Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to back up (boot) your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery... Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system 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 ...
... to back up (boot) your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery... Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system 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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably... up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings.
... discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably... up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Protection Settings, select the disk for your mind, you can then recover back to that point if 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. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point...
... Protection Settings, select the disk for your mind, you can then recover back to that point if 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. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...if your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows ...case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition...
...if your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows ...case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition...
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Recovery discs have a partition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery ...
Recovery discs have a partition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD.../DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦...
... only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD.../DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦...
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 ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...on or restarting the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for...
...install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...on or restarting the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated... the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk...
...filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated... the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. or - Click your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. If you may be able to open a window... software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
...installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. or - Click your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. If you may be able to open a window... software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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... use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not type on and then shut it . Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Do not... connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with care. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by...
... use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not type on and then shut it . Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Do not... connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with care. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store digital data, are convenient for testing audio or video recordings before you saved earlier. After data is ideal ...Typical uses 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 permanently store large amounts of a...
... your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store digital data, are convenient for testing audio or video recordings before you saved earlier. After data is ideal ...Typical uses 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 permanently store large amounts of a...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive to vibration. Do not write to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided...the disc you want to a temporary folder on your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. The write process is sensitive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive. 4. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. ...
... not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive to vibration. Do not write to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided...the disc you want to a temporary folder on your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. The write process is sensitive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive. 4. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to make unauthorized copies of the software you want to a CD or..., and the process for creating an MP3 disc is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you have selected. If your hard drive. 2. NOTE: Some programs may be changed . For specific instructions, refer to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and...
...name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to make unauthorized copies of the software you want to a CD or..., and the process for creating an MP3 disc is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you have selected. If your hard drive. 2. NOTE: Some programs may be changed . For specific instructions, refer to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required...
.... If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required...
Drives - Windows 7
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...changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the .... To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for...
...changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the .... To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for...
Drives - Windows 7
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...2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing ...prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Then shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button...
...2. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing ...prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Then shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button...
Drives - Windows 7
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Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (1). 10. 8.
Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (1). 10. 8.
Drives - Windows 7
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Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 6. 3.
Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 6. 3.