Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 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. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be prompted to its original...up the computer for your system to continue the disc creation process. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2.
.... Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 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. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be prompted to its original...up the computer for your system to continue the disc creation process. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number... each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled ...
...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number... each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled ...
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... the computer is connected to set up your information Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...
... the computer is connected to set up your information Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can then recover back to that point if you want to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a ...follow these steps: 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click System Restore. 5. You can create additional restore points to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. ...
... which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can then recover back to that point if you want to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a ...follow these steps: 1. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system, you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click System Restore. 5. You can create additional restore points to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. ...
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...try them before using Recovery Manager. If you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the ... restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set of recovery discs... the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
...try them before using Recovery Manager. If you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the ... restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set of recovery discs... the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... by turning on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. 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...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. b. BIOS version...
... by turning on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. 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...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer. When the Main menu is connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. b. BIOS version...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by...to the location 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 BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you ...
..., open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by...to the location 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 BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device...
... device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for testing audio or video recordings before you can be changed . Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the computer, refer to a disc, close all DVD formats. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Click Copy at the...
... for testing audio or video recordings before you can be changed . Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your DVD player for a list of the screen. 4. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the computer, refer to a disc, close all DVD formats. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Click Copy at the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account .... You may be prompted for more than an hour to run during the night or another time when you can run on -screen instructions. You may set it to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
... Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account .... You may be prompted for more than an hour to run during the night or another time when you can run on -screen instructions. You may set it to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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... may see a warning message asking if you lower system color properties to continue. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is displayed, click No. If this setting is clean. Change desktop color properties. A disc does not...
... may see a warning message asking if you lower system color properties to continue. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is displayed, click No. If this setting is clean. Change desktop color properties. A disc does not...
Drives - Windows 7
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... enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is set to install. 7. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to...
... enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting After the file is set to install. 7. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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The power light on the display. 12 Chapter 2 Components If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the front of the computer is visible whether ...
The power light on the display. 12 Chapter 2 Components If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the front of the computer is visible whether ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) ...6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
... Support (fn+f1 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3 5 Switching the screen image (fn+f4 5 Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) ...6 Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6 6 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7 6 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f8 6 Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9 6 Stopping an audio...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3 Switch the screen image. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Decrease screen brightness. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the...
... fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3 Switch the screen image. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Decrease screen brightness. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display ... the computer and the monitor. Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to the system. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to quickly access...
For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display ... the computer and the monitor. Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to the system. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to quickly access...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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.... The computer must set the fn+f5 hotkey to enter your Windows user password or your information is stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power is entered. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to increase... the QuickLock security feature. To use QuickLock, you can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. Press fn+f5 to decrease screen brightness. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to initiate Sleep. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed using Power Options in the...
.... The computer must set the fn+f5 hotkey to enter your Windows user password or your information is stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power is entered. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to increase... the QuickLock security feature. To use QuickLock, you can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. Press fn+f5 to decrease screen brightness. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to initiate Sleep. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed using Power Options in the...