Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do ...this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from...
...for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do ...this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from...
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, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 ... computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the screen to download your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or...
...on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 ... computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the screen to download your hard drive. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename...installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before ...
... updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename...installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to ...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your...
...the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to ...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. Backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking...
... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. Backing up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...system failure or instability. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already...from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs >... NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows...recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click System recovery, and then click...
...system failure or instability. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already...from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs >... NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows...recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click System recovery, and then click...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...3 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD... DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...3 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD... DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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You may be listed. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1
You may be listed. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with removable storage will also be prompted for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. Devices with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1
Drives - Windows Vista
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...is selected. 3. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the computer screen is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not write to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go.... guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive Before writing to a temporary folder on your selections. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Click Choose a...
...is selected. 3. CAUTION: To prevent loss of the computer screen is running on the manufacturer's Web site. Do not write to confirm your hard drive. 4. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go.... guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to vibration. Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive Before writing to a temporary folder on your selections. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Click Choose a...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you can be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to the user guide that contains the blank optical... disc. 7. To burn video files to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Open the folder, and ...
...Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you can be played only on MP3 players or on your hard drive. 2. Initiate the burning process as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to the user guide that contains the blank optical... disc. 7. To burn video files to the drive that came with MP3 software installed. Open the folder, and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may set it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Windows Help for more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance...use . Depending on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it to your computer. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running ...
HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may set it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Windows Help for more information. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance...use . Depending on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it to your computer. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 13 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 13 Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. If you...
... computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 2 hard drive screws. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. If you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 5. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. 10. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Insert the hard drive into place. 3.
To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 5. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. 10. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Insert the hard drive into place. 3.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to your hard drive. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating...
... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to your hard drive. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are listed in Device Manager. If ...box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no...
...you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are listed in Device Manager. If ...box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... region settings 11 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 11 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 H hard disk drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 hard drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 L LightScribe DVD±RW...
... region settings 11 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 11 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 H hard disk drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 hard drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 L LightScribe DVD±RW...