Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the...finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are purchased separately. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, ...
... can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the...finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are purchased separately. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your computer. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows®...drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ●...
...their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your computer. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows®...drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ●...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... User Account Control feature to set up your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the...
... User Account Control feature to set up your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To ... point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system, you want to an earlier restore point does not affect data files...
.... Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Create a system restore point 1. Restore to a previous date and time To ... point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system, you want to an earlier restore point does not affect data files...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure... Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive...
...Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure... Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window... the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have a recovery partition.
... from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window... the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have a recovery partition.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any...
... saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change an administrator password,... times. 3. A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart...
... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change an administrator password,... times. 3. A power-on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your password, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts...
... by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your password, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Register a Fingerprint" page opens. 5. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by ... the computer. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by ... the computer. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
... key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and ...for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - If the Setup Utility is displayed. 3. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the...
...restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and ...for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - If the Setup Utility is displayed. 3. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know ...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. ...
...Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to know ...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to install the update. ...click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. ...
...Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to install the update. ...click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network.... 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
... of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network.... 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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... "FRAGILE." Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include...
... "FRAGILE." Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include...
Drives - Windows 7
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Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to copy into the drive. Insert the disc you want to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and ...
Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to copy into the drive. Insert the disc you want to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 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 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You...
... the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 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 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in your work and close . Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc.
... and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in your work and close . Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc.