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...Computer Setup in Windows Vista 161 Starting Computer Setup 161 Using Computer Setup 161 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 161 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 162 Computer Setup menus 163 File menu 163 Security menu 164 Diagnostics menu 165 System Configuration menu...166 Computer Setup in Windows XP 169 Starting Computer Setup 169 Using Computer Setup 169 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 169 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 170 Computer Setup menus 171 File menu 171 Security menu 172 Diagnostics menu 173 System Configuration menu 174...
...Computer Setup in Windows Vista 161 Starting Computer Setup 161 Using Computer Setup 161 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 161 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 162 Computer Setup menus 163 File menu 163 Security menu 164 Diagnostics menu 165 System Configuration menu...166 Computer Setup in Windows XP 169 Starting Computer Setup 169 Using Computer Setup 169 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 169 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 170 Computer Setup menus 171 File menu 171 Security menu 172 Diagnostics menu 173 System Configuration menu 174...
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... enter. - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can use the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to enter... will not change the hard drive mode. To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Windows 7 155 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - ...
... enter. - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can use the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to enter... will not change the hard drive mode. To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Windows 7 155 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - ...
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...left corner of Computer Setup options. Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this ● View ... > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
...left corner of Computer Setup options. Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this ● View ... > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
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... Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 162 Chapter 5 Computer Setup or - Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Computer Setup to select File >...keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. To ...
... Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 162 Chapter 5 Computer Setup or - Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Computer Setup to select File >...keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. To ...
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... controller version. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Save any... View identification information for the computer and the batteries in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the ...
... controller version. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Save any... View identification information for the computer and the batteries in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the ...
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. NOTE: Your... password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 170 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Your...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults. 4. Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. NOTE: Your... password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 170 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Your...
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...section provide an overview of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Replace the configuration settings in this ... and time on the computer. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer.
...section provide an overview of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Replace the configuration settings in this ... and time on the computer. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer.
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... and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, contact technical support ...through the operating system. You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you cannot use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that were installed at the factory. Press f11 while the "Press f11 for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. All files you must be reinstalled. Follow...
... and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, contact technical support ...through the operating system. You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you cannot use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that were installed at the factory. Press f11 while the "Press f11 for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. All files you must be reinstalled. Follow...
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... purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to boot (start the backup process. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on the type of the computer. 1. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or... recover information you start up , follow these steps: 1. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in your computer, you...
... purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to boot (start the backup process. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on the type of the computer. 1. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or... recover information you start up , follow these steps: 1. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in your computer, you...
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...the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: For additional information on the computer... are permanently removed. Software not installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must be prompted for your computer. If possible, back up all personal files. ...
...the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: For additional information on the computer... are permanently removed. Software not installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must be prompted for your computer. If possible, back up all personal files. ...
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...process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Shut down the computer. 192 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. All files you have previously backed up , follow these steps: 1....case of the computer. 1. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. The screen image is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility...
...process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Shut down the computer. 192 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. All files you have previously backed up , follow these steps: 1....case of the computer. 1. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. The screen image is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility...
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... computer are permanently removed. You can restore your computer. Personal files must be restored from copies. Follow the on the screen. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, you...and reformats the hard drive. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. To protect your information, back up all personal ...
... computer are permanently removed. You can restore your computer. Personal files must be restored from copies. Follow the on the screen. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, you...and reformats the hard drive. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. To protect your information, back up all personal ...
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File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 using 161, 169 computer specifications 177 connector pinout 1394 195 audio-... hard drive recovery 189 headphone jack connector pinout 196 heat sink removal 113 spare part numbers 41, 113 hinge, spare part numbers 48 HP QuickLook 2 159, 167, 175 HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 I integrated numeric keypad 16 K keyboard product description 8 removal 96 spare part numbers 37, 96 keys embedded numeric keypad 17...
File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 using 161, 169 computer specifications 177 connector pinout 1394 195 audio-... hard drive recovery 189 headphone jack connector pinout 196 heat sink removal 113 spare part numbers 41, 113 hinge, spare part numbers 48 HP QuickLook 2 159, 167, 175 HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 I integrated numeric keypad 16 K keyboard product description 8 removal 96 spare part numbers 37, 96 keys embedded numeric keypad 17...
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... 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189 Index 209
... 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189 Index 209
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...) 158, 166, 174 Screw Kit, spare part number 54 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 159 Security menu allow reset of HP ProtectTools security keys 164, 172 always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 Automatic DriveLock 164, 172 change password 164, 172 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 DriveLock 164, 172...security level 160, 168, 176 setup utility Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 SIM, removal 80 Smart Card Reader removal 133 spare ...
...) 158, 166, 174 Screw Kit, spare part number 54 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 159 Security menu allow reset of HP ProtectTools security keys 164, 172 always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 164, 172 Automatic DriveLock 164, 172 change password 164, 172 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 DriveLock 164, 172...security level 160, 168, 176 setup utility Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 File menu 156, 163, 171 navigating and selecting 154, 161, 169 restoring factory settings 155, 162, 170 Security menu 164, 172 System Configuration menu 158, 166, 174 SIM, removal 80 Smart Card Reader removal 133 spare ...
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...Viewing Computer Setup System Information 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the ... 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 145 ix
...Viewing Computer Setup System Information 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the ... 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 145 ix
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...problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer ... the computer provides the following tools to recover your files. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. To check for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ●...
...problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer ... the computer provides the following tools to recover your files. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. To check for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ●...
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...and repair the operating system. Software not installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these topics in this guide. 3. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and ... on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for the presence of the screen. 4. Make sure that were installed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to boot (start up all personal files. 2. All files you must be reinstalled. Using f11...
...and repair the operating system. Software not installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these topics in this guide. 3. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and ... on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for the presence of the screen. 4. Make sure that were installed at the factory must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to boot (start up all personal files. 2. All files you must be reinstalled. Using f11...
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... Computer Setup menus The menu tables in Computer Setup NOTE: Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Turn on -screen instructions. 5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left... and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - Computer Setup menus 145 Restoring factory settings in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu ...
... Computer Setup menus The menu tables in Computer Setup NOTE: Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Turn on -screen instructions. 5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left... and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - Computer Setup menus 145 Restoring factory settings in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu ...
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... a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. File menu Select System ...components needed for the processor, cache and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this section may not be supported by your computer...
... a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Cancel any changes entered during the current session. File menu Select System ...components needed for the processor, cache and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller version. Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit To do this section may not be supported by your computer...