Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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..., such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it .... ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. The next time you open Recovery...
..., such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs To create a set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it .... ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. The next time you open Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you... should back 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 reset your ...
...At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you... should back 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 reset your ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks ...
You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...reverse the restoration. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Using system restore points When you back up your system files and settings. Select Start > Control ... To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. In the...
...reverse the restoration. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Using system restore points When you back up your system files and settings. Select Start > Control ... To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. In the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or ... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Back up . If you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. ...
... Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or ... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Back up . If you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...its factory condition. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the partition on the screen. 2. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an ...software. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7
...its factory condition. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the partition on the screen. 2. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an ...software. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... passwords and describe their functions. A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be any combination of passwords can use the same password for a Setup Utility...
... passwords and describe their functions. A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be any combination of passwords can use the same password for a Setup Utility...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the...
... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... a power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5
... a power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Next. Type your computer. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you want to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you to register additional fingerprints. 8. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Repeat steps 5 through...
... Next. Type your computer. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you want to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you to register additional fingerprints. 8. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Repeat steps 5 through...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility...
... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately...2 Using the Setup Utility Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step...
...; To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately...2 Using the Setup Utility Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change the language of the screen, press esc. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. System information such as the system time and date, and identification...and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how ...
..., begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. System information such as the system time and date, and identification...and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. Do not download or ... reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to download. 3. BIOS version...
... information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. Do not download or ... reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to download. 3. BIOS version...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer ... will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated.
... a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer ... will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for ...
...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... vibration. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to the...
... vibration. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Before writing to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to make unauthorized copies of the screen. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which...
... DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Before writing to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to make unauthorized copies of the screen. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which...
Drives - Windows 7
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... become fragmented. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete...
... become fragmented. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete...
Drives - Windows 7
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... before playing the disc. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 4. If this setting is displayed, click No. To return to exit the...
... before playing the disc. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 4. If this setting is displayed, click No. To return to exit the...