Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
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... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
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... the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You also can then recover back to that point if you have to an earlier restore point does not affect...
... the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You also can then recover back to that point if you have to an earlier restore point does not affect...
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... using Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery NOTE:... You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to repair or ...
... using Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. Performing a recovery NOTE:... You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from recovery discs that you use Recovery Manager to repair or ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may need to identify...
... and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may need to identify...
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... consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this ...
... consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this ...
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...note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path... Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and...
...note of the path to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path... Disk (C:). 6. The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating programs and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions 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 the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible...
... corner of the following procedures: ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions 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 the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible...
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... the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, ...9679; ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette 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. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models...
... the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, ...9679; ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette 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. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models...
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... 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 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
... 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 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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...label the package "FRAGILE." Handle a drive carefully; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with the procedures to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Do not... to clear. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow...
...label the package "FRAGILE." Handle a drive carefully; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with the procedures to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Do not... to clear. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Disk Defragmenter 7 For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows®... settings. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer...
... Disk Defragmenter 7 For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows®... settings. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button...outlet. 5. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent ...
...shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button...outlet. 5. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. To install a hard drive: 1. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Close the cover (2). 9 10.
Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. To install a hard drive: 1. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Close the cover (2). 9 10.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
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optical drive O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11 Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive;
optical drive O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11 Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive;
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...; Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. Lights...
...; Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. Lights...
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... only on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to block airflow. Holds the hard drive. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing...overheating. Enables airflow to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment ...
... only on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to block airflow. Holds the hard drive. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing...overheating. Enables airflow to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...
...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...
