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...find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements ...accompanying such products and services. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should ...
...find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements ...accompanying such products and services. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should ...
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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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... a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the settings. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you add or modify hardware or software Note...DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up your preferences. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your system on the type of...
... a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the settings. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you add or modify hardware or software Note...DVD±R discs are not supported. ■ When backing up your preferences. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your system on the type of...
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... reverse the restoration. 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. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then...
... reverse the restoration. 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. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then...
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HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to repair or restore ... files. 2. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. If that you have a recovery partition. Back...You can recover only files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from the recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 21
HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to repair or restore ... files. 2. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager software allows you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. If that you have a recovery partition. Back...You can recover only files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from the recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 21
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...partition. This restores the computer to its 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 your operating system and software. or - Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Click System Recovery in... Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have been included for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a partition.
...partition. This restores the computer to its 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 your operating system and software. or - Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Click System Recovery in... Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have been included for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for computers that do not have a partition.
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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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...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 optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Components 7 It is 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 cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device....
...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 optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Components 7 It is 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 cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device....
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Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically 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. Contains the two memory module slots. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically 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. Contains the two memory module slots. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
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The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the ...
The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the ...
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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. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
... 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. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
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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 occur. When the battery is off. 2. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged...
... 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 occur. When the battery is off. 2. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged...
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... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Additional cautions are included with , shipping, or storing a drive. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 64 Chapter 6 Drives An external hard drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then...
... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Additional cautions are included with , shipping, or storing a drive. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 64 Chapter 6 Drives An external hard drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then...
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...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 ... disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CD-RW discs Use CD-RW discs (a rewritable version of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to erase or write over . After data is recorded...
...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 ... disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CD-RW discs Use CD-RW discs (a rewritable version of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to erase or write over . After data is recorded...
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...sound recordings. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Optical drive 71 CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, ... refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to copy into the drive. After the information is writing to make unauthorized copies of the screen. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense...
...sound recordings. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source. Optical drive 71 CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, ... refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to copy into the drive. After the information is writing to make unauthorized copies of the screen. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense...
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...click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Do not use . Refer to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn... or CyberLink Power2Go to use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. NOTE: Some programs may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. It is copied, ...
...click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Do not use . Refer to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn... or CyberLink Power2Go to use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. NOTE: Some programs may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. It is copied, ...
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...is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Device Manager. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 ...Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off ...
...is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Device Manager. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 ...Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off ...
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...the computer, save the file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of .... 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may need to ...
...the computer, save the file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of .... 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may need to ...
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... be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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...
... be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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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... Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set it to run on a monthly schedule, but you...
... Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set it to run on a monthly schedule, but you...