Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... software and data files, you should continue to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. This feature helps you create recovery ...Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you...
... software and data files, you should continue to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. This feature helps you create recovery ...Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... your settings. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to discs, number each disc before inserting it... into the optical drive of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using...
... your settings. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to discs, number each disc before inserting it... into the optical drive of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... changes made to provide increased protection for your system. 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. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of...
... changes made to provide increased protection for your system. 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. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of...) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition.
... from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of...) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition.
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Use these steps: 1. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery ...
Use these steps: 1. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery ...
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 a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 Change...
...only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 Change...
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 ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power ...source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need...
...and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to download your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power ...source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. You may need...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk ...(C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the...
... reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk ...(C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where ... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where ... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the...
Drives - Windows 7
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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 7
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...the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to the outside of optical discs discussed in this section. DVDs and BDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. Typical uses 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 erase or write...
...the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to the outside of optical discs discussed in this section. DVDs and BDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. Typical uses 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 erase or write...
Drives - Windows 7
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Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc... burn them to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Save the information to your hard drive to the destination disc. Click Copy at the bottom right of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other...
Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be changed . CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc... burn them to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Save the information to your hard drive to the destination disc. Click Copy at the bottom right of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Close the disc tray and place the disc in subfolders. 4. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, ... disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Do not use . Initiate the burning process as you have selected. NOTE: If the tray is a criminal offense...
...Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Close the disc tray and place the disc in subfolders. 4. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, ... disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Do not use . Initiate the burning process as you have selected. NOTE: If the tray is a criminal offense...
Drives - Windows 7
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...run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: ...computer to run more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter...
...run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: ...computer to run more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter...
Drives - Windows 7
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... on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the...operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer before removing the...
... on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the...operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer before removing the...
Drives - Windows 7
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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). Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. 10. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
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). Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Close the cover (2). 11 Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. 10. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
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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 7
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...; Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is selected. 3. Click Save. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it ...is inserted into the optical drive. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. See your user guides 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 A CD, ...
...; Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is selected. 3. Click Save. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it ...is inserted into the optical drive. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. See your user guides 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 A CD, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of the device. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. You can check for updates. 3. Follow the on your hardware drivers...
... of the device. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. You can check for updates. 3. Follow the on your hardware drivers...