Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On...
...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 Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On...
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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... feature). NOTE: If your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system 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...
... feature). NOTE: If your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system 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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Restore to a previous...
... subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Restore to a previous...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you...
... your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager software allows you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Follow the on the screen. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. On some models, you may not have a recovery...
.... Follow the on the screen. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. On some models, you may not have a recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the date, name, or...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the...
... the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the date, name, or...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier... successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that ...
... instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier... successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. You will be downloaded. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where ... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6.
Open your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where ... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... be changed. Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to the outside of a CD) to share ...files with most DVD-ROM drives and set-top DVD video players. This type of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD...
... be changed. Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to the outside of a CD) to share ...files with most DVD-ROM drives and set-top DVD video players. This type of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on disc, in home... them to a disc while the computer is writing to vibration. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. The write process is usually best for creating a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or ...
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to the destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on disc, in home... them to a disc while the computer is writing to vibration. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. The write process is usually best for creating a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...in subfolders. 4. Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray.... Open the folder, and then drag the files to use this computer for such purposes. Initiate the burning process as you want to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. It is not fully accessible,...
...in subfolders. 4. Press the release button (1) on the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on your hard drive. 2. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray.... Open the folder, and then drag the files to use this computer for such purposes. Initiate the burning process as you want to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. For specific instructions, refer to create-data, audio, or video. 5. It is not fully accessible,...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ...the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your ...
... Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ...the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure... whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Then shut down the...
.... Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure... whether the computer is on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Then shut down the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). To install a hard drive: 1. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. 10.
Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). To install a hard drive: 1. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. 10.
Drives - Windows Vista
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6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive
6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive
Drives - Windows Vista
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...a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and ...disc is inserted into the optical drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. See your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be ...
...a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and ...disc is inserted into the optical drive. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. See your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...
.... 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...
... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...