Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. To...Start > Computer. Recovery discs are used to start up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to protect your operating system and software. With ...
... the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. To...Start > Computer. Recovery discs are used to start up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to protect your operating system and software. With ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. You...
... information Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. You...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. If you have a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs 7
... HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. If you have a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs 7
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - On some models, you may not have a partition. Recovery Manager ...
Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - On some models, you may not have a partition. Recovery Manager ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to select ...
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are offered an option to return to select ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. ... Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. System Configuration menu ...
... Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. ... Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. System Configuration menu ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer,... and install the new BIOS. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You ...
... currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the computer,... and install the new BIOS. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE...
... computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... and follow these steps: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive. 4 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Access the page on the screen... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your...
... and follow these steps: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive. 4 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Access the page on the screen... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... software, refer to the eSATA port. 2 Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive.
... software, refer to the eSATA port. 2 Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive.
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., or BD 11 Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD 12 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...13 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 16 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD...
..., or BD 11 Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD 12 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...13 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 16 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the procedures to liquids. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. do not drop a drive or place items on , and then shut it . Do not type...
... the procedures to liquids. If you move the computer while the optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. do not drop a drive or place items on , and then shut it . Do not type...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 ... following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be able to erase or write over data that you can write data...
...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 ... following : ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be able to erase or write over data that you can write data...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Save the information to your hard drive to a disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. The write process is writing to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected ... or move the computer while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network...
Save the information to your hard drive to a disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. The write process is writing to the destination disc. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected ... or move the computer while the computer is sensitive to a destination disc. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network...
Drives - Windows Vista
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If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD±RW, or BD R/RE optical drive, you can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to make unauthorized copies of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less ...disc is the same as the process for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. ● Do not move the computer while it cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all...
If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD±RW, or BD R/RE optical drive, you can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with your hard drive. 2. Open the folder, and then drag the files to make unauthorized copies of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less ...disc is the same as the process for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. ● Do not move the computer while it cannot be located in home systems usually do not support all...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System...For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your permission or password for your hard drive and the number of your computer. Depending on -screen instructions. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system...
... on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System...For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your permission or password for your hard drive and the number of your computer. Depending on -screen instructions. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: A hard drive in optional docking devices or connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives installed in the hard drive bay is running on battery power.
... I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: A hard drive in optional docking devices or connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives installed in the hard drive bay is running on battery power.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes to an amber color to show the most up-to enable the notification area icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 To enable the notification area icon: 1. Click OK. On the Icon in Power Options properties. NOTE: The icon in the following...
... not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes to an amber color to show the most up-to enable the notification area icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 To enable the notification area icon: 1. Click OK. On the Icon in Power Options properties. NOTE: The icon in the following...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive. 2. NOTE: Permission to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Click the appropriate button to...
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive. 2. NOTE: Permission to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Click the appropriate button to...