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...in the U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 8 functionality. Some features may not be available on all features are trademarks of...windows7/get-know-windows-7 for details. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2013, 2014Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to most models. The information contained ...
...in the U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 8 functionality. Some features may not be available on all features are trademarks of...windows7/get-know-windows-7 for details. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2013, 2014Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to most models. The information contained ...
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... ...83 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...83 8 Specifications ...85 Computer specifications ...85 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...86 Hard drive specifications ...87 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...88 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 89 Creating recovery media and backups ...89 Creating HP Recovery media ...89 Restore and recovery ...90 Recovering using...
... ...83 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...83 8 Specifications ...85 Computer specifications ...85 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...86 Hard drive specifications ...87 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...88 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 89 Creating recovery media and backups ...89 Creating HP Recovery media ...89 Restore and recovery ...90 Recovering using...
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...thicknesses Serial ATA Supports the following hard drives: ● 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm ● 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm ● 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mm ● 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mm Fixed, serial ATA, 9.5-mm tray load DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Supports zero power... optical drive Single digital microphone HD audio Dual speakers HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED, 1280×720 by 30 frames per second) ...
...thicknesses Serial ATA Supports the following hard drives: ● 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm ● 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm ● 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mm ● 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mm Fixed, serial ATA, 9.5-mm tray load DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Supports zero power... optical drive Single digital microphone HD audio Dual speakers HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED, 1280×720 by 30 frames per second) ...
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Item (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Component Fan Power connector cable Speakers (includes left and right speakers and cable) Battery: 4-cell, 41-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 3-cell, 31-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery Base enclosure For use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models Optical drive (DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti) Spare part number 753894-001 749647-001 749653-001 740715-001 746641-001 749643-001 750636-001 Computer major components 19
Item (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Component Fan Power connector cable Speakers (includes left and right speakers and cable) Battery: 4-cell, 41-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 3-cell, 31-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery Base enclosure For use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models Optical drive (DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti) Spare part number 753894-001 749647-001 749653-001 740715-001 746641-001 749643-001 750636-001 Computer major components 19
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does not include bracket): 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in (for use only in HP 250 models) Hard drive bracket Spare part number 750636-001 676521-001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Mass storage devices 21 Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Component Optical drive (DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti) Hard drive, SATA;
does not include bracket): 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in (for use only in HP 250 models) Hard drive bracket Spare part number 750636-001 676521-001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Mass storage devices 21 Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Component Optical drive (DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti) Hard drive, SATA;
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Spare part number CSR flag Description 750636-001 A DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 753894-001 N Fan 753895-001 N Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal materials): 754223-001 N System board for use only with computer models without Windows 8 and ...
Spare part number CSR flag Description 750636-001 A DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 753894-001 N Fan 753895-001 N Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal materials): 754223-001 N System board for use only with computer models without Windows 8 and ...
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... down through the operating system. 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secures the optical drive to the optical drive. Optical drive Description DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive Spare part number 750636-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...
... down through the operating system. 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secures the optical drive to the optical drive. Optical drive Description DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive Spare part number 750636-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...
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...your computer must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. After you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you create will be...and Support. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. The backup can be created. This step creates a backup of HP Recovery media can use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; Or...
...your computer must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. After you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you create will be...and Support. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. The backup can be created. This step creates a backup of HP Recovery media can use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; Or...
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... only) or HP Recovery media. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from support. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, ...you can use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can exit the program before...
... only) or HP Recovery media. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from support. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, ...you can use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can exit the program before...
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... other personal files, create a backup of blank DVD discs that the computer is connected to AC power before you have finished creating the recovery media. Creating backups 93 Use HP Recovery Manager to perform a system recovery should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive using HP Recovery Manager. You will need to know ●...
... other personal files, create a backup of blank DVD discs that the computer is connected to AC power before you have finished creating the recovery media. Creating backups 93 Use HP Recovery Manager to perform a system recovery should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive using HP Recovery Manager. You will need to know ●...
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...personal files. 2. See Changing the computer boot order on your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for the presence of the screen. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of the following ways: ● Select ...Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Restart the computer. 2. All hardware-related drivers and software...
...personal files. 2. See Changing the computer boot order on your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for the presence of the screen. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of the following ways: ● Select ...Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Restart the computer. 2. All hardware-related drivers and software...
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...● Before you add or modify hardware or software To back up your home directory files using an installed or an external DVD±RW optical drive. Click Backup Source, and then select the location of the backup. Click Restore to start the backup and to restore the ...to start restoring the files, or click Cancel to maintain a current backup. You can create an HP Factory Image Restore DVD, using Backup Manager Settings: 1. Back up your computer files on the hard drive. NOTE: If multiple backups have designated a location to back up your information 99 Backing up your...
...● Before you add or modify hardware or software To back up your home directory files using an installed or an external DVD±RW optical drive. Click Backup Source, and then select the location of the backup. Click Restore to start the backup and to restore the ...to start restoring the files, or click Cancel to maintain a current backup. You can create an HP Factory Image Restore DVD, using Backup Manager Settings: 1. Back up your computer files on the hard drive. NOTE: If multiple backups have designated a location to back up your information 99 Backing up your...
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... the computer from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. 100 Chapter 11...
... the computer from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. 100 Chapter 11...
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... 78, 83 updating 73, 77, 82 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables...display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors... 1 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 26 display specifications 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 88 E electrostatic discharge 30 equipment guidelines 32 esc key, identifying 11...
... 78, 83 updating 73, 77, 82 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables...display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors... 1 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 26 display specifications 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 88 E electrostatic discharge 30 equipment guidelines 32 esc key, identifying 11...
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... 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory label 14... slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 60 spare part number 25 specifications computer 85 display 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 88 hard drive 87 optical drive 88 supported discs 93 recovery 89 system board removing 55 spare part number 17, 26, 27 system recovery 91, 96...
... 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory label 14... slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 60 spare part number 25 specifications computer 85 display 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 88 hard drive 87 optical drive 88 supported discs 93 recovery 89 system board removing 55 spare part number 17, 26, 27 system recovery 91, 96...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...Copyright 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is subject to install the Windows 7® software and take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 7 are set forth in this computer, you do not accept these license... terms, your place of sale (the seller). HP shall not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Some features may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to change without notice. Software terms By installing, copying, ...
...Copyright 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is subject to install the Windows 7® software and take full advantage of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 7 are set forth in this computer, you do not accept these license... terms, your place of sale (the seller). HP shall not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Some features may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to change without notice. Software terms By installing, copying, ...
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...recover the original system After you successfully set up , restoring, and recovering Use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs or a flash drive. Handle these recovery discs or recovery flash drive to http://www.hp.com/support, select your system and personal information. Go to perform a system ... should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive using HP Recovery Manager. Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of blank DVD discs that the computer is connected to AC power...
...recover the original system After you successfully set up , restoring, and recovering Use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs or a flash drive. Handle these recovery discs or recovery flash drive to http://www.hp.com/support, select your system and personal information. Go to perform a system ... should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive using HP Recovery Manager. Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of blank DVD discs that the computer is connected to AC power...
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... boot order To change the computer boot order. Restart the computer. 2. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the screen. 2. Recovering using the recovery media 1. Then press f11 while the ...while the computer is displayed on -screen instructions. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of recovery can obtain recovery discs for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and ...
... boot order To change the computer boot order. Restart the computer. 2. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the screen. 2. Recovering using the recovery media 1. Then press f11 while the ...while the computer is displayed on -screen instructions. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - This type of recovery can obtain recovery discs for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... device can also right-click the Eject icon next to a USB connector, do not pull on the left side of File Browser. This allows the DVD file system to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you know that the device is recognized by the computer. NOTE: You can be... safely removed. CAUTION: To safely remove an external USB DVD drive, always right-click the icon next to safely remove the USB device. 1. Remove the device. Open File Browser by selecting the Home Folder located on...
... device can also right-click the Eject icon next to a USB connector, do not pull on the left side of File Browser. This allows the DVD file system to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you know that the device is recognized by the computer. NOTE: You can be... safely removed. CAUTION: To safely remove an external USB DVD drive, always right-click the icon next to safely remove the USB device. 1. Remove the device. Open File Browser by selecting the Home Folder located on...
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... 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Be sure the first restore DVD or USB device is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure. Click Restore entire hard drive, and then click Continue. 7. HP recommends that you use Recovery Media Creator or the restore creation software ... depending on the drivers and software installed on a USB device NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to enter boot device selection and select DVD drive. 6. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering To create a restore USB device using restore creation software: 1. You can use an ...
... 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Be sure the first restore DVD or USB device is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure. Click Restore entire hard drive, and then click Continue. 7. HP recommends that you use Recovery Media Creator or the restore creation software ... depending on the drivers and software installed on a USB device NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to enter boot device selection and select DVD drive. 6. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering To create a restore USB device using restore creation software: 1. You can use an ...