Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use CDs, up the computer for your system to its original factory state if you have a...● The computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Handle these discs...
... recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use CDs, up the computer for your system to its original factory state if you have a...● The computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Create these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Handle these discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... you use any of the following types of your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you have to reset your preferences. The... screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc ...
... you use any of the following types of your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you have to reset your preferences. The... screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. Follow the on file size and the speed of your computer. ...
You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. Follow the on file size and the speed of your computer. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to your system. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Select Start > Control...
... to your system. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Select Start > Control...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...) as soon as System Restore. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the... Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, ...
...) as soon as System Restore. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the hard drive. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the... Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... does not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition...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. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom ...
... does not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovering from the partition...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. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. ...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While ... - When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Power-on password Your...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While ... - When the Startup Menu is set, entered, changed, or deleted. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Power-on password Your...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, ... keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter...
...press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, ... keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. To save your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... Click Yes to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to register additional fingerprints. 8. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this step by clicking...
.... Click Yes to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to register additional fingerprints. 8. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to register more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this step by clicking...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Startup Menu is not working. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is ...
...Startup Menu is not working. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is ...
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. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigation and selection are ..., press f10. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5.
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. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigation and selection are ..., press f10. 2. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...restore the factory default settings. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts...
...restore the factory default settings. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the... f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your selection to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Determining the... BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...
... your selection to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Determining the... BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Double-click the file that are displayed on... the screen. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS...
...the path to the location on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Double-click the file that are displayed on... the screen. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the... manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the... manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
Drives - Windows 7
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... you are unsure whether the computer is writing to media. The write process 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 When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. Avoid exposing a drive to...
... you are unsure whether the computer is writing to media. The write process 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 When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. Avoid exposing a drive to...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. NOTE: For details about using . Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable...
... hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. NOTE: For details about using . Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance
... Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance
Drives - Windows 7
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Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Otherwise, you may resume. - A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking ...
Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Otherwise, you may resume. - A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking ...