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...is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a ...
...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...is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a ...
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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...Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs ...
...Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. The System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. When ...
Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. The System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. When ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its...restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your computer. Recovery Manager software ...
...this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its...restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Software not provided with your computer. Recovery Manager software ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an...
... press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to your computer. Updating the BIOS To ...update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information ...
... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to your computer. Updating the BIOS To ...update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing... any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to install ...
...selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing... any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your computer to install ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer...
.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system...
... a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... e-mails created since the last restore point. Backing up your mind, you add or modify hardware or software Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these steps...
... e-mails created since the last restore point. Backing up your mind, you add or modify hardware or software Backup suggestions ● Create a set of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these steps...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the hard drive from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery 5 Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Follow the on the screen.
... to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the hard drive from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery 5 Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Follow the on the screen.
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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NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be listed. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for your computer.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be listed. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for your computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the computer while the computer is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source. Do not write to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. ...writing to a disc, connect the computer to make unauthorized copies of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc, close all media and devices check box at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts,...
...the computer while the computer is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source. Do not write to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not use this computer for each media type listed. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. ...writing to a disc, connect the computer to make unauthorized copies of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc, close all media and devices check box at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts,...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...software installed. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to a CD or DVD, use . 4. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Refer to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in home systems ...including MP3 and WAV music files. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you have selected. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you can be changed . Download or copy the source files into the optical...
...software installed. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to a CD or DVD, use . 4. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Refer to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in home systems ...including MP3 and WAV music files. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you have selected. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you can be changed . Download or copy the source files into the optical...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may be prompted for your computer. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive...2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer manually at least once a month. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it to run during the night ...
...HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may be prompted for your computer. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive...2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer manually at least once a month. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it to run during the night ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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. To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 13
Drives - Windows Vista
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...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Save your work. ...2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. 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 ...
...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Save your work. ...2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. 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 ...