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 reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This 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). This feature ...
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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. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since...
...; 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. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since...
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...Manager. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you have not already ...: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform ...
...Manager. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you have not already ...: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. If you experience system failure or instability. Follow the on the hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... the menu display. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to...
... the menu display. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay ...Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options ...
... Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay ...Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options ...
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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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... reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the... the computer is running on the screen to download your selection to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: ...
... reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the... the computer is running on the screen to download your selection to enter Setup" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: ...
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... a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download... is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer to...
... a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download... is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer to...
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... find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and ... Computer. 5. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software NOTE: Make a note ...
... find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and ... Computer. 5. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software NOTE: Make a note ...
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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...magnetic fields. If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to temperature or humidity extremes. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Avoid exposing a drive to clear. Additional cautions are included with magnetic fields ...and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Handle a drive carefully; 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with...
...magnetic fields. If you move the computer while the optical drive is writing to temperature or humidity extremes. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Avoid exposing a drive to clear. Additional cautions are included with magnetic fields ...and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives Handle a drive carefully; 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... information. You may be prompted for your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files...
... information. You may be prompted for your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the power button. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the...
... the power button. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. 9. Close the cover (2). 9 Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place (2). 3. To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab up (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).
Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4. 9. Close the cover (2). 9 Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place (2). 3. To install a hard drive: 1. Pull the hard drive tab up (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).
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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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... 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 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 L LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical...
... 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 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 L LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical...
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. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. (5) Wireless light NOTE: To...
.... ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. (5) Wireless light NOTE: To...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Bottom components 11 Enable airflow to cool internal components.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Bottom components 11 Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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...15 battery bay, identifying 11 battery light, identifying 7 battery release latch, identifying 11 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 11, 15 hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 5 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 C camera, identifying 12 caps lock light, identifying 4 Certificate..., identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 display switch, identifying 12 drive light, identifying 7 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fn key, identifying 6 function keys, identifying 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 I internal display switch...
...15 battery bay, identifying 11 battery light, identifying 7 battery release latch, identifying 11 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 11, 15 hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 5 TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 C camera, identifying 12 caps lock light, identifying 4 Certificate..., identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 display switch, identifying 12 drive light, identifying 7 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fn key, identifying 6 function keys, identifying 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 7 I internal display switch...