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... an additional warranty. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? Subscription Services for HP products and services are on your computer. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers...: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. As part of Microsoft Corporation. They are set forth in Help and Support. Additional support and updates to the user guides are U.S. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements...
... an additional warranty. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? Subscription Services for HP products and services are on your computer. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers...: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. As part of Microsoft Corporation. They are set forth in Help and Support. Additional support and updates to the user guides are U.S. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements...
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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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...date files, you should create a set of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you to discs, number each disc before inserting it ...) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your preferences. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to reset your computer. ✎ Double-layer DVD...
...date files, you should create a set of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you to discs, number each disc before inserting it ...) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in your preferences. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to reset your computer. ✎ Double-layer DVD...
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... back to that point if you to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you want 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. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Restore...
... back to that point if you to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you want 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. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Restore...
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...: 1. If you have not already tried these discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. For more information on the hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if...; You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Use these features, try them before using the...
...: 1. If you have not already tried these discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. For more information on the hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if...; You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. If that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Use these features, try them before using the...
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... factory condition. ✎ If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the...
... factory condition. ✎ If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the...
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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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..., 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. It is in use. Connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional...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 and prevent overheating. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine ...
..., 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. It is in use. Connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional...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 and prevent overheating. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine ...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. 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. Contains the two memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. 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. Contains the two memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
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... the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is 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 computer. ● Regulatory label...
... the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is 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 computer. ● Regulatory label...
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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. 5 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory...
... 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. 5 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory...
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... external power until the battery is discharged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not occur. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has...
... external power until the battery is discharged. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. If the computer is off, turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not occur. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has...
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... carry-on it down the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. An external hard drive must be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. Do not enter information using the...
... carry-on it down the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sensitive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. An external hard drive must be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. Do not enter information using the...
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...following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store digital data, are widely used for movies, software, and data backup purposes. This type of computer files and scanned home...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...
...following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to store digital data, are widely used for movies, software, and data backup purposes. This type of computer files and scanned home...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...
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...Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on battery power. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. CAUTION: To... > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: For details about using . Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer...
...Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on battery power. When prompted, remove the source disc from your hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. CAUTION: To... > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: For details about using . Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer...
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...-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . Select Start ... want to use CD-Rs to the user guide that contains the blank disc. 7. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD...
...-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . Select Start ... want to use CD-Rs to the user guide that contains the blank disc. 7. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD...
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...also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Troubleshooting drive and device driver ...kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Then in Windows...
...also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Troubleshooting drive and device driver ...kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Then in Windows...
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... to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to your hard drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the... latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer model number in ...
... to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to your hard drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the... latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer model number in ...
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..., and then unplug the AC power cord. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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 and drivers, or...
..., and then unplug the AC power cord. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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 and drivers, or...
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... or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings... Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more information. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once...
... or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings... Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more information. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once...