Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...(select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ● Creating... then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. System...
...(select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ● Creating... then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. System...
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...RW. 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 the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up to reset your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press... the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu ...
...RW. 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 the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up to reset your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press... the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu ...
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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. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System...
... 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System...
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... them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover... recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have been included with this computer must be downloaded...
... them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover... recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have been included with this computer must be downloaded...
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... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from...
... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from...
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...of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable LAN 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. System Configuration menu...
...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...of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable LAN 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. System Configuration menu...
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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... access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update... first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download your...
... access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update... first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download your...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 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 the network administrator before installing... any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). ...
...will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 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 the network administrator before installing... any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - When the list of...
... specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - When the list of...
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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... extremes. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. The airport security devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that must be mailed...
... extremes. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. The airport security devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that must be mailed...
Drives - Windows 7
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...digital data, are also used to store large projects that you saved earlier. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space ...have a much higher storage capacity. CDs, used for commercial audio recordings and are used for your personal storage needs. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of optical discs discussed in this section. After data is recorded, it cannot be changed. 4 Chapter 2 ...
...digital data, are also used to store large projects that you saved earlier. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space ...have a much higher storage capacity. CDs, used for commercial audio recordings and are used for your personal storage needs. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of optical discs discussed in this section. After data is recorded, it cannot be changed. 4 Chapter 2 ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Copying a ...while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws,...
... All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Copying a ...while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws,...
Drives - Windows 7
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...a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 9 Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data, video, and audio files, ..., click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to use software such as directed by the program you want to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before ... the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. It is generally best for burning data files or for such purposes.
...a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 9 Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data, video, and audio files, ..., click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to use software such as directed by the program you want to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before ... the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. It is generally best for burning data files or for such purposes.
Drives - Windows 7
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... power cord. 11 Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 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. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ●...
... power cord. 11 Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 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. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ●...
Drives - Windows 7
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Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 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 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs ...
Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. 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 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs ...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. ...the computer is on a flat surface. 6. 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. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer...
.... 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. ...the computer is on a flat surface. 6. 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. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. To install a hard drive: 1. 8. 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 Lift the hard drive (3) out of 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. To install a hard drive: 1. 8. 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 Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10.
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Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 3. Close the cover (2). 6. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 3. Close the cover (2). 6. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.