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... (boot) your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start...
... (boot) your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start...
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... the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. All these discs are required. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if...
... the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. All these discs are required. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if...
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... up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to...
... up this folder periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Backup suggestions 5 Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to...
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for...
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.... 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Software not...
.... 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Software not...
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... the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes...
... the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. This restores the computer to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. On some models, you may not have a partition. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes...
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... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: November 2008 Document Part Number: 505965-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark...
... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: November 2008 Document Part Number: 505965-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark...
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You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1 You may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information. 1 You may be prompted for your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
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... or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like...
... or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 2 Chapter 2 Components 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like...
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...: The volume scroll zone is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is turned off...
...: The volume scroll zone is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is turned off...
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... volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. (8) Num lock light (9) Wireless light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on the power button is visible only when the computer is open . The light on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are off , press the button to turn on...
... volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. (8) Num lock light (9) Wireless light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on the power button is visible only when the computer is open . The light on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are off , press the button to turn on...
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... the user guides located in Help and Support. Refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. To learn more information. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (5) Volume scroll zone (6) Previous/rewind button Adjusts speaker volume. Keys NOTE: Your computer may be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. (11) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Help and Support for more about changing factory settings, refer to increase volume. ●...
... the user guides located in Help and Support. Refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. To learn more information. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (5) Volume scroll zone (6) Previous/rewind button Adjusts speaker volume. Keys NOTE: Your computer may be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. (11) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Help and Support for more about changing factory settings, refer to increase volume. ●...
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... Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Display NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 6 Chapter 2 Components Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys...
... Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Display NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 6 Chapter 2 Components Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys...
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Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models only). Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 8 Chapter 2 Components Front components Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ●...
Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models only). Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 8 Chapter 2 Components Front components Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ●...
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Component (1) SmartBay (2) USB ports (2) (3) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Power connector Description Supports an optical drive or hard drive. Rear component 9 Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts...
Component (1) SmartBay (2) USB ports (2) (3) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Power connector Description Supports an optical drive or hard drive. Rear component 9 Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts...
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... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. 10 Chapter 2 Components On: A digital card is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) Digital Media Slot light (8) Digital Media Slot (9) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device or optional expansion...
... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. 10 Chapter 2 Components On: A digital card is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) Digital Media Slot light (8) Digital Media Slot (9) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device or optional expansion...
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... operation. Contains the 2 memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Hard drive and WLAN module compartment (2) SmartBay release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Mini Card compartment (5) Battery release latch (6) SIM slot (select models only) (7) Battery bay (8) Vents (3) Description Holds the hard drive and the wireless LAN (WLAN) module. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support...
... operation. Contains the 2 memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Hard drive and WLAN module compartment (2) SmartBay release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Mini Card compartment (5) Battery release latch (6) SIM slot (select models only) (7) Battery bay (8) Vents (3) Description Holds the hard drive and the wireless LAN (WLAN) module. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support...
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... important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. The part number helps a service technician...
... important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. The part number helps a service technician...
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...6 function keys, identifying 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 11 HDMI port, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jacks 8 HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label 15 I infrared lens, identifying 8 integrated webcam light, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 7 internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 RJ-11 (modem) 9 RJ-45 (network 10 TV antenna/cable 9 K keypad keys, identifying 6 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth...
...6 function keys, identifying 6 H hard drive bay, identifying 11 HDMI port, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jacks 8 HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label 15 I infrared lens, identifying 8 integrated webcam light, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 7 internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 RJ-11 (modem) 9 RJ-45 (network 10 TV antenna/cable 9 K keypad keys, identifying 6 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth...
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... 11 lights battery 3, 8 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 3, 8 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 power 3, 8 TouchPad 2 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 4 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 MediaSmart button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 11 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Mini Card compartment, identifying 11 modem approval label 14 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating...
... 11 lights battery 3, 8 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 3, 8 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 power 3, 8 TouchPad 2 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 4 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 MediaSmart button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 11 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Mini Card compartment, identifying 11 modem approval label 14 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating...
