Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs...), or CD-R discs. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. The software allows the creation of...
... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs...), or CD-R discs. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. The software allows the creation of...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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..., a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking...on the type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Display the screen. 2. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following times:...
..., a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking...on the type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Display the screen. 2. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following times:...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to AC power before you start the backup process. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE...
... to AC power before you start the backup process. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Restore to a previous date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you want to ... point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. When to create restore points ● Before you add or ...
... when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Restore to a previous date and time To revert to provide increased protection for which you want to ... point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. When to create restore points ● Before you add or ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... recovery discs: 1. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Back up . NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at ... up your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery If you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-...
... recovery discs: 1. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Back up . NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at ... up your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery If you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition... Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition ...
...Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition... Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... not use your computer information. Passwords can be set . The following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
... not use your computer information. Passwords can be set . The following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...restarting the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , entered, changed, ...
...restarting the computer. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , entered, changed, ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. or - While the "Press the ... use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. ...
... New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. or - While the "Press the ... use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the demonstration, and then click Next. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in the notification area, at this step...
... the demonstration, and then click Next. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. NOTE: For best results, swipe the same finger in the notification area, at this step...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. -
.... Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. -
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...then press enter. 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable ...is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. 2. Your change the language of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup Utility, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To...
...then press enter. 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable ...is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. 2. Your change the language of the screen, press f10. - When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup Utility, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner...by turning on or restarting the computer. Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect...
...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner...by turning on or restarting the computer. Select the Main menu. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...to an optional power source. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1.... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and ...
...to an optional power source. You may need to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1.... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The system automatically shuts down...designation. The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to the location on your...
... BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The system automatically shuts down...designation. The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to the location on your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your ...computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the...
... error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your ...computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all DVD formats. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD...
... data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. Before writing to a disc, close all DVD formats. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. Copying a CD or DVD...
Drives - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > ..., or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run during the night or another time when you do not need access to your permission or password for unnecessary...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > ..., or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run during the night or another time when you do not need access to your permission or password for unnecessary...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 4. Click OK. A disc does not play 15 If you click No, the...
... of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 4. Click OK. A disc does not play 15 If you click No, the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive. If prompted to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
... drive. If prompted to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.