Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... separately. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are required. Handle these discs after setting up to create recovery discs, or you use an optional... may be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager ...
... separately. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are required. Handle these discs after setting up to create recovery discs, or you use an optional... may be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® ...9679; At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 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...
... up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® ...9679; At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for 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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control ...
NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for 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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails ...restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your system...
...NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails ...restore point. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your system...
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... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that ... a solid-state drive (SSD), you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as ...
... files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that ... a solid-state drive (SSD), you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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..., you can perform a recovery from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. If the computer does not have been included for Startup Menu"...factory condition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
..., you can perform a recovery from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. If the computer does not have been included for Startup Menu"...factory condition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS....computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. b. To use the Setup Utility...
... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS....computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. b. To use the Setup Utility...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Using the hard drive path you are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer.... 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network ...
...be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Using the hard drive path you are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer.... 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... software and drivers for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN... device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN...
... software and drivers for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN... device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN...
Drives - Windows 7
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... while the computer is copied, it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
... while the computer is copied, it cannot be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. You may take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to run more efficiently... at least once a month. Follow the on the size of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: ...
Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. You may take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to run more efficiently... at least once a month. Follow the on the size of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of the disc to continue. Change desktop color properties. A disc does not play 15 Otherwise...
... you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except an icon, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of the disc to continue. Change desktop color properties. A disc does not play 15 Otherwise...
Drives - Windows 7
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... computer is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
... computer is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
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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... (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. The light...
... (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open . If the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. The light...
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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Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. Function Display system information. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+... the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Open the Print Options window. Switch the screen image. Open Help and Support. Initiate Sleep. Initiate QuickLock.
Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. Function Display system information. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+... the fn key (1) and the esc key (2), one of the function keys (3), or one of the volume keys (4). Open the Print Options window. Switch the screen image. Open Help and Support. Initiate Sleep. Initiate QuickLock.
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 computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. For example, ... to quickly access your home page and the Internet. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer. After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your...
... (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. For example, ... to quickly access your home page and the Internet. The fn+f4 hotkey can press fn+f3 to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer. After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. Hold ...down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To...
...critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. Hold ...down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally. Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f7) Press fn+f7 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To...