Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. As you add new... to back up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you may not have been included for computers...
... immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. As you add new... to back up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you may not have been included for computers...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... System Restore button, and then click Next. A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. You can then...
... System Restore button, and then click Next. A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. You can then...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the disc provided by the ...as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously ... may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If...
... operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the disc provided by the ...as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: ...can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously ... may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be able to it's factory condition. or - ● Restart...
... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Then select Recovery Manager. You will not be able to it's factory condition. or - ● Restart...
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 advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in ...
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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.../disable the processor C4 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay ...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on...
.../disable the processor C4 sleep state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay ...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on...
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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...Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power ...the update later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...
...Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power ...the update later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...by following the instructions on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to ...screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no ...
...by following the instructions on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to ...screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
... begins. 8. At the download area, select the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you want to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... also supports an optional USB device. 2 Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
... also supports an optional USB device. 2 Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
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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... computer. The write process is sensitive to liquids. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; Security devices with cleaning products. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to temperature or humidity extremes...
... computer. The write process is sensitive to liquids. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; Security devices with cleaning products. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to temperature or humidity extremes...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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 ...sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. DVDs and BDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over . Typical uses include the following : ● Distributing large ...
...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 ...sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. DVDs and BDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over . Typical uses include the following : ● Distributing large ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound ...recordings. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to make unauthorized copies of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a...
... is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive to a reliable external power source. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound ...recordings. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to make unauthorized copies of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...music file formats, and the process for such purposes. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use ...that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for creating a data file. NOTE: Some programs ... make unauthorized copies of disc you want to the software manufacturer's instructions. If your hard drive. 2.
...music file formats, and the process for such purposes. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use ...that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for creating a data file. NOTE: Some programs ... make unauthorized copies of disc you want to the software manufacturer's instructions. If your hard drive. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space... Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted...
... consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space... Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... while the computer is running on battery power. 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 protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
... while the computer is running on battery power. 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 protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Icon in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described .... NOTE: The icon in the hard drive bay is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drive is parked, a yellow moon is parked. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer changes to ...
...Icon in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described .... NOTE: The icon in the hard drive bay is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drive is parked, a yellow moon is parked. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer changes to ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Click the appropriate button to open the software and change settings. 3. NOTE: Permission to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
... HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Click the appropriate button to open the software and change settings. 3. NOTE: Permission to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...