Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. DVDs and BDs have ...discs: ● You will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. NOTE: If your system to create recovery...
...The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. DVDs and BDs have ...discs: ● You will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. NOTE: If your system to create recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... use will depend on a regular basis to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for...the number of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following ...
... use will depend on a regular basis to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for...the number of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... settings. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more...
... settings. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change your system, you are creating a system restore point. When to create restore ...NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.
... want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change your system, you are creating a system restore point. When to create restore ...NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... 2. However, if your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair ... as soon as System Restore. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery...
... 2. However, if your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair ... as soon as System Restore. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the partition, follow these discs to recover using this procedure. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not be able to recover your operating system and software... partition (select models only) 7 This restores the computer to its factory condition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition on...
... the partition, follow these discs to recover using this procedure. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not be able to recover your operating system and software... partition (select models only) 7 This restores the computer to its factory condition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition on...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 tips for a Windows security feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in...
... also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 tips for a Windows security feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... attempts to enter the administrator password, you turn on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password...
... attempts to enter the administrator password, you turn on or restarting the computer. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set...
Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... opens. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a message explains why the swipe was unsuccessful. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. If you register only one or more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to the computer must repeat steps 1 through...
... opens. When the fingerprint is not completed correctly, a message explains why the swipe was unsuccessful. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. If you register only one or more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to the computer must repeat steps 1 through...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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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 esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup...
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 esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by 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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and then press enter. 4. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Your change and exit ...press enter. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigation and...
... and then press enter. 4. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Your change and exit ...press enter. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigation and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower...-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the ...Menu 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. Use the arrow keys to ...
... key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower...-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the ...Menu 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. Use the arrow keys to ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable...connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on...
... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable...connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed... on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS...
...has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed... on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then...
... may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then...
Drives - Windows 7
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... writing to the following cautions before handling drives. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not type on and then shut it . If a drive must be sure that must be handled with care. Refer to a disc. do...
... writing to the following cautions before handling drives. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not type on and then shut it . If a drive must be sure that must be handled with care. Refer to a disc. do...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. Save the information to your hard...
..., under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. Save the information to your hard...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or password for more efficiently. 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
... or password for more efficiently. 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
Drives - Windows 7
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... AutoPlay settings. 2. Wipe from the center of the disc to playing the disc, click the Play button in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2.
... AutoPlay settings. 2. Wipe from the center of the disc to playing the disc, click the Play button in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2.
