Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. As you add new ...
...a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. As you add new ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Back up your system at the following times: ● ...add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the...
...menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Back up your system at the following times: ● ...add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... a system restore point. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Using system restore points 5 Using system restore points When you back...
... a system restore point. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Using system restore points 5 Using system restore points When you back...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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If you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery ...be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create a set up . Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from ...
If you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery ...be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create a set up . Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not...
... some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory.... ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving...
... fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory.... ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
... Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 ...N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 U using ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...3. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the ...page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the ...
...3. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the ...page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports...by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:)....
... that are displayed on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen reports...by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:)....
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software ...system. 5. or - To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type ...
...and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software ...system. 5. or - To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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... the operating system. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If a drive must be handled with care. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the...
... the operating system. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If a drive must be handled with care. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... version of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). DVDs and BDs are widely .... This type of disc is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. CDs, used primarily for your computer may not support all the types of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to erase or write over ....
... version of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). DVDs and BDs are widely .... This type of disc is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. CDs, used primarily for your computer may not support all the types of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to erase or write over ....
Drives - Windows 7
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... such purposes. The write process is running on your hard drive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Do not write to a disc while the computer is... source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy into the drive. Observing the copyright warning It is writing to a disc. Power2Go reads the source...
... such purposes. The write process is running on your hard drive to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Do not write to a disc while the computer is... source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. After the information is copied, the disc you want to copy into the drive. Observing the copyright warning It is writing to a disc. Power2Go reads the source...
Drives - Windows 7
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...process for such purposes. MP3 files can use . To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your hard drive. 2. Do not use CD-Rs to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD...where the source files are stored. 6. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 9 Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files ...
...process for such purposes. MP3 files can use . To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with your hard drive. 2. Do not use CD-Rs to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD...where the source files are stored. 6. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 9 Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the drive that cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... on the computer. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
... on the computer. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. Select Start > All Programs ... for more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
...Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. Select Start > All Programs ... for more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
Drives - Windows 7
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...computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13... Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep ...
...computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13... Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep ...
Drives - Windows 7
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. 8. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. 8. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. 3. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.