Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 HP... helps you should continue to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to back up your information ...
...points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 1 HP... helps you should continue to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to back up your information ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a restore point and then change your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want 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. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. In the left pane, click...
... a restore point and then change your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want 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. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. In the left pane, click...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only... set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from...
...system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only... set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you may not have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Then select Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover...
... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Then select Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...for: ◦ 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...disable Fan Always On. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable...
...for: ◦ 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...disable Fan Always On. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable...
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 ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the... a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive.
... displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the... a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... update. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen ...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before...
... update. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen ...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Proceed to install. 7. Click your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Proceed to install. 7. Click your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., or BD ...11 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...13 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...15 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 20 The...
..., or BD ...11 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...13 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...15 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 20 The...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. Handle a drive carefully; Remove media from a drive before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not...
... are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. Handle a drive carefully; Remove media from a drive before writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. Do not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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 store large projects...include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to a CD or DVD that can be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R ...
...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 store large projects...include the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to a CD or DVD that can be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...writing to a disc. NOTE: For details about using . Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Observing the copyright warning It is sensitive to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent... not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The write process is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source.
...writing to a disc. NOTE: For details about using . Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Observing the copyright warning It is sensitive to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent... not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The write process is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a reliable external power source.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...data, audio, or video. 5. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you can be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play...● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD...
...data, audio, or video. 5. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you can be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play...● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or...
... be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. ... information. You may be prompted for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security...
...and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. ... information. You may be prompted for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 16 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer...
... down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 16 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Insert the hard drive into place. 17 Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8.
Insert the hard drive into place. 17 Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8.
Drives - Windows Vista
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3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 18 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 18 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the ... inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed 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...
See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the ... inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed 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...