Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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... Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. ...
...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... Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. ...
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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... earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to back up your full factory image if you should continue .... 1 NOTE: If your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you may not have a partition. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are used to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the ...
... earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to back up your full factory image if you should continue .... 1 NOTE: If your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you may not have a partition. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are used to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... back to that point if you want to your system, you are creating a system restore point. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow...
... back to that point if you want to your system, you are creating a system restore point. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. The System Restore window opens. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the system from the recovery discs 7 However, if your operating system and software. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer.... Back up . HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition...
...the system from the recovery discs 7 However, if your operating system and software. Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer.... Back up . HP recommends that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition...
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 either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the...
... 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 either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the ...other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in ...
...enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the ...other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... displayed on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded...
... displayed on the screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so... displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed....
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so... displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed....
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 19 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 20 A disc does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 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 19 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 20 A disc does not play ...21 A disc does not play automatically ...22 The process...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. CDs, used for your personal storage needs. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to the outside of the disc. Typical uses include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and...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 store digital data...
...used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. CDs, used for your personal storage needs. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to the outside of the disc. Typical uses include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and...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 store digital data...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Before writing to the destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including ... copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer, refer to a disc while the computer is...
Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Before writing to the destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including ... copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer, refer to a disc while the computer is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...where the source files are stored. 6. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Initiate the burning process as the process for burning audio ... that cannot be played only on MP3 players or on your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is a criminal offense, under...save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2.
...where the source files are stored. 6. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Initiate the burning process as the process for burning audio ... that cannot be played only on MP3 players or on your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is a criminal offense, under...save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more information. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Refer to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running ... of fragmented files, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter is easy to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and...
...You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more information. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Refer to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running ... of fragmented files, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter is easy to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 15 To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 15 To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5....hard drive from the computer (2). 9. If you , loosen the 6 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1). 16 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
...is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5....hard drive from the computer (2). 9. If you , loosen the 6 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1). 16 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Tighten the 6 hard drive cover screws (2). 17 Close the cover (1). 6. To install a hard drive: 1. Reinsert the 4 hard drive screws. 4. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Pull the hard drive tabs out (2), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). 10.
Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Tighten the 6 hard drive cover screws (2). 17 Close the cover (1). 6. To install a hard drive: 1. Reinsert the 4 hard drive screws. 4. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Pull the hard drive tabs out (2), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). 10.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 23 The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of burning... a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...
... inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 23 The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of burning... a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... an updated driver to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your hard drive. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install...
... an updated driver to install. 7. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your hard drive. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to install...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning 12 changing region setting 9 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 H hard disk drive installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive installing 17 removing...
... D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning 12 changing region setting 9 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 H hard disk drive installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive installing 17 removing...