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HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of a system failure: ●...; Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to back up (boot) your computer by the operating system and HP...
HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of a system failure: ●...; Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to back up (boot) your computer by the operating system and HP...
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... settings. The System Protection window opens. 6. Using system restore points When you back up your information 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. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively...
... settings. The System Protection window opens. 6. Using system restore points When you back up your information 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. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively...
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...and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery...drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive...
...and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery...drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive...
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... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included for...
... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included for...
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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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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). System restore ...
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). System restore ...
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... the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
... the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
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...personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you have previously backed up. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Software not provided with ...Manager opens. 2. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire...
...personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you have previously backed up. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Software not provided with ...Manager opens. 2. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the... in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to your selection to know the ...
...BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the... in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to your selection to know the ...
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... Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open... Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. 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 connect your computer to install the update. Double-click the...
... Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open... Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. 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 connect your computer to install the update. Double-click the...
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... screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on your hard drive. 4 Updating software Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen. When the download ..., filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS...
... screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on your hard drive. 4 Updating software Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen. When the download ..., filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...3 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD... DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...3 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD... DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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You may be listed. Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for more information. 1
You may be listed. Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for more information. 1
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Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Save to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not write to vibration. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Before writing to prevent the automatic playing ... Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to make unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source. Do not...
Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Save to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not write to vibration. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Before writing to prevent the automatic playing ... Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to make unauthorized copies of a CD or DVD. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the computer screen is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source. Do not...
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...software you want to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Refer to the software Help file or user guide for testing audio or video recordings before you burn ... as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers 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 and close all DVD ...
...software you want to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Refer to the software Help file or user guide for testing audio or video recordings before you burn ... as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers 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 and close all DVD ...
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... or another time when you start it, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . To run more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for more efficiently. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. After you do not need access to improve the security of your...
... or another time when you start it, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . To run more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for more efficiently. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. After you do not need access to improve the security of your...
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Follow the on-screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup 13 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
Follow the on-screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup 13 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
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... on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet...
... on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet...
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Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Close the cover (2). 5. 10. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. To install a hard drive: 1. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 15
Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Close the cover (2). 5. 10. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. To install a hard drive: 1. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 15
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... Install now to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your hard drive. 3.
... Install now to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your hard drive. 3.
