Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your important system files. ● Creating...to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. Tools provided ...
...Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your important system files. ● Creating...to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. Tools provided ...
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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 ...repaired or restored ● Before you have to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore...information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. Save the ...
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 ...repaired or restored ● Before you have to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore...information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. Save the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1.
... to create a restore point. 5. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points 5 Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set of recovery discs (entire 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 Follow the on the hard drive.... Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has ...
...HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set of recovery discs (entire 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 Follow the on the hard drive.... Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has ...
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Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in ...
Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord...corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by ...
...instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord...corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...is complete. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file ... vary. Updating the BIOS 3 Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your...
...is complete. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the file ... vary. Updating the BIOS 3 Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Click the option for software and...
...driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Click the option for software and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space .... DVD±RW discs Use DVD+RW discs if you saved earlier. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your personal storage needs. These discs...
...uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space .... DVD±RW discs Use DVD+RW discs if you saved earlier. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your personal storage needs. These discs...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you burn them to a disc. Observe the following ...; Before burning a disc, save and close all DVD formats. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. After the information is running on battery power. Copying...
... can be played only on MP3 players or on the manufacturer's Web site. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive to a disc, close all open files and close any open programs except the disc software you burn them to a disc. Observe the following ...; Before burning a disc, save and close all DVD formats. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. After the information is running on battery power. Copying...
Drives - Windows 7
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...want to create-data, audio, or video. 5. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Hold the disc by... steps: 1. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive It is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as directed by the program you remove it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by...
...want to create-data, audio, or video. 5. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Press the release button (1) on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Hold the disc by... steps: 1. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive It is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as directed by the program you remove it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by...
Drives - Windows 7
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HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk ...You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run on a monthly...
HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk ...You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run on a monthly...
Drives - Windows 7
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...down on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation... the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power ...
...down on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation... the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power ...
Drives - Windows 7
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Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11 10. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Slide the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11 10. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Drives - Windows 7
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... again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation.... ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of burning a...
... again. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation.... ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of burning a...
Drives - Windows 7
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... device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows 7
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... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...
... copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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.... ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has...
.... ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has...