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 hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-...
...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 hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-...
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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... operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a ... points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software...
... operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a ... points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. The System Protection window opens. 6. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
... you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. The System Protection window opens. 6. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... them before using Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built...or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have previously backed up. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...
... them before using Recovery Manager. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built...or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have previously backed up. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE...
... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, 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. - Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your computer and access... the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do...
... on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your computer and access... the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click your computer to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS ...installation procedures vary. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the...
...Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click your computer to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS ...installation procedures vary. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. ...Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In...
... and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. ...Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In...
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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...computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to share files with most DVD-ROM drives and set-top DVD video players. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for movies, software, and data...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 store large projects that...
...computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to share files with most DVD-ROM drives and set-top DVD video players. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for movies, software, and data...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 store large projects that...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to copy into the drive. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to the destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to the manufacturer's ...it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. The write process is copied, the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software...
...the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to copy into the drive. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to the destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to the manufacturer's ...it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you created ejects automatically. The write process is copied, the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Select the kind of the disc. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Remove the disc (3)...DVD into a folder on the manufacturer's Web site. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, ...
... burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Select the kind of the disc. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Remove the disc (3)...DVD into a folder on the manufacturer's Web site. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... You may be prompted for your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you can...than an hour to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy ...
.... You may be prompted for your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you can...than an hour to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating...
... upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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). Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. 10.
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). Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. 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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... the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue....the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start ...
... the check box for Use AutoPlay for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue....the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. Click your computer. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is set...
... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. Click your computer. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is set...
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...