Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore...Handle these discs are required. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. All these discs carefully...
... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore...Handle these discs are required. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. All these discs carefully...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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..., number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The discs you use ...periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up your system on the type of ...
..., number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The discs you use ...periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up your system on the type of ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. ...
NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. Using system restore points 5 Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system files and ...settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore ...
...at a specific point in time. Click Create. 6. Using system restore points 5 Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to your system files and ...settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can reverse the restoration. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first ...recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or...
...been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first ...recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. To restore the system from the partition on... -screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Then, ...
... System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. To restore the system from the partition on... -screen instructions. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 Then, ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... secure your computer information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can be set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
... secure your computer information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can be set by an outsider. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
Security - Window 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. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Use the arrow ... and try again. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the computer. Use the arrow ... and try again. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. or - To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you turn on password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... password, follow these steps: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. To save your password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility ... message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and...
... password, follow these steps: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. or - Entering a power-on or restarting the computer. To save your password, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility ... message is displayed, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is displayed in Setup Utility 5 Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... recommends that you have completed 4 successful swipes. Read the welcome text, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you use the fingerprint reader. 7. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Type your computer...
... recommends that you have completed 4 successful swipes. Read the welcome text, and then click Next. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you use the fingerprint reader. 7. Repeat steps 5 through 9. 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Type your computer...
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. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is ... preferences. or - 1. 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start the Setup Utility: ▲ Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is ... preferences. or - 1. 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. - 1 Starting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. ..., begin at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field...
2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Setup Utility. ..., begin at step 2. 1. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and ...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner ...
... the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and ...System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the ...the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to your selection to select the Main menu. Access the page on the computer, you currently have and ...
... When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the ...the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to your selection to select the Main menu. Access the page on the computer, you currently have and ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... file from your hard drive designation. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5....down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. You will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will...
... file from your hard drive designation. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5....down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen. You will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must...the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
... are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must...the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Refer to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with the procedures to clear, or...
... drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Refer to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with the procedures to clear, or...
Drives - Windows 7
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... laws, to copy into the drive. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to make unauthorized copies of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source.
... laws, to copy into the drive. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to make unauthorized copies of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from a network drive to a reliable external power source.
Drives - Windows 7
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... run Disk Cleanup: 1. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run 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 improve the security of your permission or password...
... run Disk Cleanup: 1. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run 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 improve the security of your permission or password...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive. 18 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. A disc does not play automatically 1. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for scratches. After you may behave...
... drive. 18 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. A disc does not play automatically 1. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for scratches. After you may behave...