Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the capacitive button... ◦ 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...
...sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the capacitive button... ◦ 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...
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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your important system files. ●... This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, ...
...back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your important system files. ●... This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE: Recovering 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE: Recovering 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer.... However, if your operating system and software. If that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously ...
...repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer.... However, if your operating system and software. If that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
... of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. or - ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
...Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation...exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You...
...a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation...exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 6. If prompted to step 6. 3. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to do... drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5.
.... 6. If prompted to step 6. 3. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to do... drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...at least 8 times the storage capacity. Selecting the right disc 23 NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to be updated frequently. This type of information. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you want to free up disk space After data is ideal for movies... 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 erase or write over...
...at least 8 times the storage capacity. Selecting the right disc 23 NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to be updated frequently. This type of information. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you want to free up disk space After data is ideal for movies... 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 erase or write over...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a... may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that came with your DVD player for a list of CD or DVD you want to burn music CDs. ● A...some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use . Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Initiate the burning process as the process for creating an MP3 disc is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright...
Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a... may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that came with your DVD player for a list of CD or DVD you want to burn music CDs. ● A...some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use . Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Initiate the burning process as the process for creating an MP3 disc is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright...
Multimedia - 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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all ... 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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all ... 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
... for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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When Sleep is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection ...
When Sleep is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... level. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will charge faster if the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Unplug the computer from the system...
... level. Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will charge faster if the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Unplug the computer from the system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for your system. c. Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system...
... the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for your system. c. Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on -screen...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or ...
... Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on -screen...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 21 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process...
... Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 21 The computer does ...not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process...
