Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... : ◦ 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 ...Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration ...
... : ◦ 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 ...Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration ...
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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... have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...
... have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...
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.... 4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1.
.... 4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1.
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.... Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ... Manager to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have been included with...
.... Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ... Manager to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have been included with...
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Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - On some models, you may not have a recovery partition. Click ...
Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - On some models, you may not have a recovery partition. Click ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. You may need to know the version of... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To use the Setup Utility for your computer. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions...
...and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. You may need to know the version of... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To use the Setup Utility for your computer. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ...contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete. 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...
...updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your hard drive designation. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ...contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete. 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an... verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
...6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an... verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer,... damage to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating ...
...the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer,... damage to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Making weekly backups of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to share files with most... the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store large projects that you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to erase or write over data that must...
...Making weekly backups of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to share files with most... the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store large projects that you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to erase or write over data that must...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...or video. 5. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Refer to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy ...the source files into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file ...
...or video. 5. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Refer to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Download or copy ...the source files into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... running on battery power. For more information, refer to normal operation. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
... running on battery power. For more information, refer to normal operation. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
Drives - Windows Vista
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... immediate updates after a change in System Tray row, click Show. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green...
... immediate updates after a change in System Tray row, click Show. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 16 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Before ...you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms ...
...Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 16 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Before ...you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not be able to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 or - NOTE: Depending on...
... not be able to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 or - NOTE: Depending on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software...
... once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software...
Drives - Windows Vista
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To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup 19 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. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup 19 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. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the system board. 20 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all external devices...
... shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the system board. 20 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all external devices...