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Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your taskbar. Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your screen. 3. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2.
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... 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Example of network with your wireless router security level (... on the taskbar. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the screen. Important: If you lose your home or small-office network. Complete the wireless network Now that you've set up correctly. Wireless Router...
... 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you cannot access a Web site, restart your network. Example of network with your wireless router security level (... on the taskbar. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the screen. Important: If you lose your home or small-office network. Complete the wireless network Now that you've set up correctly. Wireless Router...
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... (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad zone on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on the screen. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad. There...
... (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad zone on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on the screen. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad. There...
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... the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. Open Setup Utility by turning... system, such as a new USB drive, will be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 88 Chapter 5 Setup Utility To start Setup ...
... the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. Open Setup Utility by turning... system, such as a new USB drive, will be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 88 Chapter 5 Setup Utility To start Setup ...
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... already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > ... and then press enter. 4. Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving...
... already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > ... and then press enter. 4. Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving...
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...or - If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already ...system information The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
...or - If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already ...system information The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. If Setup Utility is displayed in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults...
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...exit Computer Setup without saving your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes And Exit. Turn on the screen. 94 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu. 3. You must use the arrow keys. ● To ...navigate and make selections. Open Computer Setup by keystroke: ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc. ● To view navigation information, press f1. ● To change the language, press f2. 2. NOTE: Some of the Computer ...
...exit Computer Setup without saving your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes And Exit. Turn on the screen. 94 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu. 3. You must use the arrow keys. ● To ...navigate and make selections. Open Computer Setup by keystroke: ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc. ● To view navigation information, press f1. ● To change the language, press f2. 2. NOTE: Some of the Computer ...
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... on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by turning on the...
... on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by turning on the...
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...optical drive (purchased separately) to 20 discs may have one set of recovery discs. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery ... keep them in Help and Support. Note the following backup and recovery solutions: ● Roxio BackOnTrack ● HP Recovery Manager NOTE: For detailed information, perform a search for the first time. The software allows the creation of...: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disk Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
...optical drive (purchased separately) to 20 discs may have one set of recovery discs. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery ... keep them in Help and Support. Note the following backup and recovery solutions: ● Roxio BackOnTrack ● HP Recovery Manager NOTE: For detailed information, perform a search for the first time. The software allows the creation of...: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disk Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...up: ● Create system restore points using them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information... system on the type of optical drive installed in your preferences. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up to discs, number each disc before inserting it ...
...up: ● Create system restore points using them to disc. ● Store personal files in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information... system on the type of optical drive installed in your preferences. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. Display the screen. 2. Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up to discs, number each disc before inserting it ...
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... Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE...
... Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE...
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... change your mind, you set of your system. Click System Restore. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. HP recommends that you are creating a system restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. You can recover only files... point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: ...
... change your mind, you set of your system. Click System Restore. 5. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. HP recommends that you are creating a system restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. You can recover only files... point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Click Create. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovering to your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: ...
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... Recovery Manager window. 3. Windows 7 111 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. Software not provided with this procedure. If the computer does not have a recovery partition, you will not be downloaded from the ...must be able to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with your computer includes a solid-...
... Recovery Manager window. 3. Windows 7 111 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. Software not provided with this procedure. If the computer does not have a recovery partition, you will not be downloaded from the ...must be able to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with your computer includes a solid-...
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...Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Then if the system fails, you have created and any software installed on the computer are unable to boot (start up) your important... installed at the factory. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is displayed on the screen. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
...Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Then if the system fails, you have created and any software installed on the computer are unable to boot (start up) your important... installed at the factory. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is displayed on the screen. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... indicator. Components Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad zone on the screen. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad.
... indicator. Components Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad zone on the screen. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad.
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... icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted ... network, such as a network in your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest...
... icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted ... network, such as a network in your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest...
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... TouchPad zone is active, the light is off The TouchPad is off. NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on the screen.
... TouchPad zone is active, the light is off The TouchPad is off. NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on the screen.
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...key (2). Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using the hotkey A hotkey is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display...speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. Turns the wireless feature on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Takes...
...key (2). Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using the hotkey A hotkey is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display...speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. Turns the wireless feature on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Takes...
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... shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that can deposit household debris on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and...
... shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that can deposit household debris on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and...
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... locate other preinstalled multimedia software. Multimedia software 35 Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. NOTE: For details about CyberLink PowerDVD 8 and other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want...
... locate other preinstalled multimedia software. Multimedia software 35 Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. NOTE: For details about CyberLink PowerDVD 8 and other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want...