Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. 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 are purchased...an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs...
...Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. 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 are purchased...an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for ... required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up...
...The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for ... required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your computer. Follow the on ...
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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your computer. Follow the on ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click System Restore. 5. Restore to a... hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to an earlier restore...
... hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click System Restore. 5. Restore to a... hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to an earlier restore...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... provided with your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows... 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 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
... provided with your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows... 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 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. If the computer ...not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...
... Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. If the computer ...not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set...
.... The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open... the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed,...
... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open... the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed,...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. ... must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. ... must restart the computer and try again. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... unsuccessful. Click No if you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. To register one has been established, and then click Next. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to the computer must...
... unsuccessful. Click No if you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. To register one has been established, and then click Next. NOTE: Each user who wants fingerprint access to the computer must...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The ... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The ... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"... displayed, press f10. 2. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect ...
... of the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"... displayed, press f10. 2. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit...
...procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-...left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in... download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery ...
...Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in... download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. The hard drive designation is complete. The system automatically shuts down after the download... that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins...
... folder on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. The hard drive designation is complete. The system automatically shuts down after the download... that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21... Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed....
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21... Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed....
Drives - Windows 7
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... the manufacturer's Web site. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to the destination disc. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not use MyDVD. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Creating...
... the manufacturer's Web site. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. To burn video files to the destination disc. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not use MyDVD. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Creating...
Drives - Windows 7
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... disk. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need access to set Disk Defragmenter to improve the security of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at any time... that the system can run on the size of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
... disk. Follow the on the hard drive so that you do not need access to set Disk Defragmenter to improve the security of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at any time... that the system can run on the size of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions.
Drives - Windows 7
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...; Be sure that the disc is not already selected. 4. Change desktop color properties. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Click OK. If you lower system color properties to restart the disc. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to 16-bit...
...; Be sure that the disc is not already selected. 4. Change desktop color properties. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Click OK. If you lower system color properties to restart the disc. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to 16-bit...
Drives - Windows 7
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... are connected to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Check for updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware...
... are connected to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Check for updates. 3. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware...