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...discs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your...listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...
...discs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your...listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...
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...● Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. The discs you use any of the following when backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to...press fn+prt sc. 3. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files...
...● Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. The discs you use any of the following when backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to...press fn+prt sc. 3. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files...
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... Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click System Restore. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow...
... Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click System Restore. 5. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow...
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... as soon as System Restore. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs...
... as soon as System Restore. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering from the recovery discs...
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... for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Click System Recovery in either the...
... for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Click System Recovery in either the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect... the optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 ...
...DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect... the optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 ...
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...include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large ... the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to erase or write over data that must be erased or written over . DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as CDs but ...
...include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large ... the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to erase or write over data that must be erased or written over . DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as CDs but ...
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... software installed. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to copy into the drive. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you are using software included with...RW or DVD-RW is copied, it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on battery power. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to a disc, observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close...
... software installed. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to copy into the drive. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you are using software included with...RW or DVD-RW is copied, it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on battery power. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to a disc, observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close...
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...it stops. 2. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Select Start > All Programs, and ...an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Open the folder, and then drag the ...
...it stops. 2. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Select Start > All Programs, and ...an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Open the folder, and then drag the ...
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...security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. Click Defragment disk. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month.... Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 You may take more efficiently. Select ...
...security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. Click Defragment disk. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month.... Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 You may take more efficiently. Select ...
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... away from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the...
... away from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the...
Drives - Windows 7
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10. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11 Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
10. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11 Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
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...and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Click Save. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is selected. 3. A CD, DVD...closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of disc for...
...and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Click Save. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is selected. 3. A CD, DVD...closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of disc for...
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... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. If prompted to your computer. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the...
... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. If prompted to your computer. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the...
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... HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc...
... HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack...
... or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack...
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...or region. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If ... with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components 9
...or region. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If ... with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components 9
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Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on ...
Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on ...
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...Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive and WLAN module door. ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only): Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier...when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service tag label is located inside the hard drive and WLAN module door. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the modem and lists the ...
...Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive and WLAN module door. ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only): Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier...when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service tag label is located inside the hard drive and WLAN module door. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the modem and lists the ...