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... ...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 HP Recovery Manager 91 What you need to know 91 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 91 Using HP Recovery media to recover 92 Changing the computer boot order 92 Removing the HP Recovery partition 92 10 Backing up...
... ...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 HP Recovery Manager 91 What you need to know 91 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 91 Using HP Recovery media to recover 92 Changing the computer boot order 92 Removing the HP Recovery partition 92 10 Backing up...
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... of static electricity from any height onto any surface. Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. If you are discharged of shock-proof foam. Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that have occurred. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in many cases, ESD contains enough power to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If...
... of static electricity from any height onto any surface. Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. If you are discharged of shock-proof foam. Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that have occurred. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in many cases, ESD contains enough power to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If...
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Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42). To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 320...
Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42). To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 320...
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Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. To remove the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to reassemble and install the hard drive. Component replacement procedures 49 Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5.
Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. To remove the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to reassemble and install the hard drive. Component replacement procedures 49 Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5.
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Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing the system board, be sure that the following cables from the computer. 4. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page ...the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Battery on page 33). 5. Description ● ...
Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing the system board, be sure that the following cables from the computer. 4. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page ...the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Battery on page 33). 5. Description ● ...
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... Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it...
... Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it...
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... (see Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) ● System board (...see System board on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speakers. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. ...
... (see Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) ● System board (...see System board on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speakers. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. ...
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... follow these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. 74 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. BIOS installation ...The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Click your...
... follow these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. 74 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. BIOS installation ...The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Click your...
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... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to download your hard drive. Follow the on your computer and access the BIOS update you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the... recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by following the ...
... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to download your hard drive. Follow the on your computer and access the BIOS update you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the... recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by following the ...
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...not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Open your specific product from your computer and access the BIOS update you want to identify your hard drive. For worldwide support, go to reliable external power using ...to determine if the computer hardware is running on -screen instructions. - support, go /contactHP. Start Computer Setup. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go to the BIOS section and download the BIOS software package. 7. During the download and installation, follow the on battery power, docked...
...not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Open your specific product from your computer and access the BIOS update you want to identify your hard drive. For worldwide support, go to reliable external power using ...to determine if the computer hardware is running on -screen instructions. - support, go /contactHP. Start Computer Setup. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go to the BIOS section and download the BIOS software package. 7. During the download and installation, follow the on battery power, docked...
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...; Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 91. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). IMPORTANT...
...; Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 91. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). IMPORTANT...
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... order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order: 1. If possible, back up hard drive space. To change the computer boot order. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you press the power button. 2. Follow the on page 89. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you can use...
... order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order: 1. If possible, back up hard drive space. To change the computer boot order. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you press the power button. 2. Follow the on page 89. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you can use...
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... > Paste. Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore. Follow the on your backup storage device before inserting them into the optical drive. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of personal information. ◦ After...your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to drives. The screen image is hard to save space. You can back up : 1. To restore, see Restoring specific files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After...
... > Paste. Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore. Follow the on your backup storage device before inserting them into the optical drive. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of personal information. ◦ After...your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to drives. The screen image is hard to save space. You can back up : 1. To restore, see Restoring specific files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After...
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... preload image from the Linux boot menu, and then press enter. 5. All files you are permanently removed. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you must be restored from the recovery disc, follow these steps: 1. For additional information, see the...restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you must be manually reinstalled....
... preload image from the Linux boot menu, and then press enter. 5. All files you are permanently removed. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you must be restored from the recovery disc, follow these steps: 1. For additional information, see the...restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you must be manually reinstalled....
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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 ... 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 ... 31 H hard drive illustrated 18, 21 precautions 30 product description 2 removing 48 spare part number 24 specifications 87 Hard drive bracket illustrated 21 spare part number 25 hard drive bracket removing 49 hard drive light 8 ...
...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 ... 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 ... 31 H hard drive illustrated 18, 21 precautions 30 product description 2 removing 48 spare part number 24 specifications 87 Hard drive bracket illustrated 21 spare part number 25 hard drive bracket removing 49 hard drive light 8 ...
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...61 hinges illustrated 20 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 25 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 75 using 75 HP Recovery Manager 96 correcting boot problems 92 starting 91 HP Recovery media creating 89 recovery 92 HP Recovery partition recovery 91 removing 92 I integrated ... USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 ...
...61 hinges illustrated 20 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 25 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 75 using 75 HP Recovery Manager 96 correcting boot problems 92 starting 91 HP Recovery media creating 89 recovery 92 HP Recovery partition recovery 91 removing 92 I integrated ... USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 ...
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...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 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 29 ...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 ...
...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 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 29 ...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 ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the computer when it is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. do not expose it to high temperatures for more than 50...Power saver setting in fire or water. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Disposing of in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for extended periods of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; To ... not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information.
... A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the computer when it is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to storage. do not expose it to high temperatures for more than 50...Power saver setting in fire or water. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Disposing of in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for extended periods of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; To ... not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information.
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... Follow any instructions that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you are ready to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION:..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To start System Diagnostics: 50 Chapter 10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive....
... Follow any instructions that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you are ready to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION:..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To start System Diagnostics: 50 Chapter 10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive....
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.... ◦ After you add many files-for example, if you to back up files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Display the screen you want to save... sizes, it may be a time-saver if you need to know ● You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for the backup. The backups are...
.... ◦ After you add many files-for example, if you to back up files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Display the screen you want to save... sizes, it may be a time-saver if you need to know ● You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for the backup. The backups are...