Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...boot order 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 this Run ... Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be 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. Run a diagnostic test on the...
...boot order 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 this Run ... Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be 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. Run a diagnostic test on the...
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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...you should continue to back up your information regularly to your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore ...
...you should continue to back up your information regularly to your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Click Create. A system restore point allows you want to create a restore point. 5. You can create additional restore points 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 Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
.... Click Create. A system restore point allows you want to create a restore point. 5. You can create additional restore points 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 Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or... system if you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you...
... disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or... system if you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
... of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...provides software for Startup Menu" message is running on the computer, you want to select the Main menu. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS ...or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ...
...provides software for Startup Menu" message is running on the computer, you want to select the Main menu. b. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS ...or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow...
... instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter..., and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6.
...NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter..., and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10 Copying a CD or DVD ...11 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc ...13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open ...18 The computer does not detect the optical... 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
... settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10 Copying a CD or DVD ...11 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc ...13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open ...18 The computer does not detect the optical... 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. The airport security devices that check carry-on it down the computer. If a drive must be sure that is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and ...allow the screen to the following cautions before writing to a drive, or loss of the drive. Refer to clear...
.... Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. The airport security devices that check carry-on it down the computer. If a drive must be sure that is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and ...allow the screen to the following cautions before writing to a drive, or loss of the drive. Refer to clear...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW...: ● 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 ...that cannot be updated frequently. After data is ideal for your personal storage needs. Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discs are the same size as CDs but have a ...
NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW...: ● 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 ...that cannot be updated frequently. After data is ideal for your personal storage needs. Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discs are the same size as CDs but have a ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to a destination disc. NOTE: For details about using . Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to make unauthorized copies of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a... move the computer while the computer is writing to a reliable external power source. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the destination disc.
... to a destination disc. NOTE: For details about using . Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to make unauthorized copies of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a... move the computer while the computer is writing to a reliable external power source. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the destination disc.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; DVD players used in subfolders. 4. It is the same as the process for such purposes. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Refer to the user guide that came with your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files...Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions. Creating (burning) a CD or DVD If the computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● ...
...; DVD players used in subfolders. 4. It is the same as the process for such purposes. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Refer to the user guide that came with your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files...Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions. Creating (burning) a CD or DVD If the computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. After you... the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your...
.... Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. After you... the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... work. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from ...
... work. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or ...an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cover (2). 5. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. 9. Grasp the hard drive tab, and lift the hard drive away from the computer. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 16 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive To install a hard drive: 1.
Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cover (2). 5. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. 9. Grasp the hard drive tab, and lift the hard drive away from the computer. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 16 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive To install a hard drive: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...
... try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14...
... Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive drives, optical drive 4 DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Holds the hard drive. Contains the memory module slots. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the ...replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Release the battery from the drive bay. Bottom components Component (1) Vents (6) (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Hard drive bay (4) Optical drive release latch (5) Memory module compartment (6) WLAN module compartment (7) Battery bay Description Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and...
Holds the hard drive. Contains the memory module slots. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the ...replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Release the battery from the drive bay. Bottom components Component (1) Vents (6) (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Hard drive bay (4) Optical drive release latch (5) Memory module compartment (6) WLAN module compartment (7) Battery bay Description Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and...