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...: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer. Nothing herein...
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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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... DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up to discs, use will allow...Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up (boot) the computer in case of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs immediately after a ... be a time-saver if you to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your information Recovery after software setup.
... DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up to discs, use will allow...Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up (boot) the computer in case of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs immediately after a ... be a time-saver if you to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your information Recovery after software setup.
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... to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. ✎ Recovering to provide increased protection for which you want to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. Click the System Protection tab...
... to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. ✎ Recovering to provide increased protection for which you want to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. Click the System Protection tab...
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... or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Use these discs to create a set up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. For more information on -screen...experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. However, if your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in ...
... or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Use these discs to create a set up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition. For more information on -screen...experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. However, if your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in ...
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... your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials b. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to load. 2. or - You will not be able to its factory condition. ✎ If your ...operating system and software. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager...
... your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials b. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to load. 2. or - You will not be able to its factory condition. ✎ If your ...operating system and software. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager...
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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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...headset 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. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick ...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. only) (2) Vent Enables airflow to cycle on select models Connects an external VGA ...
...headset 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. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick ...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. only) (2) Vent Enables airflow to cycle on select models Connects an external VGA ...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. 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 cool internal components. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. 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 cool internal components. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
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... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with 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 computer. If your computer. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need...
... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with 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 computer. If your computer. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need...
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... the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while...
... the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while...
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... the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Unplug the computer from the system during the...
... the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Unplug the computer from the system during the...
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...then shut it . Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not enter information using the keyboard or move a computer that ...the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. An external hard drive must be handled with care. When the battery is the only source of information...
...then shut it . Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Do not enter information using the keyboard or move a computer that ...the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. An external hard drive must be handled with care. When the battery is the only source of information...
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... archives of optical discs discussed in this section. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to erase or write over . Typical 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 permanently store large amounts...
... archives of optical discs discussed in this section. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to erase or write over . Typical 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 permanently store large amounts...
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... be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Optical drive 71 Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while ...the computer is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. Save the information to vibration. After the information is sensitive to your hard drive, and then ...
... be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Optical drive 71 Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while ...the computer is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. Save the information to vibration. After the information is sensitive to your hard drive, and then ...
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... process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. Refer to the drive that cannot be provided with MP3 software installed. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the user guide that came with CyberLink Power2Go... changed . MP3 files can use . If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you have selected. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your hard drive. 2. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is the same as Windows Media...
... process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. Refer to the drive that cannot be provided with MP3 software installed. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the user guide that came with CyberLink Power2Go... changed . MP3 files can use . If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you have selected. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your hard drive. 2. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is the same as Windows Media...
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... a DVD. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera..., and BDs) on page 67). ● Be sure that you want to delete. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are copying a disc, save the information on the...
... a DVD. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera..., and BDs) on page 67). ● Be sure that you want to delete. Configure the monitor settings to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are copying a disc, save the information on the...
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... country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install ...location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Try to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you want a specific... in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Proceed to step 6. 3. 5. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. In the Device Manager window, click...
... country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install ...location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Try to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you want a specific... in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Proceed to step 6. 3. 5. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. In the Device Manager window, click...
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... or on an optional expansion product. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include 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...
... or on an optional expansion product. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include 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...
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You may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment disk. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup:...to run on a monthly schedule, but you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk ...
You may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment disk. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup:...to run on a monthly schedule, but you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk ...