Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...prompted to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you experience serious system ...before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power ...
...prompted to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you experience serious system ...before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can use CDs, up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... data files, you have to reset your preferences. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and ...; When backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your settings. The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 ...
... data files, you have to reset your preferences. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and ...; When backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your settings. The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... improve the security of the computer. 1. Follow the on file size and the speed of your computer. 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 your permission or password for more information...
... improve the security of the computer. 1. Follow the on file size and the speed of your computer. 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 your permission or password for more information...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...restore points to provide increased protection for which you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points 5 You can then recover back to that point if you want to... or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is ...
...restore points to provide increased protection for which you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points 5 You can then recover back to that point if you want to... or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your operating system and software. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. NOTE... drive and restart the computer. 3. 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. Back up...
...the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. However, if your operating system and software. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. NOTE... drive and restart the computer. 3. 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. Back up...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs ... that do not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Follow the on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the...
...from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs ... that do not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Follow the on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to its factory condition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control...
... the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you want to control...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your... arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
... is not displayed as it must restart the computer and try again. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords Power-on password Your... arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set , it is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts ... passwords in Setup Utility 5 To save your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on ...
...Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts ... passwords in Setup Utility 5 To save your password, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the far right of your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Type your...
... the far right of your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Fingerprint Registration Training" page opens. 4. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. The "Verify Your Identity" page opens. 3. Type your...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is not working. To start the ...
... Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is not working. To start the ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and ... the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. or -
2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and ... the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. or -
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer...and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the...
...keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer...and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Main menu is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet.... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently...
...Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Main menu is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet.... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the... update. 4. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive ...
...by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the... update. 4. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on the screen. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the...software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the ...
The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the...software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... wands. The write process is writing to a disc. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use X-rays instead...
... wands. The write process is writing to a disc. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use X-rays instead...
Drives - Windows 7
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... while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to a disc. The write process is running on battery power. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive...
... while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to vibration. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to a disc. The write process is running on battery power. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password ...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not already selected. 4. Click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up...
... not already selected. 4. Click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up...