Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are purchased separately. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you have a... All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. 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. Note the following guidelines before you can exit the program before creating recovery discs...
... CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are purchased separately. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you have a... All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. 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. Note the following guidelines before you can exit the program before creating recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The discs you have to reset your settings. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you use ... settings in your system on the type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. The...
...add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The discs you have to reset your settings. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you use ... settings in your system on the type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. The...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... information Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. 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 more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create...
... information Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. 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 more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally... revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the ...
... the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally... revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... backed up. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...experience system failure or instability. 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 However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
... backed up. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...experience system failure or instability. 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 However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Use these steps: 1. To restore the ..., follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery...
... > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Use these steps: 1. To restore the ..., follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition, you can perform a recovery from the dedicated recovery...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... passwords, follow requirements set , changed, or deleted, it in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows or in a secure place. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of...
... passwords, follow requirements set , changed, or deleted, it in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set in Windows or in a secure place. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of...
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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. When the... Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you must be entered each time you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer....
... 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. When the... Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the administrator password, you must be entered each time you turn on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer....
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set , change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and ...
... set , change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the... screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... skip this time, or you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this...
... skip this time, or you have a Windows password, the "Protect Your Windows Account" page opens. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next. In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area, at this...
Setup Utility - Windows 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 f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based ...the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader ...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based ...the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 1 NOTE: The fingerprint reader ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in... the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the...
... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in... the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If the Setup Utility is open, press f1. 2 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... system information 3 When the Startup Menu 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open...
... system information 3 When the Startup Menu 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. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... steps: a. 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. When the Main menu is connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent... the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the ...
... steps: a. 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. When the Main menu is connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent... the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to install the update. Double-click your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. You will... update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on the screen.
.... The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to install the update. Double-click your hard drive designation. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. You will... update will need to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on the screen.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the... option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software ...
...search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the... option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or on and then shut it . Additional cautions are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. If a drive must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. Refer to which they apply. If you move the computer while the optical...
... or on and then shut it . Additional cautions are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. If a drive must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. Refer to which they apply. If you move the computer while the optical...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., broadcasts, and sound recordings. The write process is sensitive to a reliable external power source. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a disc. When...
..., broadcasts, and sound recordings. The write process is sensitive to a reliable external power source. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a disc. When...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive 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 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may be prompted for unnecessary files that the...
... hard drive 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 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may be prompted for unnecessary files that the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Internet before playing the disc. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is selected. 3. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop...
... Internet before playing the disc. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is selected. 3. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop...