Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. All these discs carefully and keep ...to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity ...
... DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. All these discs carefully and keep ...to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. 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 ...
... add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will...and back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. 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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.... Refer to set up your computer. Follow the on file size and the speed of your information 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. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup...
.... Refer to set up your computer. Follow the on file size and the speed of your information 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. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...point. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Follow the on... -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Restore to a previous date...
...point. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Follow the on... -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Restore to a previous date...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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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: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon ... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager...
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: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon ... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...9679; Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that do ...not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the...
...9679; Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that do ...not have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the screen to identify your selection to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. BIOS... power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to ...
... the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the screen to identify your selection to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. BIOS... power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that... has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier...
...hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that... has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, ...and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the ...
... model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, ...and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the drive. Do not use MyDVD. Insert the disc you burn them to vibration. NOTE: For details about using . CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is the same as Windows Media Player...
... the drive. Do not use MyDVD. Insert the disc you burn them to vibration. NOTE: For details about using . CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Do not write to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is the same as Windows Media Player...
Drives - Windows 7
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... efficiently. After you start it, it to run during the night or another time when you can defragment your permission or password for more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Refer to use the computer, files on...
... efficiently. After you start it, it to run during the night or another time when you can defragment your permission or password for more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Refer to use the computer, files on...
Drives - Windows 7
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... color while watching a movie if you may behave in your work and close . Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. A disc does not play 15 Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that...
... color while watching a movie if you may behave in your work and close . Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. A disc does not play 15 Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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 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. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the front of the computer is...
The 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. CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the front of the computer is...
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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.... 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the "Using the keyboard" sections. Open Help and Support. Open a Web browser. Increase screen brightness. Function Display system information. Initiate QuickLock. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function... keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Initiate Sleep. Decrease screen brightness. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3
.... 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the "Using the keyboard" sections. Open Help and Support. Open a Web browser. Increase screen brightness. Function Display system information. Initiate QuickLock. Hotkey functions and procedures are combinations of the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function... keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Initiate Sleep. Decrease screen brightness. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 Using hotkeys 3
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... (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 your Web browser home ... to the system. Until you have set up your Web browser. 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...
... (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 your Web browser home ... to the system. Until you have set up your Web browser. 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...your Windows administrator password and access the computer. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to decrease screen brightness. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to the fn+f5 hotkey. Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ...lights blink. While the Log On window is conserved. For instructions, refer to initiate the QuickLock security feature. Hold down the hotkey to increase screen brightness. Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) The fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or...
...your Windows administrator password and access the computer. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to decrease screen brightness. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to the fn+f5 hotkey. Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ...lights blink. While the Log On window is conserved. For instructions, refer to initiate the QuickLock security feature. Hold down the hotkey to increase screen brightness. Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) The fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or...