Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the capacitive button tapping sound. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. When enabled, ...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...
...the capacitive button tapping sound. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. When enabled, ...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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...operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to protect your... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. HP recommends that do not have been included for the...
...operating system and software. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to protect your... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. HP recommends that do not have been included for the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore...
..., whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you ...Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery ...
... Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you ...Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer to recover using this procedure. Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these steps: 1. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager...
... computer to recover using this procedure. Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these steps: 1. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... installed on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. ...docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update 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. Do not insert, remove, connect, or ...
... installed on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. ...docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update 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. Do not insert, remove, connect, or ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to install the update. Complete the ...the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. ...
...Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to install the update. Complete the ...the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Select your computer. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is ...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
Select your computer. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is ...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to erase or write over . DVD±RW discs Use DVD+RW discs if you can write data to the disc and then add a ...include 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 the outside of information.
... include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to erase or write over . DVD±RW discs Use DVD+RW discs if you can write data to the disc and then add a ...include 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 the outside of information.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Initiate the burning process as the process for such purposes. 28 Chapter 5 Optical drive NOTE: Some programs may be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. Select Start > All Programs, and then... or video. 5. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a...
...to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Initiate the burning process as the process for such purposes. 28 Chapter 5 Optical drive NOTE: Some programs may be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. Select Start > All Programs, and then... or video. 5. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation.... ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting See your user guides for more information ... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive.
... process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation.... ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting See your user guides for more information ... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. Follow the on your hard drive. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
... updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. Follow the on your hard drive. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state or in any of...
..., your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state or in any of...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but do...
... sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but do...
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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... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software 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). Recovery discs...
... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software 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). Recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to disc. ● Store personal files in time. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. A system restore point allows you back up your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software...
... to disc. ● Store personal files in time. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. A system restore point allows you back up your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 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...Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you create or...
..., and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 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...Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you create or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 21 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process...
... Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 21 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process...