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
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... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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). System restore...
... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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). System restore...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. c. Display the screen. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot...
...; System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. c. Display the screen. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive...create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at...
HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive...create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the...
... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in the lower-left corner of the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language ...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 ...
...a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language ...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 ...
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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... name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to identify your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > ...
... name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to identify your hard drive. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > ...
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... (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe..., filename.exe). You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. 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 connect your computer to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by...
... (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe..., filename.exe). You will be downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. 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 connect your computer to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by...
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...: Make a note of the path to update. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). At the download area, select the software...software and drivers update. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ...
...: Make a note of the path to update. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). At the download area, select the software...software and drivers update. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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...or move a computer or external hard drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Additional cautions are...write process is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives If a drive must be handled with care. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. When the battery is sensitive to ...
...or move a computer or external hard drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Additional cautions are...write process is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives If a drive must be handled with care. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. When the battery is sensitive to ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. For additional ... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...
...Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. For additional ... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer...
... from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer...
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Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cover (2). 9 Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. 10. To install a hard drive: 1.
Insert the hard drive into place. 3. Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. Close the cover (2). 9 Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. 10. To install a hard drive: 1.
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5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
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... 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 Index 11 Index A airport security...
... 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 Index 11 Index A airport security...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...computer, the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive to a reliable external power source. The write process is writing to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the... disc. NOTE: For information about using . 2 Working with multimedia software Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a disc while the computer is running on an optical disc.
...computer, the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive to a reliable external power source. The write process is writing to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the... disc. NOTE: For information about using . 2 Working with multimedia software Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a disc while the computer is running on an optical disc.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... (7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . ● Blinking: The computer is in Hibernation. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is enabled. Lights Component (1) Wireless lights (2) (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Num lock light (4) Drive light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth...
... (7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . ● Blinking: The computer is in Hibernation. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is enabled. Lights Component (1) Wireless lights (2) (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Num lock light (4) Drive light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... up automatically to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless...for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components 9 If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and ...
... up automatically to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless...for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components 9 If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and ...