Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from... of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your most current backup. If the partition is...
... reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from... of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your most current backup. If the partition is...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, 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 the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points ... stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. The discs you have to reset 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 disc. ● Store personal files in ...
...computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, 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 the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points ... stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. The discs you have to reset 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 disc. ● Store personal files in ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert 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. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change...
... or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert 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. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...up all personal files. 2. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Back up your computer. If you have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have not already tried these discs to recover your computer ...
...up all personal files. 2. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Back up your computer. If you have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you may not have not already tried these discs to recover your computer ...
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Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key ...
Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN ... delay 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 Run ...
... Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN ... delay 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 Run ...
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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...updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what...then download and install the new BIOS. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-...
...updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what...then download and install the new BIOS. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to a network, consult ...has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen.
...displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to a network, consult ...has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to install. 7. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and ...on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation...
... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to install. 7. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and ...on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation...
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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... computer, damage to a disc. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled... with care. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard...
... computer, damage to a disc. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled... with care. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard...
Drives - Windows 7
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DVDs and BDs are widely used for your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for movies, software,...: ● 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 ... large projects that can be updated frequently. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used primarily...
DVDs and BDs are widely used for your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for movies, software,...: ● 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 ... large projects that can be updated frequently. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used primarily...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not use this computer for such purposes. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. After ... from a source disc to a disc. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a destination disc. The write process is running on the manufacturer's Web site. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network...
... not use this computer for such purposes. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. After ... from a source disc to a disc. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a destination disc. The write process is running on the manufacturer's Web site. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or on the manufacturer's Web site. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that cannot be changed . Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files ... video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play...
... or on the manufacturer's Web site. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that cannot be changed . Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files ... video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play...
Drives - Windows 7
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... cord. 11 If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD...
... cord. 11 If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD...
Drives - Windows 7
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... > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer...for more information. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 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 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can ...
... > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer...for more information. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 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 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...cord from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer...
...upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...cord from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11.
Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11.
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Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 6. 3.
Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 6. 3.
