Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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All these discs are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process. Create these discs carefully and keep them in a ... your system to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the...
All these discs are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Handle these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process. Create these discs carefully and keep them in a ... your system to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...177;RW. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to reset your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you...
...discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...177;RW. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to reset your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. ...
You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to your system. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. You can then recover... to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
... 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you to your system. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. You can then recover... to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you have previously backed up. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you... use HP Recovery Manager to recover 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
... set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If that you have previously backed up. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you... use HP Recovery Manager to recover 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
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. If the computer does not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the...) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Use these steps: 1. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not be able to...
...message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. 2. If the computer does not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the...) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Use these steps: 1. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. On some models, you will not be able to...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...information: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the...or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left...
...information: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the...or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to access...selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. The system automatically shuts down after the download is ...
...note of the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to access...selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. The system automatically shuts down after the download is ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed 21 Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the...
Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed 21 Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. After the information is sensitive to vibration...
... MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. After the information is sensitive to vibration...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk ...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security...
... hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk ...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the disc to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. A disc does not play 15 Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. If you click No, the computer may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is clean...
... the disc to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. A disc does not play 15 Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. If you click No, the computer may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that the disc is clean...
Drives - Windows 7
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When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Download ...
When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Download ...
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 power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Cleaning the display To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. The light on...
The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Cleaning the display To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. The light on...
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 key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Function Display system information. Switch the screen image. Decrease screen brightness. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Open the Print Options window. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn...+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3 Initiate QuickLock. Initiate Sleep. Increase screen brightness. Open Help and Support. 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the "Using the keyboard" sections. Open a Web browser.
...fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Function Display system information. Switch the screen image. Decrease screen brightness. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Open the Print Options window. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn...+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3 Initiate QuickLock. Initiate Sleep. Increase screen brightness. Open Help and Support. 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the "Using the keyboard" sections. Open a Web browser.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... if a monitor is connected to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to the system. After you have... browser home page, you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to quickly access your Web browser. Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to open ...
... if a monitor is connected to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to the system. After you have... browser home page, you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to quickly access your Web browser. Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to open ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep. QuickLock protects your Windows administrator password and access the computer. Hold down the hotkey to decrease screen brightness. Press fn+f5 to decrease the brightness level incrementally. To exit Sleep, press the power button. Then follow the ...instructions on before initiating Sleep. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to increase the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to initiate Sleep. The ...
...initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep. QuickLock protects your Windows administrator password and access the computer. Hold down the hotkey to decrease screen brightness. Press fn+f5 to decrease the brightness level incrementally. To exit Sleep, press the power button. Then follow the ...instructions on before initiating Sleep. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to increase the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to initiate Sleep. The ...