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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Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up ...
Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up ...
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... restore point. Using system restore points When you back up your information 3 The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc...
... restore point. Using system restore points When you back up your information 3 The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc...
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...software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery...the disc provided by the manufacturer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in...
...software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery...the disc provided by the manufacturer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot...
... and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20)....order for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory ...
... Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20)....order for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory ...
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... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information .... Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to download your computer. At the download area...
... Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information .... Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the screen to download your computer. At the download area...
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... installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the location on...
... installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the location on...
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...screen. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. At the download area, ...select the software you want to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that provides software...
...screen. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. At the download area, ...select the software you want to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that provides 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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... carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security...
... carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security...
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...> Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer ...and help the computer to Windows online Help for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the...
...> Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer ...and help the computer to Windows online Help for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...on by pressing the power button. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer ... the power cord from the computer. 7. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
...on by pressing the power button. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer ... the power cord from the computer. 7. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
Drives - Windows Vista
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To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. 10. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 9 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5.
To install a hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. 10. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Close the cover (2). 9 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5.
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6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
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Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive 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 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11
Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive 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 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 Index 11
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...; Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The...
...; Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (5) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...computer fan starts up automatically to block airflow. Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or ...clothing, to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enables airflow to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery. CAUTION: To prevent overheating,...
...computer fan starts up automatically to block airflow. Contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or ...clothing, to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enables airflow to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Vent (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the primary battery. CAUTION: To prevent overheating,...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...
...port 9 B battery bay 10, 13 battery light, identifying 5 battery release latch 10 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 buttons power 4 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 wireless 4 C caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 compartments, ...top 2 connector, power 9 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot 9 display switch, internal 6 F fn key, identifying 2 function keys, identifying 2 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 hotkeys mute 4 volume 4 I IEC 60950 compliance iii internal display switch, identifying 6 internal microphone, identifying 6 ...