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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NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the documentation. 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. Connecting Other Devices... Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. Refer to -find, ...
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the documentation. 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. Connecting Other Devices... Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. Refer to -find, ...
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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...peripheral devices are not included with your device. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE ...1394) cable with the documentation. 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. This allows easy ...
...peripheral devices are not included with your device. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE ...1394) cable with the documentation. 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. This allows easy ...
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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Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. This allows easy access to all...-find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. 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. Connecting Other Devices ...
Refer to the documentation that came with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with your device. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. This allows easy access to all...-find, safe location. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. 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. Connecting Other Devices ...
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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It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of ...the computer by model) NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the documentation. 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. This allows easy access to...
It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of ...the computer by model) NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the documentation. 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. This allows easy access to...
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...
Getting Started Guide
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... with the documentation. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs 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. It is...
... with the documentation. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs 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. It is...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... You can replace or upgrade. Failure to remove the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch out away from the... has several drives that you have a second hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. Select models have the correct software ...
... You can replace or upgrade. Failure to remove the front panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 7 for details about the recovery procedure. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the Computer" on page 1. 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch out away from the... has several drives that you have a second hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. The hard disk drive is compatible with the operating system. Select models have the correct software ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. See "Locating Components Inside the Computer" ...Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side and front panels. Removing and Replacing Drives Your computer has several drives that came with your personal files on the...
... optical drive into an empty lower optical drive bay. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. See "Locating Components Inside the Computer" ...Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the side and front panels. Removing and Replacing Drives Your computer has several drives that came with your personal files on the...
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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...following procedure is just one -time procedure that is an exact copy. Depending on page 24. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). the Add Folder icon ... to set your recording configuration. This feature compares the data on your computer if problems arise in a safe place. Creating System Recovery Discs This is working properly. Register now or later. 2 Click the data icon window. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the ...
...following procedure is just one -time procedure that is an exact copy. Depending on page 24. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). the Add Folder icon ... to set your recording configuration. This feature compares the data on your computer if problems arise in a safe place. Creating System Recovery Discs This is working properly. Register now or later. 2 Click the data icon window. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the ...
PC Troubleshooting
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...the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control 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). A list of... points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came on your computer configuration to reinstall it. The feature does this System Restore ...
...the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then Control 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). A list of... points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came on your computer configuration to reinstall it. The feature does this System Restore ...
PC Troubleshooting
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... CDs or DVDs. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To create recovery discs, your computer must reinstall any software that contains a copy of recovery discs for data storage. d Click Yes if you have made recovery discs. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create can be used only with the uninstall process...
... CDs or DVDs. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To create recovery discs, your computer must reinstall any software that contains a copy of recovery discs for data storage. d Click Yes if you have made recovery discs. To perform a system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create can be used only with the uninstall process...
PC Troubleshooting
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... the program, it resumes where it (for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in a safe place. Because making a set depends on your computer model. You can quit the process at system startup System recovery from HP Support. Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive Choose one of recovery discs is so important, there is normal that the...
... the program, it resumes where it (for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in a safe place. Because making a set depends on your computer model. You can quit the process at system startup System recovery from HP Support. Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive Choose one of recovery discs is so important, there is normal that the...
PC Troubleshooting
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..., keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on page 27. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To perform a system...
..., keyboard, and mouse. 3 Press the On button to turn the computer back on. 14 Perform the procedure "Performing the post-recovery procedure" on page 27. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To perform a system...
PC Troubleshooting
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... your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off your system is finished, remove the last recovery disc. 13 Click Finish to any additional software you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to download driver and software updates. 8 If you have not done so, click Yes. b Under Security, click the Check...
... your computer. (Some updates will not finish installing until the computer turns off your system is finished, remove the last recovery disc. 13 Click Finish to any additional software you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to download driver and software updates. 8 If you have not done so, click Yes. b Under Security, click the Check...