Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before you can exit ... Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to...
...optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before you can exit ... Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing document, and then ...CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to reset your computer. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt... on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up your system on a regular basis to back up your settings.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing document, and then ...CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to reset your computer. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt... on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up your system on a regular basis to back up your settings.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these...
... feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Select Start...system. You also can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Using system restore points 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a ...
... does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Select Start...system. You also can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Using system restore points 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to create a set up your computer. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery ...drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this ...
...SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to create a set up your computer. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery ...drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to recover your operating system... and software. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Click System...
...models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to recover your operating system... and software. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Click System...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in a file on how you set. 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 any ...
2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in a file on how you set. 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 any ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... turning on or restarting the computer. 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. 2. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" ...
... turning on or restarting the computer. 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. 2. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press esc. Power-on password Your power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ... At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password ...
... into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or ... At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... steps: 1. The next page opens, outlining that finger in the same direction each fingerprint registered. - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. or -
... steps: 1. The next page opens, outlining that finger in the same direction each fingerprint registered. - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. or -
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... esc. 2. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning ...
... esc. 2. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit... Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a...
...display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit... Utility The following procedure explains how to change goes into effect immediately. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... default settings. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. System information such as the system time and date, and identification... To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ...
... default settings. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility. System information such as the system time and date, and identification... To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. If ... then download and install the new BIOS. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS ...
... currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. If ... then download and install the new BIOS. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click ...hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are ready to install the update. You will need to...
BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click ...hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are ready to install the update. You will need to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software ...for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or...
...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software ...for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or...
Drives - Windows 7
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... an audio DVD with the computer, refer to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right...
... an audio DVD with the computer, refer to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the bottom right...
Drives - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk ... > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run on -screen instructions. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on the hard drive become...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk ... > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run on -screen instructions. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on the hard drive become...
Drives - Windows 7
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... playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may resume. - Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Otherwise, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing a CD...
... playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may resume. - Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Otherwise, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing a CD...
Drives - Windows 7
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When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ...
When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ...