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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With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your important ...
With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your important ...
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... or e-mails created since the last restore point. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have 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...
... or e-mails created since the last restore point. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have 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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... Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the... hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only ...
... Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Back up . HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the... hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you...installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or ...
... displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you...installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or ...
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... updates. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click the...to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the...
... updates. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. Double-click the...to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the...
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... earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen. At the download area,... are ready to install the software. 4. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive. 4 Updating software NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start...
... earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update. 7. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen. At the download area,... are ready to install the software. 4. You will be downloaded. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive. 4 Updating software NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... country or region. Holds a WLAN module (select models only). Holds the battery. 10 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine ...operation. Releases the optical drive from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Vents (6) (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Hard drive bay (4) Optical drive release latch (5) Memory module compartment (6) WLAN module compartment (7) Battery bay Description Enable...
... country or region. Holds a WLAN module (select models only). Holds the battery. 10 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine ...operation. Releases the optical drive from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Vents (6) (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Hard drive bay (4) Optical drive release latch (5) Memory module compartment (6) WLAN module compartment (7) Battery bay Description Enable...
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...Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is being accessed. 12 Chapter 2 Components Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low... battery level. Display lights Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is...
...Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is being accessed. 12 Chapter 2 Components Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low... battery level. Display lights Component (1) Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is...
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... markings of some of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this...
... markings of some of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. You may need this...
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... bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 12 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 16 bays battery 10, 17 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 17 buttons DVD 13 Media 13 Mobility Center 13 next/fast forward 8, 14 play/pause 8, 14 previous...identifying 8 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 8 F fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fn key, identifying 4 function keys, identifying 4 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 headphone (audio-out) S/PDIF jack 5 hinge, convertible 11 I infrared lens, identifying internal display ...
... bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 12 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 16 bays battery 10, 17 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 17 buttons DVD 13 Media 13 Mobility Center 13 next/fast forward 8, 14 play/pause 8, 14 previous...identifying 8 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 8 F fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fn key, identifying 4 function keys, identifying 4 H hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 headphone (audio-out) S/PDIF jack 5 hinge, convertible 11 I infrared lens, identifying internal display ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... turn on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the...
... turn on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the...
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... the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. When the battery is discharged, the battery light...
... the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will discharge faster while you are using the computer, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. When the battery is discharged, the battery light...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...4 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...7 Copying a CD or... DVD region settings ...13 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ...4 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...7 Copying a CD or... DVD region settings ...13 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Devices with removable storage will be listed, along with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. You may be listed. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. The installed hard drives will also be prompted for your computer.
Devices with removable storage will be listed, along with the total capacity and space available on the computer, select Start > Computer. You may be listed. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on each drive. The installed hard drives will also be prompted for your computer.
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Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive Creator Basic reads the source disc and copies the data to copy into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you want to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
Insert the disc you created ejects automatically. 8 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive Creator Basic reads the source disc and copies the data to copy into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you want to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2.
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...use software such as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. To burn ... programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, it cannot be changed . Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Refer to the software Help file or user guide for burning audio files because after the information is usually best for more specific instructions.
...use software such as Windows Media Player or Cyberlink Power2Go to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. To burn ... programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, it cannot be changed . Insert a blank CD or DVD into a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Refer to the software Help file or user guide for burning audio files because after the information is usually best for more specific instructions.
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...Defragmenter is easy to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer. After you do not need access to complete. You may set it to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run ...to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. You may take more information. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently...
...Defragmenter is easy to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer. After you do not need access to complete. You may set it to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run ...to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. You may take more information. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently...
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Using Disk Cleanup 15 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 15 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.
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...loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in...Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 16 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Shut down the computer ...
...loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in...Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 16 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Shut down the computer ...