Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the... HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Create these ...
... use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the... HP Web site. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Create these ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders...● Create system restore points using them to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you...
... copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to reset your preferences. Display the screen. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders...● Create system restore points using them to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. 3 Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create...
... of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... You also can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created ...since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Click the System...
... You also can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created ...since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Click the System...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability...
...your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive...from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... procedure. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. If the computer does not have a recovery... System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Use these steps: 1. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Follow the on the...
... procedure. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a partition. If the computer does not have a recovery... System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Use these steps: 1. Then, press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. Follow the on the...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set . You can be set ...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set . You can be set ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... 3. After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.
.... 3. After this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password is not displayed as it must be entered each time you must restart the computer... Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, ... to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. 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 f10. 2. To save your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Setting passwords in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, ... to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. 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 f10. 2. To save your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... steps 1 through 8 for each time you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a Windows password. The...
... steps 1 through 8 for each time you use the fingerprint reader. 7. The "Registration Complete" page opens. 9. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a Windows password. The...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not working. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not working. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and... reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Use the... enter. 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. - or - Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3.
...displayed, press f10. 2. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Use the... enter. 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. - or - Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. ... system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open , begin at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security,...
... 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. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. ... system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open , begin at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security,...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery...
... and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on battery...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update...consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating the BIOS 3 The BIOS installation begins. 5....
You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that contains the update...consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating the BIOS 3 The BIOS installation begins. 5....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest... Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
... WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest... Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
Drives - Windows 7
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... to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If you move...
... to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If you move...
Drives - Windows 7
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Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of the screen. The write process is writing to a disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to the destination disc. ...
Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of the screen. The write process is writing to a disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to the destination disc. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run more efficiently. To run more efficiently. You may be prompted for...
... the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run more efficiently. To run more efficiently. You may be prompted for...
Drives - Windows 7
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... electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc. A disc does not play automatically 1. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this setting is clean. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button...
... electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc. A disc does not play automatically 1. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this setting is clean. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button...