Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● ...important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have...
...changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● ...important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you may not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you ...
Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you want to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you ...
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...the recovery discs 7 Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up. Recovery Manager works from recovery...the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. Use these features, try them before using...on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software not provided with your operating... have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities...
...the recovery discs 7 Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up. Recovery Manager works from recovery...the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. Use these features, try them before using...on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software not provided with your operating... have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities...
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... discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software.
... discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Follow the on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software.
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
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software 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).
... restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software 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).
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in time. Backing up your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. The screen shot can then recover back to that point if you have... saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
... system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in time. Backing up your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. The screen shot can then recover back to that point if you have... saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at... the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager.
...from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. HP recommends that was preinstalled at... the factory. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are ...
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are ...
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...self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select Language Support... Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state.
...self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select Language Support... Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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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...Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to know the version...downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update ...
...Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to know the version...downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that are ...administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your...
...folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that are ...administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you connect your...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to find the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software...a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open ...
...: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to find the software you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software...a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Access the page on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open ...
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 ...4 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 6 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 ...4 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 6 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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... other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure that check carry-on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Do not type on...
... other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure that check carry-on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Do not type on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Click Defragment... Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently.
... Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Click Defragment... Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. With the hard drive bay toward you are ...turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Save your work. 2. ...
... computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. With the hard drive bay toward you are ...turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Save your work. 2. ...
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Pull the hard drive tab up (2), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. Insert the hard drive into place (1). 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (2). 4. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1) 10. To install a hard drive: 1. 9. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 9 Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2.
Pull the hard drive tab up (2), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. Insert the hard drive into place (1). 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (2). 4. Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1) 10. To install a hard drive: 1. 9. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 9 Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into the hard drive bay. 2.
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6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive