 change password 143 Disk Sanitizer 143 DriveLock 143 fingerprint reader reset...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... an optional external numeric keypad 44 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...45 Adjusting the volume ...45 Multimedia software ...46 Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 47 Installing multimedia software from a disc 47 Audio ...48 Connecting external audio devices 48 Checking your audio functions 48 Video ...50 Connecting an external monitor or projector 50 Using the external monitor port 50 Using the DisplayPort 50 Optical drive (select models only) ...52 Identifying the optical drive 52 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 52 Configuring AutoPlay ...52 Changing DVD region settings...
... an optional external numeric keypad 44 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...45 Adjusting the volume ...45 Multimedia software ...46 Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 47 Installing multimedia software from a disc 47 Audio ...48 Connecting external audio devices 48 Checking your audio functions 48 Video ...50 Connecting an external monitor or projector 50 Using the external monitor port 50 Using the DisplayPort 50 Optical drive (select models only) ...52 Identifying the optical drive 52 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 52 Configuring AutoPlay ...52 Changing DVD region settings...
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... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 62 DriveLock password changing 122 description 119 entering 121 removing 123 setting 120 DriveLock, automatic 142 Driver Recovery disc 138 drives boot order 142, 146 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 143 expansion memory module...
... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 62 DriveLock password changing 122 description 119 entering 121 removing 123 setting 120 DriveLock, automatic 142 Driver Recovery disc 138 drives boot order 142, 146 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 143 expansion memory module...
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... replacing an expansion memory module 106 restore security defaults 145 restore the factory settings 141 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 143 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 143 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 143 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 142 Automatic DriveLock 142 change password 142 Disk Sanitizer 142 DriveLock 142 fingerprint reader reset...
... replacing an expansion memory module 106 restore security defaults 145 restore the factory settings 141 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 143 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 143 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 143 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 142 Automatic DriveLock 142 change password 142 Disk Sanitizer 142 DriveLock 142 fingerprint reader reset...