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...registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ... impact of our products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. They are set forth in...
...registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ... impact of our products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. They are set forth in...
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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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...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 templates stored in their associated programs. ■ Save customized settings in the Documents library and back...each disc before inserting it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On...
...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 templates stored in their associated programs. ■ Save customized settings in the Documents library and back...each disc before inserting it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Display the screen. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On...
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set up your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that...recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into ...
Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set up your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that...recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into ...
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... to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials To restore the system...click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. b. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. Appendix A: Backup and recovery ...
... to recover your computer includes an SSD, you may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials To restore the system...click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. b. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. Appendix A: Backup and recovery ...
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... sound or 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 device ...84 Connecting...
... sound or 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 device ...84 Connecting...
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... 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 Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. This label is affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter...
... 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 Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. This label is affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter...
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... a list of disc you want to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on...disc. 7. For specific instructions, refer to the user guide that cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to make unauthorized copies of the software you want to the folder where the source files...
... a list of disc you want to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on...disc. 7. For specific instructions, refer to the user guide that cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to make unauthorized copies of the software you want to the folder where the source files...
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... an external display are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but.... ● If you want to make the external display primary: a. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Configure the monitor settings to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an ...
... an external display are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but.... ● If you want to make the external display primary: a. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Configure the monitor settings to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an ...
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5. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you are once again listed. 7. Click your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is ...requiring drivers. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to update your country or region. 2. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...
5. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you are once again listed. 7. Click your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is ...requiring drivers. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to update your country or region. 2. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...
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... not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Improving hard drive performance 79 After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to complete. You may take more than an hour ...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, ...
... not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Improving hard drive performance 79 After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to complete. You may take more than an hour ...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, ...
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...2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to download your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the ...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the screen. You will be downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP...
...2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to download your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the ...hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the screen. You will be downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP...
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... may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install... region. 2. or - When the list of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow ... is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file...
... may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install... region. 2. or - When the list of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow ... is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file...
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...hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window.... 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup...
...hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window.... 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup...
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... screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you have to reset your system on the type of optical drive installed in your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing... up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 108 Appendix C Backup and recovery NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows System Restore feature, and...
... screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you have to reset your system on the type of optical drive installed in your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing... up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 108 Appendix C Backup and recovery NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows System Restore feature, and...
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...Software not provided with your computer. On some models, you can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. Use these steps: 1. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1....) on the hard drive. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to create a set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its factory...
...Software not provided with your computer. On some models, you can recover only files that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. Use these steps: 1. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1....) on the hard drive. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to create a set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its factory...
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...volume up 36 adjusting webcam properties 44 administrator password creating 93 entering 93 managing 93 airport security devices 64 antennas 9 antivirus software 95 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 40 audio features 40 audio functions, checking 40 audio-in (microphone) jack 37 audio-out (headphone) jack 36... Check 53 battery power 53 battery release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL...
...volume up 36 adjusting webcam properties 44 administrator password creating 93 entering 93 managing 93 airport security devices 64 antennas 9 antivirus software 95 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 40 audio features 40 audio functions, checking 40 audio-in (microphone) jack 37 audio-out (headphone) jack 36... Check 53 battery power 53 battery release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL...
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... country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying...firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 ...
... country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying...firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of contents Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced...
... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of contents Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced...
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... sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to shock events. Symptoms may...
... sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to shock events. Symptoms may...