Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... a Pocket Media Drive, lift the tab on the Pocket Media Drive cage. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that you remove this hard disk drive, store it in data loss. Hard disk drive ... an optional latch. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Prepare the computer and remove the computer cover. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Failure to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. Removing and Replacing...
... a Pocket Media Drive, lift the tab on the Pocket Media Drive cage. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that you remove this hard disk drive, store it in data loss. Hard disk drive ... an optional latch. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Prepare the computer and remove the computer cover. Use the recovery discs to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. Failure to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. Removing and Replacing...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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..." on the bottom of the chassis until it locks in place. 8 Complete the procedures to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. Refer to replace the computer cover and ...the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on page 7. 9 Perform a System Recovery, as required. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to replace the factory-installed files. Use the recovery discs to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer.
..." on the bottom of the chassis until it locks in place. 8 Complete the procedures to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. Refer to replace the computer cover and ...the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on page 7. 9 Perform a System Recovery, as required. 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to replace the factory-installed files. Use the recovery discs to the back of the hard disk drive and close the computer.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include ... manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include ... manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the front or back of the computer by model) This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld ...) cable with the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting Other Devices Other...
This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld ...) cable with the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting Other Devices Other...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE...: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or...
... and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE...: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or...
Getting Started
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started
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Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using ..., scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation.
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using ..., scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation.
Getting Started Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started Guide
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... digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. This allows easy access to... documentation. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device.
... digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. This allows easy access to... documentation. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow...Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for drive type and location. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Removing and Replacing Drives Your ...
...a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to remove the front panel. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow...Components Inside the Computer" on page 7 for drive type and location. Select models have the correct software and drivers for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Removing and Replacing Drives Your ...
PC Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
PC Troubleshooting
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...the Add Folder icon . at the default settings. 6 At the message prompting you to insert a disc, do so. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Creating Data ... Click Make a data DVD or Make a data CD. Power2Go begins recording your files and verify content was copied over. Creating System Recovery Discs This is installed on your computer, (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. refer to...
...the Add Folder icon . at the default settings. 6 At the message prompting you to insert a disc, do so. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your disc recording software, you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to the software documentation). Creating Data ... Click Make a data DVD or Make a data CD. Power2Go begins recording your files and verify content was copied over. Creating System Recovery Discs This is installed on your computer, (for more information. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Explore. refer to...
PC Troubleshooting
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.... 3 Click Next at the factory. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create from a set of recovery discs for data storage. This includes software that were originally installed on page 25. Choosing Recovery Discs There are fewer discs to continue with the uninstall process. To uninstall a ... Guide To perform a system recovery from the hard disk drive" on your computer. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. After creating the recovery discs, you can delete the recovery image if you can write to...
.... 3 Click Next at the factory. Furthermore, the recovery discs you create from a set of recovery discs for data storage. This includes software that were originally installed on page 25. Choosing Recovery Discs There are fewer discs to continue with the uninstall process. To uninstall a ... Guide To perform a system recovery from the hard disk drive" on your computer. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image, see the next section. After creating the recovery discs, you can delete the recovery image if you can write to...
PC Troubleshooting
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... CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of blank discs needed to create recovery discs. You can quit the process at system startup System recovery from the hard disk drive Choose one of discs in the recovery disc set depends on your...
... CD or DVD drive Disc Type Number of Required Blank Discs DVD-R, DVD+R 1-3 discs DVD+R Dual-Layer 1-2 discs CD-R 7-16 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of blank discs needed to create recovery discs. You can quit the process at system startup System recovery from the hard disk drive Choose one of discs in the recovery disc set depends on your...
PC Troubleshooting
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... or installed after purchase. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you are prompted to back up your computer to its original factory condition, and then... all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on. 10 Perform the procedure in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 24. System recovery begins. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting ...
... or installed after purchase. Otherwise, click No, and then click Next. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you are prompted to back up your computer to its original factory condition, and then... all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on. 10 Perform the procedure in "Creating Recovery Discs" on page 24. System recovery begins. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting ...
PC Troubleshooting
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...to restart the computer. Or If the computer is running system recovery from the discs or from your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer. ... works, click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. A window may open, prompting you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window, click Next. 8 When you are prompted to perform a system restore,...
...to restart the computer. Or If the computer is running system recovery from the discs or from your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer. ... works, click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. A window may open, prompting you restart.) 7 Use HP Update to get critical updates from the recovery discs, and then click Next. 7 In the Welcome window, click Next. 8 When you are prompted to perform a system restore,...
Getting Started Guide
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... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...
... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...