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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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...new software and date files, you have to reset your preferences. 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 case of recovery discs... Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. ✎ Double-layer DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up (boot) the computer in a ...
...new software and date files, you have to reset your preferences. 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 case of recovery discs... Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your system on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. ✎ Double-layer DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up (boot) the computer in a ...
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... tab. 4. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change your mind, you revert 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. Create a system restore point...
... tab. 4. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change your mind, you revert 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. Create a system restore point...
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... from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 21 HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if ... and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Follow the on the hard drive. Use these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by...
... from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 21 HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if ... and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Follow the on the hard drive. Use these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by...
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... screen. Turn 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, follow these steps: 1. b. or - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the... hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on -...
... screen. Turn 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, follow these steps: 1. b. or - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the... hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover using the partition on -...
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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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... 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 optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: The computer fan starts up... 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 cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Components...
... 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 optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: The computer fan starts up... 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 cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Components...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. 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.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains the two memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. 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.
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... the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of your computer. This label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information when traveling...
... the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of your computer. This label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information when traveling...
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... Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection...
... Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection...
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.... Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has turned off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is off and the computer...
.... Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter light has turned off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is off and the computer...
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... use X-rays instead of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to magnetic fields. An external hard drive must be handled with care. The write process is sensitive to a USB port on an external device such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when...
... use X-rays instead of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to magnetic fields. An external hard drive must be handled with care. The write process is sensitive to a USB port on an external device such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when...
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...support all the types of information. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you saved earlier. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of optical discs discussed in this section. DVDs and BDs are updated frequently. Typical uses include the ... Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of data that cannot be changed. DVDs and BDs are convenient for creating a permanent copy of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space ...
...support all the types of information. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you saved earlier. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of optical discs discussed in this section. DVDs and BDs are updated frequently. Typical uses include the ... Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of data that cannot be changed. DVDs and BDs are convenient for creating a permanent copy of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space ...
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Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. ...is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a temporary folder on your hard drive to copy into the drive. Before writing to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the ... including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc. The write process is copied, the disc you are using software included with the computer,...
Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. ...is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to a temporary folder on your hard drive to copy into the drive. Before writing to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the ... including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a disc. The write process is copied, the disc you are using software included with the computer,...
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...name of disc you have selected. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all ...For specific instructions, refer to a CD or DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, it cannot be changed . ...
...name of disc you have selected. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all ...For specific instructions, refer to a CD or DVD that contains the blank disc. 7. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, it cannot be changed . ...
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...hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are turned on, press f4 one or more times to switch between the two displays. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for your hard drive...the contents to Start > Help and Support. 4. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems...
...hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are turned on, press f4 one or more times to switch between the two displays. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for your hard drive...the contents to Start > Help and Support. 4. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems...
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...enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives If prompted to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to ... the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to install ...
...enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives If prompted to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to ... the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to install ...
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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 ...If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To ...
... 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 ...If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To ...
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...System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to Help...Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to complete. After you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you can run during the night or another time when ...
...System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to Help...Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to complete. After you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you can run during the night or another time when ...