Warranty and Support Guide
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... programs or hardware drivers. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from the CDs or DVDs. Before you uninstall a program, be used for data storage. Or check that contains a copy of programs opens. To...
... programs or hardware drivers. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is there. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from the CDs or DVDs. Before you uninstall a program, be used for data storage. Or check that contains a copy of programs opens. To...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...+R Dual-Layer Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of recovery discs for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set of your discs may be prompted to insert a new blank disc to make extra space available on the keyboard during disc verification. System Recovery Options You should attempt system recovery in the following order: 1 Through...
...+R Dual-Layer Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of recovery discs for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the Recovery discs in the recovery disc set of your discs may be prompted to insert a new blank disc to make extra space available on the keyboard during disc verification. System Recovery Options You should attempt system recovery in the following order: 1 Through...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...restart the computer. 12 Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all recovery discs from the disc slot. When you want to insert a recovery disc. CAUTION: All data on page 15. Otherwise, click the Recover without backing up your files, and you ... that you want to back up your files first button. If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the computer. 6 A window may...
...restart the computer. 12 Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer turns off the computer, reconnect all recovery discs from the disc slot. When you want to insert a recovery disc. CAUTION: All data on page 15. Otherwise, click the Recover without backing up your files, and you ... that you want to back up your files first button. If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the computer. 6 A window may...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These...
... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Refer to store the system recovery discs with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... out of the front of the chassis. (The latch drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in data loss. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which... sure you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Removing and Replacing Drives Your computer has several drives that you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files.
... out of the front of the chassis. (The latch drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in data loss. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which... sure you remove the hard disk drive, back up your computer. Removing and Replacing Drives Your computer has several drives that you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. This allows easy access ...
NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. This allows easy access ...
Getting Started
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started
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NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting ...the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with your device. It is a good idea to -find, safe location. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras...
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting ...the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with your device. It is a good idea to -find, safe location. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started Guide
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...the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some ...peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model)
...the computer. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: Some ...peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model)
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the computer to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that came with the operating system. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second...on page 7 for the optical drive to work with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on the hard disk ...
... 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the computer to do so will result in the chassis.) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that came with the operating system. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, make sure you have a second...on page 7 for the optical drive to work with the operating system. After replacing the hard disk drive, you must run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD. The hard disk drive is compatible with your personal files on the hard disk ...
PC Troubleshooting
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Creating Data Backup Discs You can use software that you want to ease the recovery of important information on your PC should use the CD or DVD burning software included on your hard disk drive by placing a check mark...the /): cleanmgr /sageset:100 2 Select the types of files that includes write verification functionality. You can run automatically. Disk Cleanup may need to create backup discs of important information including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, ...
Creating Data Backup Discs You can use software that you want to ease the recovery of important information on your PC should use the CD or DVD burning software included on your hard disk drive by placing a check mark...the /): cleanmgr /sageset:100 2 Select the types of files that includes write verification functionality. You can run automatically. Disk Cleanup may need to create backup discs of important information including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, ...
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing Programs That Automatically Run at Startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing Programs That Automatically Run at Startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Troubleshooting
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... ensure it is an exact copy. To remove a file, select it to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that includes write verification functionality (CyberLink Power2Go software does). To remove all files, click the Delete all Folders icon . A... 24. Also, use software that you created. NOTE: Use DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to view your system recovery discs. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your folders. 4 Highlight the files or folders you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to move...
... ensure it is an exact copy. To remove a file, select it to its original factory settings by using the system recovery discs that includes write verification functionality (CyberLink Power2Go software does). To remove all files, click the Delete all Folders icon . A... 24. Also, use software that you created. NOTE: Use DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to view your system recovery discs. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your folders. 4 Highlight the files or folders you may need to manually enable this feature (refer to move...
Troubleshooting
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...methods of repairing your computer, you create can run a system recovery as a last resort to create a set of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on your system recovery discs. Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer must reinstall any software that you...at the Welcome screen. 4 Choose the program you want to create recovery discs. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide System Recovery After you have a DVD writer. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a set of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for...
...methods of repairing your computer, you create can run a system recovery as a last resort to create a set of recovery discs from a recovery image stored on your system recovery discs. Run the system recovery from the recovery image stored on your computer must reinstall any software that you...at the Welcome screen. 4 Choose the program you want to create recovery discs. 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide System Recovery After you have a DVD writer. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a set of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for...
Troubleshooting
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... up, to a removable disc, any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The verification standard for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it (for the recovery disc creation process is...
... up, to a removable disc, any time. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model (typically 1-3 DVD discs). The verification standard for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the recovery disc set . NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it (for the recovery disc creation process is...
Troubleshooting
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... original factory condition, and then click Next. CAUTION: All data on page 27. When you are done, remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until you see...If Windows Vista is not responding, but the computer is not backed up. 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8 Complete the...
... original factory condition, and then click Next. CAUTION: All data on page 27. When you are done, remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you created as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until you see...If Windows Vista is not responding, but the computer is not backed up. 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8 Complete the...
Troubleshooting
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... display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all recovery discs from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall those... Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 11 When the Recovery Manager is finished, remove all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press...
... display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off . 4 Disconnect all recovery discs from HP: a Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. c Click Install Updates. 6 Restart your computer, and also any software programs, reinstall those... Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 8 If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so. 11 When the Recovery Manager is finished, remove all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press...