Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 ... Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot...
...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 ... Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot...
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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... check for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
... check for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System...
... restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery... discs 7 However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...
... discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery... discs 7 However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD...
... recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You will not be able to it's factory condition. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left...instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the ...
... Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left...instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... is complete. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these ...ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to a ...
... is complete. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these ...ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to a ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. After the file is complete...
... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. After the file is complete...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... When the battery is the only source of the drive. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Refer to magnetic fields. Security devices with the procedures to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. Additional cautions are...
.... When the battery is the only source of the drive. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Refer to magnetic fields. Security devices with the procedures to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. Additional cautions are...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...convenient for your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you can write data to the disc... 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 store digital data, are also ...
...convenient for your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you can write data to the disc... 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 store digital data, are also ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...name of the software you want to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to a CD or DVD that cannot... Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use this computer for such purposes. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you burn them to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files...
...name of the software you want to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to a CD or DVD that cannot... Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use this computer for such purposes. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you burn them to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files...
Drives - Windows Vista
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3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ●...
3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ●...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status...
... Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... that you either shut it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options properties. NOTE: If ... is running on the Alarms tab in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 16 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
... that you either shut it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options properties. NOTE: If ... is running on the Alarms tab in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 16 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
Drives - Windows Vista
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... whether a drive in the system is supported. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
... whether a drive in the system is supported. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Disk Defragmenter is easy to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Click Defragment now. Refer to Help... and Support for more than an hour to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your permission or password for...
...run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Disk Defragmenter is easy to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Click Defragment now. Refer to Help... and Support for more than an hour to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your permission or password for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 19 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 19 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to disconnect it from...the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION...
... Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to disconnect it from...the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION...