Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... ◦ 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 ... enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the capacitive...
... ◦ 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 ... enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the capacitive...
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 ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start... > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a...
...1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start... > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... point allows you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
... point allows you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Back up .... Software not provided with your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can...
... recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Back up .... Software not provided with your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software.
.... Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your selection to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. You may need to download. 3. b. To... key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. When the Main menu is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support,...
...Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your selection to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. You may need to download. 3. b. To... key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. When the Main menu is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support,...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...downloaded. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that ...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer....
...downloaded. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that ...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. Open your country or region. 2. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and... then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the ...
... information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. Open your country or region. 2. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and... then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...or BD ...13 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 15 Managing power with a parked hard drive 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Refer to a disc. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to...
... writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. Refer to a disc. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts...disc (a rewritable version of the disc. After data is ideal for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to erase or write over data that cannot be erased or written over . Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An...
... include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts...disc (a rewritable version of the disc. After data is ideal for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to erase or write over data that cannot be erased or written over . Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An...
Drives - Windows Vista
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To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound ...in subfolders. 4. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. Refer to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car ...
To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound ...in subfolders. 4. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. Refer to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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For more information, refer to normal operation. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) A short time after the end...
For more information, refer to normal operation. 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) A short time after the end...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 2. Click OK. On the Icon in status, you need to -date status for the drive. NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show that the drive is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer turns on to show the most up-to enable the...
.... 2. Click OK. On the Icon in status, you need to -date status for the drive. NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show that the drive is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer turns on to show the most up-to enable the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... tab in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in... Power Options properties. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or...
... tab in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in... Power Options properties. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... - NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click OK. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to open the software and change the privileges...
... - NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click OK. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to open the software and change the privileges...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently.... To run more than an hour to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your hard drive at any time. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Disk ...
... computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently.... To run more than an hour to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your hard drive at any time. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Disk ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 19 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 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.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Cleanup 19 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 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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... connected to disconnect it from the system board. 20 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on a flat surface...
... connected to disconnect it from the system board. 20 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the hard drive cable to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on a flat surface...