Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP ... data files, you should continue to back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. NOTE: If your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system ...
... by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP ... data files, you should continue to back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. NOTE: If your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. You also...
... a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. You also...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... only software that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ... built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up. If you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided... factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive.
... only software that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ... built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up. If you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided... factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the screen.
... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the screen.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... ◦ 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 this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models...
... ◦ 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 this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models...
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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... to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the..., use the arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. b. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...
... to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the..., use the arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. b. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...instructions are ready to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click the file that ...is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by selecting ...
...instructions are ready to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click the file that ...is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by selecting ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Select your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and...
... select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Select your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and...
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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...package "FRAGILE." If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. do... not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is the ...
...package "FRAGILE." If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. do... not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 free up disk space... the outside of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of information. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). DVDs and BDs are convenient for...
... 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 free up disk space... the outside of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of information. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). DVDs and BDs are convenient for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... while the computer is writing to a disc. Do not write to vibration. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... sound recordings. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a destination disc. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of information...
... while the computer is writing to a disc. Do not write to vibration. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... sound recordings. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a destination disc. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of information...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be provided with your hard drive. 2. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with MP3 software installed. Refer to make unauthorized copies of the software you burn them ..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the manufacturer's Web site. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you want to create-data...
...RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be provided with your hard drive. 2. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with MP3 software installed. Refer to make unauthorized copies of the software you burn them ..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the manufacturer's Web site. 12 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you want to create-data...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... unplug the AC power cord. 14 Chapter 3 Using external drives 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...
... unplug the AC power cord. 14 Chapter 3 Using external drives 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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...to run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment now. You may be prompted for your computer. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk ...computer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings....
...to run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment now. You may be prompted for your computer. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk ...computer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 15 Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the...
... CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (1). 10. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into place. 17 Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9.
Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (1). 10. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into place. 17 Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 18 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. 3. 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 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. 3. Close the cover (2). 6.
Drives - Windows Vista
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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. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the... right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...
... 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. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the... right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM...