Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (...photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to the...
...the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (...photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the documentation that came with the documentation. Refer to the...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... can be connected to the documentation that came with your device. Refer to the front or back of the computer by model) Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include... (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. It is a good idea to -find, safe location.
... can be connected to the documentation that came with your device. Refer to the front or back of the computer by model) Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include... (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. It is a good idea to -find, safe location.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
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.... These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. It is a good idea...
.... These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. It is a good idea...
Getting Started
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started
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..., scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some...) cable with the computer. Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. ...
..., scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some...) cable with the computer. Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
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NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer to the documentation that ... PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer to the documentation that ... PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the operating system. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch... Upgrading and Servicing Guide You can replace or upgrade. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. See the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a ...
...storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with the operating system. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch... Upgrading and Servicing Guide You can replace or upgrade. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. See the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... CAUTION: Before you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which... empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side and front panels.
.... CAUTION: Before you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which... empty lower optical drive bay. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side and front panels.
PC Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
PC Troubleshooting
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...right-click the Windows Vista start button™ , All Programs, and then click CyberLink DVD Suite. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you to the software documentation). You can also move , and then click the Add icon . Power2Go ... Also, use software that you should perform while your computer is created under the current directory. Creating System Recovery Discs This is a one way to ease the recovery of important information on your computer, (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then...
...right-click the Windows Vista start button™ , All Programs, and then click CyberLink DVD Suite. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you to the software documentation). You can also move , and then click the Add icon . Power2Go ... Also, use software that you should perform while your computer is created under the current directory. Creating System Recovery Discs This is a one way to ease the recovery of important information on your computer, (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then...
PC Troubleshooting
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... Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, discs or the Internet). NOTE: Do not use the System Recovery program. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you think may be due to software on CDs or DVDs included in the...
... Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, discs or the Internet). NOTE: Do not use the System Recovery program. Before you uninstall a program, be sure you think may be due to software on CDs or DVDs included in the...
PC Troubleshooting
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... on your computer must have made recovery discs. After creating the recovery discs, you can delete the recovery image if you want to record and store. Choosing Recovery Discs There are fewer discs to make extra space available on page 25. To create recovery discs, your computer at the factory. ...other drive that can create only one set of the original factory-shipped software. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. DVD recovery discs take less time to create than CDs, so there are several advantages to install, click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions. ...
... on your computer must have made recovery discs. After creating the recovery discs, you can delete the recovery image if you want to record and store. Choosing Recovery Discs There are fewer discs to make extra space available on page 25. To create recovery discs, your computer at the factory. ...other drive that can create only one set of the original factory-shipped software. b Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. DVD recovery discs take less time to create than CDs, so there are several advantages to install, click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions. ...
PC Troubleshooting
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... verification standard for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set depends on the keyboard during disc verification. Because making a set . You may be rejected. Disk Drive DVD DVD CD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some...
... verification standard for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set depends on the keyboard during disc verification. Because making a set . You may be rejected. Disk Drive DVD DVD CD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some...
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...the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the... computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on the hard disk drive will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 8 In the Welcome window, click Next. 9 When prompted to perform a system restore, click No, and...
...the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the... computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on the hard disk drive will prompt you to insert a recovery disc. 8 In the Welcome window, click Next. 9 When prompted to perform a system restore, click No, and...
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...Yes. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is running system recovery from the discs or from your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off your computer,..., except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you have already ...
...Yes. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. 11 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 12 When the Recovery Manager is running system recovery from the discs or from your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off your computer,..., except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press the On button to get critical updates from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. b Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you have already ...