Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The next time you open Recovery Manager,... you experience serious system failure or instability. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 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 you will need high...
... software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The next time you open Recovery Manager,... you experience serious system failure or instability. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. 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 you will need high...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your settings. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® ... the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use...
...alt+fn+prt sc. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your settings. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® ... the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of the computer. 3 Display the screen. 2. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to discs, use...
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... may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
... may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 4 Chapter 3 Backing up and create a backup. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
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... add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Select Start... Settings, select the disk 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.
... add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to your system. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using system restore points When you back up your mind, you can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Select Start... Settings, select the disk 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.
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... discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure ... from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set of recovery discs...
... discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure ... from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you set of recovery discs...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers...have a recovery partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. If the computer does not have a partition. Follow the on the...
...of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers...have a recovery partition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) 7 To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. If the computer does not have a partition. Follow the on the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... Passwords can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set . Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several...
.... Passwords can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set . Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...is displayed, press f10. 2. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
...is displayed, press f10. 2. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed... in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - When the Startup Menu is set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set ... by turning on or restarting the computer. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the...
or - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Use the arrow keys to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Set ... by turning on or restarting the computer. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to register additional fingerprints. 8. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. To register...
... fingerprint access to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 7 to register additional fingerprints. 8. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a fingerprint that corresponds to the finger you want to register additional fingerprints. To register...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., press f10. 1 The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key ...for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and ...
..., press f10. 1 The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key ...for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...running , begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Open the...press enter. 3. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Navigating and selecting in a list or to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection ...
...running , begin at step 2. 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Open the...press enter. 3. 2 Using the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the screen, press f10. - Navigating and selecting in a list or to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press... enter. 3. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select...
...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press... enter. 3. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. When the Main menu is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on your selection to download. 3. Determining...
... click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. When the Main menu is connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on your selection to download. 3. Determining...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that... contains the update. 4. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are ready to install...
...3. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that... contains the update. 4. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are ready to install...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs ... high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for...
Handle these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs ... high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions 5 Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c.... Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically....
... Restore feature, and periodically copy them to reset your settings. Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. Backup suggestions 5 Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c.... Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. b. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can reverse the restoration. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System ...System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your information Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you to your system. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. ...
...restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You also can reverse the restoration. The System Protection window opens. 6. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System ...System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Restore window opens. 5. Using system restore points When you back up your information Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you to your system. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon ...back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be...
...to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon ...back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...'s factory condition. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 3. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included... for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery You will not be able to recover using this procedure. On some models, you may not ...
...'s factory condition. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Click Advanced Options. 3. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery discs have been included... for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery You will not be able to recover using this procedure. On some models, you may not ...