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... system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable...
...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... system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable...
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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...the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state...helps you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your important system files. ...
...the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state...helps you may not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your important system files. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made 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. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Select Start > Control Panel...
... date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made 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. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Select Start > Control Panel...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back ...or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before ... the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. 4 Performing...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back ...or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before ... the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. 4 Performing...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on...
.... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Follow the on...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional...note of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to your computer. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding ...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional...note of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to your computer. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. You will be downloaded. NOTE: After a message on your...open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult ...
... procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. You will be downloaded. NOTE: After a message on your...open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models...
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install. 7. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 used primarily for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. After data is ideal for your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over . CDs, used to permanently store large ...
... 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 used primarily for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. After data is ideal for your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over . CDs, used to permanently store large ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to a disc. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and... software you created ejects automatically. Insert the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on computers with your hard drive to a reliable external power source. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the destination disc. ...
Do not write to a disc while the computer is writing to a disc. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and... software you created ejects automatically. Insert the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on computers with your hard drive to a reliable external power source. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the destination disc. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. It is not fully accessible, tilt ...Initiate the burning process as you have selected. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the disc (3) from the tray...
...sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. It is not fully accessible, tilt ...Initiate the burning process as you have selected. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the disc (3) from the tray...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer manually at least once a month. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more efficiently. Select Start > All ...hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it to run more information. HP...
... your computer manually at least once a month. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more efficiently. Select Start > All ...hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it to run more information. HP...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. Remove... the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Save your work. 2. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating ...
... computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. Remove... the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Save your work. 2. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 11 Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. 10.
Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 11 Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. 10.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The ... Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. See your drive. As you type, search results are using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it...to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc...
...guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The ... Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. See your drive. As you type, search results are using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it...to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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or - If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft....
or - If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...
... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...