Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select ...◦ 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...
... self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select ...◦ 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...
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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.... ● Backing up your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and... HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to back up your information regularly to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a ...
.... ● Backing up your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and... HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to back up your information regularly to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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A system restore point allows you 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. You also can reverse the restoration. Click Create. Click the System ...
A system restore point allows you 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. You also can reverse the restoration. Click Create. Click the System ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)...as you may not have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your...
... included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)...as you may not have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... an SSD, you can perform a recovery from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
... an SSD, you can perform a recovery from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS... versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM ...
... or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS... versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...(C:). 3. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your computer ...consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect...
...(C:). 3. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your computer ...consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., click Download only to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - ... double-click the file to install the updated driver. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating ...
..., click Download only to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - ... double-click the file to install the updated driver. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... optical discs (CDs and DVDs). NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of the disc. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to store digital data, are ... video players. Typical uses 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 After data is...
... optical discs (CDs and DVDs). NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of the disc. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to store digital data, are ... video players. Typical uses 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 After data is...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... by the program you want to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to a CD or DVD that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as ...Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use MyDVD. For specific instructions, refer to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is the same as the process ...
... by the program you want to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to a CD or DVD that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as ...Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use MyDVD. For specific instructions, refer to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is the same as the process ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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 drives category in Device Manager. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops... 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...
... 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 drives category in Device Manager. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops... 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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... drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If...
... drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off.
... battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on when the battery is fully recharged. If the computer is off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Calibrating a battery 15 Plug the computer into external power and...
... battery. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on when the battery is fully recharged. If the computer is off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. Calibrating a battery 15 Plug the computer into external power and...
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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.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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). System restore...
.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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). System restore...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your system...
... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these folders periodically. ● Back up your system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...personal files. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the ...-screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up . Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
...personal files. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the ...-screen instructions. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Back up . Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built...
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...