Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of 5...◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping...
...only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of 5...◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping...
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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... partition. NOTE: If your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only... changes to 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 factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...
... partition. NOTE: If your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only... changes to 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 factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively...
...: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 ... operating system and software. Back up . If you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
...already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 ... operating system and software. Back up . If you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Use these steps: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
... the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Use these steps: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the computer,... the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the...
...Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the computer,... the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Access the page on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Updating the BIOS 3 Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software ...: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. You will be downloaded. Double-click...
...Updating the BIOS 3 Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Follow any software ...: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. You will be downloaded. Double-click...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive.
... Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive.
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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... 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 permanently store large amounts... software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. These discs are used for your hard drive to the outside of optical discs discussed in this section. After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. With a LightScribe-...
... 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 permanently store large amounts... software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. These discs are used for your hard drive to the outside of optical discs discussed in this section. After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. With a LightScribe-...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...DVD players used in the software Help, or on computers with MP3 software installed. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses ...on battery power. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, ...If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you are using software included with your hard drive to a disc.
...DVD players used in the software Help, or on computers with MP3 software installed. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses ...on battery power. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, ...If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you are using software included with your hard drive to a disc.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... spindle while lifting the outer edges of the software you remove it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. Close the disc tray and place the disc in subfolders. 4. Do not use . Hold the disc by... tray is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on your hard drive. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical...
... spindle while lifting the outer edges of the software you remove it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. Close the disc tray and place the disc in subfolders. 4. Do not use . Hold the disc by... tray is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on your hard drive. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may set it to run more information. Follow the on the size of fragmented files, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. ... > Disk Cleanup. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . You may be prompted for your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more efficiently. Refer to Help and Support...
... to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may set it to run more information. Follow the on the size of fragmented files, it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. ... > Disk Cleanup. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . You may be prompted for your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more efficiently. Refer to Help and Support...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer and close...
... connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer and close...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Slide the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Close the cover (2). 11 10.
Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Slide the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Close the cover (2). 11 10.
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 6.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for your drive. See 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. A CD or... off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. As you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. If prompted...
... pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for your drive. See 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. A CD or... off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. As you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. If prompted...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. When the list of drivers...
... displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. When the list of drivers...
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...