Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery...feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Use these discs to back up your operating system and software...
... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery...feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Use these discs to back up your operating system and software...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... shot of your settings. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you have to reset your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to back up your information periodically. ● Before ...computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at...
... shot of your settings. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you have to reset your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to back up your information periodically. ● Before ...computer. 3 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You also can create additional restore points to an earlier restore ...
NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for which you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You also can create additional restore points to an earlier restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system ...such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if ...
... must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system ...such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Use these steps: 1. If the computer...
... have a recovery partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. On some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Use these steps: 1. If the computer...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do ... f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models...
... : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do ... f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ... Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS ...
Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ... Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension...automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a...
... file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension...automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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or - Select your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. NOTE... the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your... device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer.
or - Select your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. NOTE... the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your... device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer.
Drives - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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...observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 If a drive must be handled with cleaning products. Additional cautions are included with , shipping, or ... care. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport security devices that is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble...
...observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 If a drive must be handled with cleaning products. Additional cautions are included with , shipping, or ... care. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport security devices that is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and BDs are convenient for movies, software, and data backup purposes. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to a CD or DVD that can be updated frequently. CDs, used to erase or write over . NOTE: The optical... optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store large projects that you burn them ...
... and BDs are convenient for movies, software, and data backup purposes. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to a CD or DVD that can be updated frequently. CDs, used to erase or write over . NOTE: The optical... optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store large projects that you burn them ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 1. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive. 4. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. Do...information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the destination disc. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may...
... 1. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive. 4. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. Do...information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a temporary folder on your hard drive to the destination disc. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or DVD 9 If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with your hard drive. 2. MP3 files can use this computer for creating a data file. Initiate the burning process as ...9679; Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings...
... or DVD 9 If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with your hard drive. 2. MP3 files can use this computer for creating a data file. Initiate the burning process as ...9679; Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... unplug the AC power cord. 11 If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo...
... unplug the AC power cord. 11 If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo...
Drives - Windows 7
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Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may be ...All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to...
Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may be ...All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the computer on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the ...computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Disconnect...
... the computer on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the ...computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Disconnect...
Drives - Windows 7
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Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. 8.
Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. 8.
Drives - Windows 7
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Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3.
Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3.