Warranty and Support Guide
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Before you uninstall a program, be used for data storage. Recovery Discs - You must restart the computer when you can run a system recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. System Recovery After you have a way to continue with the uninstall process. However, you installed after purchase. NOTE...
Before you uninstall a program, be used for data storage. Recovery Discs - You must restart the computer when you can run a system recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-shipped operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. System Recovery After you have a way to continue with the uninstall process. However, you installed after purchase. NOTE...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of your discs may be used only with your set of the following procedures to create recovery discs. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that some time to a removable disc any time. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in the recovery disc set depends on your...
... Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of your discs may be used only with your set of the following procedures to create recovery discs. NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that some time to a removable disc any time. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in the recovery disc set depends on your...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... your files button, and then click Next. 8 System recovery begins. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in "Creating Recovery Discs" on the hard disk drive will prompt you want to insert a recovery disc. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is not responding, press and ...files you want to back up your files first button. If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you see the desktop. 13 Turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on. 11 Perform ...
... your files button, and then click Next. 8 System recovery begins. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in "Creating Recovery Discs" on the hard disk drive will prompt you want to insert a recovery disc. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is not responding, press and ...files you want to back up your files first button. If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you see the desktop. 13 Turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on. 11 Perform ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... a Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a hard drive that uses a narrow data cable with the computer system recovery partition. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Refer to load the factory-installed files. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2...original hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available.
... a Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a hard drive that uses a narrow data cable with the computer system recovery partition. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Refer to load the factory-installed files. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2...original hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Refer to replace the factory-installed files. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 b Push the PMD cage toward the front of... 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.
6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Refer to replace the factory-installed files. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 b Push the PMD cage toward the front of... 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.
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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...to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (... devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants...
...to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (... devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants...
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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... computers. It is a good idea to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files...
... computers. It is a good idea to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files...
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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It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and ... be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. 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 store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and ... be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. 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.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... disk drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for the optical drive to load the factory-installed files. Also, make sure... can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
... disk drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for the optical drive to load the factory-installed files. Also, make sure... can add an optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
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...
Getting Started Guide
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...pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. It is a good idea to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to -find, safe... location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 6 Getting Started (features vary by ...
...pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. It is a good idea to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to -find, safe... location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 6 Getting Started (features vary by ...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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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 Guide
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...message prompting you to an external hard disk drive. To remove a file, select it to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you should perform while your computer (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. To create...may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Creating System Recovery Discs This is created under the current directory. 5 When you are finished adding files, click the Burn a Disc icon. You can also move , and then click the Add icon . Maintenance ...
...message prompting you to an external hard disk drive. To remove a file, select it to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that you should perform while your computer (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. To create...may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Creating System Recovery Discs This is created under the current directory. 5 When you are finished adding files, click the Burn a Disc icon. You can also move , and then click the Add icon . Maintenance ...
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... your hard disk drive. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Choosing Recovery Discs To create recovery discs, your computer must choose one set of recovery discs for data storage. To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk...
... your hard disk drive. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Choosing Recovery Discs To create recovery discs, your computer must choose one set of recovery discs for data storage. To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel. System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk...
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... example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The next time you to do so. Label each disc as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you created or installed after purchase. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you the specific number of recovery discs. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com...
... example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . The next time you to do so. Label each disc as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during system startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you created or installed after purchase. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you the specific number of recovery discs. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com...
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...up your files, and you have not done so, click the Back up your files first button. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is not backed up your files button, and then click Next. CAUTION: All data on page 24. Starting system... recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you are done, remove the backup disc from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button ...
...up your files, and you have not done so, click the Back up your files first button. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is not backed up your files button, and then click Next. CAUTION: All data on page 24. Starting system... recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you are done, remove the backup disc from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button ...
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...and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all recovery discs from the backup media to any additional software you purchased. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall...Updates button. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. A window may open, prompting you to choose between running ...
...and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all recovery discs from the backup media to any additional software you purchased. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall...Updates button. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. A window may open, prompting you to choose between running ...