Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...data loss. Refer to load the factory-installed files. The original hard disk drive is available. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Then pull the cage back and out of the chassis. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing a Hard...to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is preloaded with an optional latch. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on page 5. After ...
...data loss. Refer to load the factory-installed files. The original hard disk drive is available. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Then pull the cage back and out of the chassis. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing a Hard...to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is preloaded with an optional latch. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on page 5. After ...
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See "Closing the Computer" on the bottom of the hard disk drive and close the computer. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the chassis. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis... includes a Pocket Media Drive (PMD), insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on page 7. 9 Perform a System Recovery, as required. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 Refer to replace the factory-installed files.
See "Closing the Computer" on the bottom of the hard disk drive and close the computer. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the chassis. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis... includes a Pocket Media Drive (PMD), insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on page 7. 9 Perform a System Recovery, as required. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 Refer to replace the factory-installed files.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
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...computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came... with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer ...
...computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came... with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE...
... digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
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...(personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an... Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.
...(personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an... Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.
Getting Started
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started
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... computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. NOTE: You must...
... computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. NOTE: You must...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started Guide
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Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location... include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some peripheral devices...
Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location... include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some peripheral devices...
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... your personal files on the hard disk drive to remove the front panel. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release the drive...
... your personal files on the hard disk drive to remove the front panel. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release the drive...
PC Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
PC Troubleshooting
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... about tasks you can perform to help ensure trouble-free operation of your computer, and to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you created. You can also move , and then click the Add icon . To remove a file, select it in a safe.... 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. This feature compares the data on page 24. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your computer if problems arise in the directory, click 5 When you encounter recording issues, try alternate media (different types or brands...
... about tasks you can perform to help ensure trouble-free operation of your computer, and to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you created. You can also move , and then click the Add icon . To remove a file, select it in a safe.... 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. This feature compares the data on page 24. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your computer if problems arise in the directory, click 5 When you encounter recording issues, try alternate media (different types or brands...
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... software programs that was not installed on CDs included in this last step. Recovery Discs-Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. To create recovery discs, your computer must choose one set of recovery discs from a set of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that you want to continue with your computer, and then...
... software programs that was not installed on CDs included in this last step. Recovery Discs-Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. To create recovery discs, your computer must choose one set of recovery discs from a set of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that you want to continue with your computer, and then...
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... CD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some time to create recovery discs. Label each disc as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that creates the discs tells you will be rejected. NOTE...
... CD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some time to create recovery discs. Label each disc as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that creates the discs tells you will be rejected. NOTE...
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... not backed up files, and you have not done so, click Yes. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the desktop. 9 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn ...the computer back on. 10 Perform the procedure in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 27. NOTE: System recovery deletes all the data files you are prompted to save. System recovery at the next screen that recovers your computer to its original factory condition, and...
... not backed up files, and you have not done so, click Yes. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the desktop. 9 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn ...the computer back on. 10 Perform the procedure in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 27. NOTE: System recovery deletes all the data files you are prompted to save. System recovery at the next screen that recovers your computer to its original factory condition, and...
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... 5 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. A window may open, prompting you to choose between running up-to get critical updates from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window...to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is not responding, press and hold the On button for Updates button. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to -date security software. The system recovery software might have ...
... 5 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. A window may open, prompting you to choose between running up-to get critical updates from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window...to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is not responding, press and hold the On button for Updates button. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to -date security software. The system recovery software might have ...
Getting Started Guide
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... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...
... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...