Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you ...open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to AC power during this process. ...
... that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you ...open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to AC power during this process. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you ... required. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on ...
...disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Save the document. ● You can be a time-saver if you ... required. ● When backing up to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to set up your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process.
... Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to set up your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to AC power before you start the backup process.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to save and name a snapshot of your system, you are creating a system restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points 5 NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for which you revert... you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... to save and name a snapshot of your system, you are creating a system restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points 5 NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for which you revert... you want to reverse subsequent changes made to create a restore point. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of recovery discs (entire... drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs...
... have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set of recovery discs (entire... drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. On some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either... of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Use these ...
...Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the partition on -screen instructions. On some models, you will not be able to its factory condition. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either... of the screen. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. 2. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Use these ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set in Windows or in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Windows prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in the...
... functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set in Windows or in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be entered at a Windows prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password,... when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation...
.... 3. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password,... when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. A power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer ... try again. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on password, type your current password in Setup Utility 5 ...
... a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer ... try again. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a power-on password, type your current password in Setup Utility 5 ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that you register additional fingerprints. or - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. Type your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. You can create a Windows password at the far right...
... registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that you register additional fingerprints. or - Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that finger in green. 6. Type your Windows password, if one or more fingerprints, follow these steps: 1. You can create a Windows password at the far right...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information ... Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is not working. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1.
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information ... Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is not working. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
... esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower...-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the...
...While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. While the "Press...ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower...-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer ...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your selection to the computer or...
...whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer ...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your selection to the computer or...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator... this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any software updates, especially ...
Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator... this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any software updates, especially ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in... the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the ...
... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in... the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to media. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is the only source...
... belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. The write process is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to media. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is the only source...
Drives - Windows 7
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... be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: For details about using . CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3.
... be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: For details about using . CAUTION: To prevent loss of the screen. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3.
Drives - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive ...
Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive ...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Confirm that the disc is not already selected. 4. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is inserted into the optical drive. 18 Chapter...
..., treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Confirm that the disc is not already selected. 4. Select High Color (16 bit), if this message is inserted into the optical drive. 18 Chapter...