Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... restarted in Windows is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot...
... restarted in Windows is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. Select the amount of 5 seconds each...
... Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. Select the amount of 5 seconds each...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
... drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to your hard drive. At the download area: a. You may need this path when you are ready to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Make a ...after it has been downloaded to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on ...
...the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to your hard drive. At the download area: a. You may need this path when you are ready to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Make a ...after it has been downloaded to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary.... Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
...-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE After a message on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary.... Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to install the software. 4. NOTE Make a note of the... path to download and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW The installation begins. 8. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen to find the software you want to the location ...
..., open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to install the software. 4. NOTE Make a note of the... path to download and follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW The installation begins. 8. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen to find the software you want to the location ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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This feature helps you create. 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery ...
This feature helps you create. 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... > System and Maintenance > System. 2. NOTE If you revert to create a restore point. 5. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow...
... > System and Maintenance > System. 2. NOTE If you revert to create a restore point. 5. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Click Advanced Options. 3. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 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.... ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Back up all personal...
...Click Advanced Options. 3. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 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.... ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Back up all personal...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 3. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive 11 Delete the recovery partition only if you must use the recovery discs to access Recovery Manager software. Thereafter, you have not...recovery partition: 1. CAUTION After you create the recovery discs, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the option of deleting the recovery partition, which will ...
... Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 3. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive 11 Delete the recovery partition only if you must use the recovery discs to access Recovery Manager software. Thereafter, you have not...recovery partition: 1. CAUTION After you create the recovery discs, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the option of deleting the recovery partition, which will ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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Drive care ...36 IDE drive light ...37 Hard drive ...38 Optical drives ...41 Inserting an optical disc ...42 Removing an optical disc (with power 43 Removing an optical disc (without power 44 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 45 5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive ...46 Identifying the installed optical drive 46 Inserting an optical disc...
Drive care ...36 IDE drive light ...37 Hard drive ...38 Optical drives ...41 Inserting an optical disc ...42 Removing an optical disc (with power 43 Removing an optical disc (without power 44 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 45 5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive ...46 Identifying the installed optical drive 46 Inserting an optical disc...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute light Off: If the computer is off . *There are fully charged. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is enabled. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (3) Caps lock light (4) Battery...
... the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute light Off: If the computer is off . *There are fully charged. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is enabled. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (3) Caps lock light (4) Battery...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... has 3 vents. Contains the memory module slots. Use the computer only on the rear of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery pack release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay.
... has 3 vents. Contains the memory module slots. Use the computer only on the rear of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery pack release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... among the computer display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can be on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your information is saved to a hibernation file on before initiating Hibernation...
... among the computer display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can be on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your information is saved to a hibernation file on before initiating Hibernation...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... next to a hibernation file on , you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can exit Sleep in Hibernation. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION To prevent possible audio and...
... next to a hibernation file on , you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can exit Sleep in Hibernation. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION To prevent possible audio and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... To recharge the battery: 1. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. The battery...
... To recharge the battery: 1. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. The battery...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity... by touching the unpainted metal surface of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss information, observe these precautions: Initiate ...
...removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity... by touching the unpainted metal surface of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss information, observe these precautions: Initiate ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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ENWW IDE drive light 37 IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.
ENWW IDE drive light 37 IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... system. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 6. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. If you . 4. Save your work. 2. Disconnect the hard drive (1) by pressing the power button. Hard drive CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut...
... system. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 6. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. If you . 4. Save your work. 2. Disconnect the hard drive (1) by pressing the power button. Hard drive CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut...