Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Set the following...for: ◦ 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 this...
...the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Set the following...for: ◦ 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 this...
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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...9679; Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing ...case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably ...
...9679; Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing ...case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... settings. A system restore point allows you want to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. 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. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
... settings. A system restore point allows you want to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. 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. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from ...recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive...
... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from ...recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. Recovery...
... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. Recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available...currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen to identify your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than ...
... the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available...currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen to identify your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... (C:). 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when ...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your...
... (C:). 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when ...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your computer. If you may be able to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Proceed...open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...
...specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your computer. If you may be able to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Proceed...open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is...
... a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to the outside of a CD) to share files with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before...needs. This type of disc is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that you burn them to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to a CD or DVD that...
...CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to the outside of a CD) to share files with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before...needs. This type of disc is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that you burn them to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to a CD or DVD that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Initiate the burning process as the process for a list of CD or DVD you want to the drive that came with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use . NOTE: Some programs may ... manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with MP3 software installed. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best ...
...programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Initiate the burning process as the process for a list of CD or DVD you want to the drive that came with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use . NOTE: Some programs may ... manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with MP3 software installed. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
... the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. Click OK. NOTE: The...
... Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. Click OK. NOTE: The...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... as described in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in... the following Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or ...
... as described in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in... the following Note. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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or - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click the appropriate button to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to...
or - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click the appropriate button to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... may take more than an hour to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Refer to your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but... you can run more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your computer. After you do not need ...
... may take more than an hour to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Refer to your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but... you can run more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your computer. After you do not need ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup 19
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup 19
Drives - Windows Vista
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... cord from the computer (2). 9. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system...
... cord from the computer (2). 9. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system...