Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...(Recovery Manager software feature). To check 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. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the... operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As ...
...(Recovery Manager software feature). To check 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. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the... operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing... document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● ...
...at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing... document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... When you back up your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System...
... When you back up your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical... drive and restart the computer. 3. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded ...
... recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical... drive and restart the computer. 3. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Use these steps: 1. On some models, you will not be able to recover your operating system and software...
... for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Use these steps: 1. On some models, you will not be able to recover your operating system and software...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On...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 ...
... processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On...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 ...
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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...f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You may need to know the version...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. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides ...
...f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You may need to know the version...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. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting ...Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a ...
...The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting ...Start > Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing...
... site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing...
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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.... When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on it down the computer. Do not use X-rays instead...include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Security devices with cleaning products. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not type on the ...
.... When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on it down the computer. Do not use X-rays instead...include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Security devices with cleaning products. Handle a drive carefully; If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not type on the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... testing audio or video recordings before you saved earlier. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project ..., it cannot be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. 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 a CD or DVD that...
... testing audio or video recordings before you saved earlier. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project ..., it cannot be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. 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 a CD or DVD that...
Drives - Windows 7
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...including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a disc while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not write to the destination disc. Save the information...disc, close all open programs except the disc software you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Before writing to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Do not use this computer for such purposes. After the information is copied, the disc you are...
...including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a disc while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not write to the destination disc. Save the information...disc, close all open programs except the disc software you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Before writing to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Do not use this computer for such purposes. After the information is copied, the disc you are...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Some programs may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio ... DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. MP3 files can use . Select the kind of the software you can be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site....
...Some programs may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio ... DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. MP3 files can use . Select the kind of the software you can be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site....
Drives - Windows 7
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... then unplug the AC power cord. 11 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) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo...
... then unplug the AC power cord. 11 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) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo...
Drives - Windows 7
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...System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for unnecessary ... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. To run more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select...
...System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for unnecessary ... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. To run more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select...
Drives - Windows 7
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. ...the operating system. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside 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...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. ...the operating system. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside 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...
Drives - Windows 7
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Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the computer (1). 10. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11.
Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the computer (1). 10. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11.
Drives - Windows 7
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Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3. Close the cover (2). 6. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3. Close the cover (2). 6. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.