Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-...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...
... Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-...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...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are .... Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help...
...from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are .... Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to provide increased protection for which you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You can create additional restore points to your system. In the...
.... A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to provide increased protection for which you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You can create additional restore points to your system. In the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert ...Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. If you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from ...
...site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert ...Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. If you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition.
... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...keys to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is running on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the...
...keys to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is running on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...If no instructions are ready to install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow... note of the path to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5....
...If no instructions are ready to install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow... note of the path to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...it later. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ... file to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want ...step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. To do so, restart your hard drive.
...it later. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ... file to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want ...step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. To do so, restart your hard drive.
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
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 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). Recovering system...
.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 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). Recovering system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. You also can create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. When to create restore points ● Before you add...
... you to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. You also can create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. When to create restore points ● Before you add...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you create or from the partition, follow...System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer...
... these steps: 1. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you create or from the partition, follow...System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R... an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Replacing a drive in the swappable bay 7 Troubleshooting v
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R... an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Replacing a drive in the swappable bay 7 Troubleshooting v
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Do not use X-rays instead of the drive. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that...
.... Do not use X-rays instead of the drive. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large...large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store large projects that must be changed. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you want to erase or write over . CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc...
... the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large...large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store large projects that must be changed. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you want to erase or write over . CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Do not use this computer for such purposes. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable ..., and sound recordings. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on ...
Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Do not use this computer for such purposes. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable ..., and sound recordings. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-data, audio, or video. 5. Refer to a CD or DVD that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of CD or DVD you burn them to the user guide that came with CyberLink Power2Go..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you have selected. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for creating a data file. MP3 files can use MyDVD. CAUTION: Observe...
...-data, audio, or video. 5. Refer to a CD or DVD that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of CD or DVD you burn them to the user guide that came with CyberLink Power2Go..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you have selected. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for creating a data file. MP3 files can use MyDVD. CAUTION: Observe...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System ...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ports are not protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the swappable bay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is running on battery power. For more...
... ports are not protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the swappable bay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is running on battery power. For more...