Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... current backup. System restore points allow you may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your operating system and... software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your computer and...
... current backup. System restore points allow you may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your operating system and... software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up (boot) your computer and...
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... restore point. Using system restore points When you back up your information A system restore point allows you want to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You also can then recover back to that point if you...
... restore point. Using system restore points When you back up your information A system restore point allows you want to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. You also can then recover back to that point if you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery ...Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have been included with this computer must be ...
...you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery ...Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have been included with this computer must be ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... click Next. 4. Recovering 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 either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. Recovery...
... click Next. 4. Recovering 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 either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - You will not be able to it's factory condition. Recovery...
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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... for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (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). This feature...
... for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (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). This feature...
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You can then recover back to that point if 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 ...
You can then recover back to that point if 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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... you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ... can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you set up your computer. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: ...
... you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Back up . Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site ... can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the hard drive from the partition on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. If you set up your computer. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... boot order preferences. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from the current session, use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup...
... boot order preferences. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from the current session, use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―... Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and ...
... (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―... Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and ...
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... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power,... page on the screen to identify your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Make a ...
...the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power,... page on the screen to identify your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Make a ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer....vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS 3 Make a note of the path to the location on your...
... following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer....vary. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS 3 Make a note of the path to the location on your...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows ... you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating programs and drivers To ...
... to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Updating software The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows ... you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. You will be downloaded. NOTE: Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating programs and drivers To ...
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 (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 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 (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 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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... whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be handled with care. Handle a drive carefully; Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do ...not use x-rays instead of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. If you move the ...
... whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be handled with care. Handle a drive carefully; Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do ...not use x-rays instead of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. If you move the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Click Defragment now. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer to run more...the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk ...
... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Click Defragment now. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer to run more...the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more efficiently. Disk ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down on a flat ...surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. ...
... turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Shut down on a flat ...surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Close the cover (2). 9 Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. 10.
To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). Close the cover (2). 9 Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it to the left. 11. Disconnect the hard drive (2) by sliding it is fully seated. 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws (3). 4. 10.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.
Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6.