Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Technology. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from... 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...
... Technology. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from... 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; Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...data files, you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a...
...9679; Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...data files, you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you are creating a system restore point. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you...
... ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you are creating a system restore point. 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. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up your computer. If that is the case...NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Software not ... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive.
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up your computer. If that is the case...NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Software not ... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager ...
On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not...BIOS update only when the computer is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
...page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not...BIOS update only when the computer is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. 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 are ready to 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 your computer to install the update. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension ...
...installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. 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 are ready to 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 your computer to install the update. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.../support, and 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 your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for...
.../support, and 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 your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for...
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 free up disk ...9679; Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer ...
...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 ...9679; Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to the destination disc. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy ...into the drive. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Refer ...
...vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive to the destination disc. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy ...into the drive. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Refer ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use . Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. It is not fully accessible, tilt... drag the files to make unauthorized copies of the software you remove it stops. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of the disc. For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Initiate the...
... computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use . Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. It is not fully accessible, tilt... drag the files to make unauthorized copies of the software you remove it stops. 2. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of the disc. For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Initiate the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer...
... permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... upside down on by pressing the power button. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on...computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Shut down the computer through the operating system. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Save your work. 2. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
... upside down on by pressing the power button. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on...computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Shut down the computer through the operating system. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Save your work. 2. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Close the cover (2). 11 10. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. 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). Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Close the cover (2). 11 10. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. 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). Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
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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... search results 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. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting See your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into... the optical drive. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box....
... search results 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. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting See your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into... the optical drive. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box....
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click your hard drive. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer operating system, programs, ...
Click your hard drive. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer operating system, programs, ...
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...