Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you set. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you choose to your computer information. Passwords can be set in Windows...
... passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you set. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is a group of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you choose to your computer information. Passwords can be set in Windows...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power...
... Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the system ROM. Updating software Updated versions of your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system...
... the system ROM. Updating software Updated versions of your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your country or...
... then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your country or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more...
Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. You...
.... Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. You...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Look for this section. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs...
... device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the drive is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Look for this section. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... type of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set...
... type of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your computer. An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
... provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your computer. An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. The num lock light is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ●...
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. The num lock light is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ●...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... optical drive, use Device Manager to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in either of the disc to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. Refer to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
... optical drive, use Device Manager to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in either of the disc to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the drive is already showing. Refer to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Microsoft device drivers You can be set to use your Internet browser, and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your device. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Next to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on-screen instructions...
... Microsoft device drivers You can be set to use your Internet browser, and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your device. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for HP software updates. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Next to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on-screen instructions...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. Using power-saving states 1 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on...
... a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. Using power-saving states 1 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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 the computer. 2. To fully charge the battery: 1. Connect the computer to be calibrated more than once a month. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off . Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges...
... 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 the computer. 2. To fully charge the battery: 1. Connect the computer to be calibrated more than once a month. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off . Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the battery light has turned off . 2. When the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Calibrating a battery 19 Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click the battery...
... the battery light has turned off . 2. When the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Calibrating a battery 19 Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click the battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. 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...
... is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. 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...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left...
To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order. The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
... spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 49 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 72, 75 left-side components 10 lights battery 6 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 74 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 22 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 84 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 28, 44 memory module compartment 13 memory module compartment cover illustrated 21 removal 44 memory test 75 microphone jack location 9 pin...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...
..., 27 power cord set requirements 103 power cord, spare part numbers 23 power light 6, 9 power requirements, product description 4 power switch 9 power switch assembly removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 power-on password 74 previous/rewind button 11 processor product description 1 removal 69 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 69 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 2 docking support 3 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 modem module 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power...