Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
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... restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
... restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
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... you back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your system. To...
... you back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your system. To...
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HP recommends that you have previously backed up. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive... features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart...
HP recommends that you have previously backed up. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive... features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... is in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes...
... is in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes...
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...delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM ...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support...
...delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM ...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support...
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... 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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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 displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while ... need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Access the page on your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to...
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 displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while ... need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Access the page on your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to...
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...displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click the file ...BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Updating the BIOS 3 If no instructions...
...displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click the file ...BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Updating the BIOS 3 If no instructions...
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...access this path when you want to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software At the download area, select the software... screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the ...
...access this path when you want to update. 3. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Updating software At the download area, select the software... screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to find the software you are ready to the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use x-rays instead ... cautions are included with care. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from a drive before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. The airport security devices that must be handled...
...the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use x-rays instead ... cautions are included with care. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from a drive before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. The airport security devices that must be handled...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes... online Help for your computer. To run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for more efficiently.
...to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes... online Help for your computer. To run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for more efficiently.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating ... the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...
... Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating ... the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...
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10. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 9 Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3.
10. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 9 Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
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Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11
Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled...
... light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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..., to cool internal components. CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not block vents. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery. Enables airflow to block airflow. It is normal for the internal fan to.... Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. Holds the...
..., to cool internal components. CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not block vents. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery. Enables airflow to block airflow. It is normal for the internal fan to.... Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. Holds the...
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...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...
...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...
