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Security - Windows Vista - Page 8
...sensitive. ● A password must be set in Windows or in Setup Utility:
● A password can be recognized if you subsequently try to secure your password will not be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad.
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...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP - Page 8
When you use the arrow keys to the menu display. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Then use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you are not visible, press esc to return to change boot order" message that...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP - Page 10
... of video memory. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu
Select Hard Disk Self Test
Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only)
To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.
6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus
ENWW
NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test.
Set the following...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP - Page 11
Index
A administrator password 5 advanced Setup Utility features 4
B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6
C changing the Setup Utility
language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4
D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6
E enhanced SATA support 6
F fingerprint reader 1
H hard drive self test 6
R restoring default settings 3
S secondary hard drive self test 6 ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
... date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12
Index...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
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update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site.
The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Identify your computer. NOTE Windows...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... path when you connect your selection to the hard drive. b.
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2.
Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. NOTE If...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
... if prompted. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions.
Reinstall the program or driver: a. b. Restart the computer if prompted. Recovery Manager opens. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on the screen. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. ENWW
Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 NOTE Before reinstalling the...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
... or instability. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions.
10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information
ENWW To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Performing a recovery
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 1
Wireless (Select Models Only)
User Guide
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
..., click Device Manager.
3. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for the WLAN device is installed on your computer:
NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
Identifying...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 5
... care ...36 IDE drive light ...37 Hard drive ...38 Optical drives ...41
Inserting an optical disc ...42 Removing an optical disc (with power 43 Removing an optical disc (without power 44 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 45
5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive ...46 Identifying the installed optical drive 46 Inserting an optical disc 47 Removing an optical disc...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 11
... reaches a low battery level. the other power light is being accessed.
When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
(5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute light
Off: If the computer is close to full charge capacity. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is always visible on the front of...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 30
... in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. With the computer on, you initiate Sleep, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
3 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
Windows has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 70
optical drive
DVD region settings 58 DVDPlay
using 55
E environmental specifications 14 external monitor port 9, 53
F fn key
hotkeys 17 identifying 2 function keys hotkeys 17 identifying 2
H hard drive
installing 39 removing 38 hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 Help and Support hotkey 18, 19 Hibernation exiting 25 hotkey 18, 20 initiating 25 writing to CD or DVD 45...
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