Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to continue the ...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 NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can purchase recovery discs for ...
...will be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to continue the ...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 NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can purchase recovery discs for ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...: 1. The discs you use any of the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to reset your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Display the screen. 2. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows...
...: 1. The discs you use any of the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to reset your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Display the screen. 2. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the computer is connected to set up your information Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more...
... the computer is connected to set up your information Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point..., select the disk for your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent...
...Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point..., select the disk for your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...may not have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. Follow the... 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your operating system and software...
...may not have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. Follow the... 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your operating system and software...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. ...
... recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... types of passwords can be set , depending on how you want to control access to your computer information. 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. The...
... types of passwords can be set , depending on how you want to control access to your computer information. 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. The...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 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. Power-on password Your power-on...
... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 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. Power-on password Your power-on...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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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 ... , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or...
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 ... , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... password, if one or more fingerprints. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this step by clicking...
... password, if one or more fingerprints. Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you register additional fingerprints. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this step by clicking...
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. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. ...or - 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. ...or - 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys. ●... , begin at step 1. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
... at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys. ●... , begin at step 1. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" ...step 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following 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 Setup Utility. While the "Press the ...
...date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" ...step 2. 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following 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 Setup Utility. While the "Press the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that...Utility. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to download your computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your selection to ...
... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that...Utility. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to download your computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on your selection to ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The ...system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. Make...
...on your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The ...system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. Make...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: 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. The driver must be displayed. Open your ...
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: 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. The driver must be displayed. Open your ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or video recordings before you are using software included with MP3 software installed. Do not use MyDVD. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a destination disc. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable...
... or video recordings before you are using software included with MP3 software installed. Do not use MyDVD. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a destination disc. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable...
Drives - Windows 7
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...that the system can run more than an hour to complete. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the...
...that the system can run more than an hour to complete. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... system resources and results in your work and close . Change desktop color properties. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Click OK. To return to restart the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should...
... system resources and results in your work and close . Change desktop color properties. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Click OK. To return to restart the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 3. After the file is set up Windows Update, you will be set to do so, restart...
... can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 3. After the file is set up Windows Update, you will be set to do so, restart...