Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Handle these discs are required. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs...drive (purchased separately) to continue the disc creation process. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be connected to AC power during this process. ●...
...-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Handle these discs are required. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs...drive (purchased separately) to continue the disc creation process. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be connected to AC power during this process. ●...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...modify hardware or software Note the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to reset ...back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Display the screen. 2. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to maintain a reasonably current ...
...modify hardware or software Note the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to reset ...back up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in your computer. Display the screen. 2. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to maintain a reasonably current ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the computer is connected to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your permission or password for...
... the computer is connected to Help and Support for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up your permission or password for...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system...
.... Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... you set up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files.... 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your operating system and software. Software not ...manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
... you set up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files.... 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your operating system and software. Software not ...manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...9679; Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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. Use these steps: 1. On some models, you...
...9679; Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed 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. Use these steps: 1. On some models, you...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... your information. A password set in Windows must be set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords
... your information. A password set in Windows must be set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
... restart the computer and try again. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key 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, press f10. 2. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter.
... turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key 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, press f10. 2. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts... enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Managing a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Slowly swipe your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. ...
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. Slowly swipe your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next. ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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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 esc. 2. or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting...
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 esc. 2. or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, press f10. 1 While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... not already running , begin at step 2. 1. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter...
... not already running , begin at step 2. 1. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is already running , begin at step... is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. or - ...
... To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. When the Setup Confirmation is already running , begin at step... is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. or - ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...and Support, and then click the link 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed ...the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power...
...and Support, and then click the link 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed ...the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...BIOS installation begins. 5. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has... (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the...
...BIOS installation begins. 5. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has... (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 NOTE:... or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are ...
If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 NOTE:... or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... to a disc. Handle a drive carefully; Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Security devices with cleaning products. Do...
... to a disc. Handle a drive carefully; Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Security devices with cleaning products. Do...
Drives - Windows 7
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... computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is copied, the disc you want to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen.
... computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is copied, the disc you want to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen.
Drives - Windows 7
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... be prompted for your computer. 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 Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.
... be prompted for your computer. 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 Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.
Drives - Windows 7
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... may close all media and devices check box is selected. 3. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in...
... may close all media and devices check box is selected. 3. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in...