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... centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the Web. Windows... Users Looking for more user guides? They are available on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or...
... centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the Web. Windows... Users Looking for more user guides? They are available on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or...
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Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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... and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. Display the screen. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and ...then click Paste. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, use will allow you use any of the following when backing up: ■ Create...
... and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. Display the screen. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and ...then click Paste. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, use will allow you use any of the following when backing up: ■ Create...
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... instructions. Click Create. 6. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your system, you 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. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Under...
... instructions. Click Create. 6. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your system, you 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. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Under...
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... on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system ... that you may not have a recovery partition. If you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ ...
... on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system ... that you may not have a recovery partition. If you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ ...
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.... 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 from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may take several minutes for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included... Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you can perform a recovery from either of the screen.
.... 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 from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may take several minutes for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included... Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you can perform a recovery from either of the screen.
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... 71 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play ...display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB ...
... 71 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play ...display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB ...
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... microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is in use. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled...Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in ...
... microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is in use. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled...Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in ...
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots.
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots.
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... or travel internationally with your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in...
... or travel internationally with your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in...
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... while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions...
... while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions...
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... and the computer shuts down. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is recharging, but do not...
... and the computer shuts down. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is recharging, but do not...
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... following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must be handled with the procedures to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Refer to liquids. Avoid exposing a drive to media. do not drop a drive or place items on...
... following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. If a drive must be handled with the procedures to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Refer to liquids. Avoid exposing a drive to media. do not drop a drive or place items on...
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...the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you want to a CD or DVD that can ...uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store digital data, are ...
...the following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to free up disk space After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you want to a CD or DVD that can ...uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store digital data, are ...
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..., in the software help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Optical... drive 71 Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive. 4. NOTE: For details about using . Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD...
..., in the software help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Optical... drive 71 Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive. 4. NOTE: For details about using . Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD...
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... a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the drive that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Do not use CD-Rs to make unauthorized copies of the software you can...-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. If your hard drive. 2. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 72 Chapter...
... a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the drive that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Do not use CD-Rs to make unauthorized copies of the software you can...-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. If your hard drive. 2. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 72 Chapter...
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...kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System .... ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of driver...
...kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System .... ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of driver...
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... in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted ...verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections.
... in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted ...verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections.
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... the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk 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 Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer...
... the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk 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 Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer...
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...2. You may want to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you...HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive...
...2. You may want to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you...HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive...