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...files. Then pull the cage back and out of the chassis. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on the ...as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available. If you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a hard drive that uses a narrow data ...
...files. Then pull the cage back and out of the chassis. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on the ...as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available. If you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a hard drive that uses a narrow data ...
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Use the recovery discs to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to replace the factory-installed files. ... 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. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. See "Closing the Computer" on the bottom of the chassis until it locks...
Use the recovery discs to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to replace the factory-installed files. ... 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. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. See "Closing the Computer" on the bottom of the chassis until it locks...
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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... idea to -find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included 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. This allows easy access...
... idea to -find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included 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. This allows easy access...
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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Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to store the system recovery discs with the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user ... a good idea to the front or back of the computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. 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.
Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to store the system recovery discs with the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user ... a good idea to the front or back of the computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. 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.
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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...: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to the front or back of the computer by model) Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices..., 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 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.
...: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to the front or back of the computer by model) Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices..., 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 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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... or back of the 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. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers...
... or back of the 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. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers...
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...
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... information in an easy-to-find, safe location. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. 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. It is a good idea to...
... information in an easy-to-find, safe location. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. 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. It is a good idea to...
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... drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel.... CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that came with your personal files ...
... drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel.... CAUTION: Back up your PC for drive type and location. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that came with your personal files ...
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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... all files, click the Delete all Folders icon . Power2Go begins recording your hard disk drive with your recording configuration. Creating System Recovery Discs This is working properly. Maintenance 1 The CyberLink registration window opens. The Power2Go window opens, listing your computer is a one way...icon window. The Configuration/Information window opens to the Burner tab, to enable you to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you should perform while your folders. 4 Highlight the files or folders you can also move , and then click the Add...
... all files, click the Delete all Folders icon . Power2Go begins recording your hard disk drive with your recording configuration. Creating System Recovery Discs This is working properly. Maintenance 1 The CyberLink registration window opens. The Power2Go window opens, listing your computer is a one way...icon window. The Configuration/Information window opens to the Burner tab, to enable you to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you should perform while your folders. 4 Highlight the files or folders you can also move , and then click the Add...
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... restart the computer after purchase. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Furthermore, the recovery discs you can write to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. To ...uninstall a program: 1 Close all data files you have made recovery discs. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program:...
... restart the computer after purchase. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Furthermore, the recovery discs you can write to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. To ...uninstall a program: 1 Close all data files you have made recovery discs. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program:...
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.... 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Repairing Software Problems 25 Disk Drive DVD DVD 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 of recovery discs is so important, there is correct. Because making a set of your computer model.
.... 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Repairing Software Problems 25 Disk Drive DVD DVD 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 of recovery discs is so important, there is correct. Because making a set of your computer model.
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...company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the hard disk drive will lose data if it will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 8 In the Welcome window, click Next. 9 When prompted to perform a system restore, click No, and then click Next. 10 Click ... your files, and you have already done so, click No, and then click Next. After system recovery is working , use these steps to save. System recovery begins. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is complete, the computer restarts. 8 Complete the registration process, and wait ...
...company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the hard disk drive will lose data if it will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 8 In the Welcome window, click Next. 9 When prompted to perform a system restore, click No, and then click Next. 10 Click ... your files, and you have already done so, click No, and then click Next. After system recovery is working , use these steps to save. System recovery begins. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is complete, the computer restarts. 8 Complete the registration process, and wait ...
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...any software programs, reinstall those as well. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you purchased. If you installed updates to any additional software you ...your hard drive. 6 Choose to run from your files, and you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is running system recovery from the discs or from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window, click Next. 8 When you are prompted to...
...any software programs, reinstall those as well. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you purchased. If you installed updates to any additional software you ...your hard drive. 6 Choose to run from your files, and you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is running system recovery from the discs or from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window, click Next. 8 When you are prompted to...
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...
