Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...; Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. ● Do not use your computer information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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 passwords
...; Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. ● Do not use your computer information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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 passwords
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable...
...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to improve the security of your...
... your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to improve the security of your...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions...
... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... able to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
... able to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect...
... the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free...
... User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right...
... for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hardware. 4. Repeat for your Internet browser, and go to delete. 5. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be set to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to get the latest updates for any discs from the HP...
... hardware. 4. Repeat for your Internet browser, and go to delete. 5. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be set to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to get the latest updates for any discs from the HP...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. This number provides specific information about the computer. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
... optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. This number provides specific information about the computer. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... down keys. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to their keypad functions by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is on: ◦ Press and hold fn+shift to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the...
... down keys. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to their keypad functions by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is on: ◦ Press and hold fn+shift to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ●...
... the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ●...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if...
... the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to memory, letting you stopped working. Your work returns to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. You can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of networking connection or perform any type of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click...
... to memory, letting you stopped working. Your work returns to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. You can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of networking connection or perform any type of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the adapter or device into external power. To fully charge the battery: 1. Connect the computer to Never. 5. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Record the Turn off . Change the Turn off...
... the adapter or device into external power. To fully charge the battery: 1. Connect the computer to Never. 5. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Record the Turn off . Change the Turn off...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Change advanced power settings...
... a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Change advanced power settings...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery...
... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... step 1. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. 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...
... step 1. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. 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...
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...