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... provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis... to help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that...
... provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis... to help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that...
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... the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. The System Restore window...
... the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. The System Restore window...
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Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as... instructions. Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you have a recovery partition. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You ...
Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as... instructions. Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If you have a recovery partition. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You ...
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... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed...
... restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs have been included for recovery" message is displayed...
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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... it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up...
... it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up...
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... then recover back to that point if you have to reset your preferences. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
... then recover back to that point if you have to reset your preferences. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
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... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5
... that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical... the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery 5
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 ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
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... to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for more information. 1 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such ...as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. You may be assigned the next available drive letter. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E.
... to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for more information. 1 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such ...as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. You may be assigned the next available drive letter. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E.
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...other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is... wands. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating...
...other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is... wands. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating...
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... Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. 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 Windows online... Help for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Refer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ...
... Defragment now. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. 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 Windows online... Help for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Refer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ...
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...the number 2 on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is off or in this chapter. Unplug the power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in...the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). Save your computer is equipped with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is marked with the number 1....
...the number 2 on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is off or in this chapter. Unplug the power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in...the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). Save your computer is equipped with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is marked with the number 1....
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With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
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Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
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... power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 12 Index Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive;
... power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 12 Index Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive;
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the...
... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the...
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... on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―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. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run ...
... on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―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. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run ...
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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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...During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, ...exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter...
...During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, ...exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter...