Warranty and Support Guide
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... A list of the original factory-shipped software. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image stored on your computer, and then click Next. 3 Click Next at the Welcome screen. Run... is in the computer accessory box, and software programs you have a way to continue with your hard disk drive. Recovery Discs - Check that you create from a set of repairing your hard disk drive, see the next section. 12 Software Program...
... A list of the original factory-shipped software. NOTE: Do not skip this last step. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To create recovery discs, see "Starting system recovery from a recovery image stored on your computer, and then click Next. 3 Click Next at the Welcome screen. Run... is in the computer accessory box, and software programs you have a way to continue with your hard disk drive. Recovery Discs - Check that you create from a set of repairing your hard disk drive, see the next section. 12 Software Program...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... on your hard disk drive. Disk Drive DVD DVD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type DVD-R, DVD+R DVD+R Dual-Layer Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of recovery discs for your computer. System Recovery Options You should attempt system recovery in the following procedures to reinstall the software from the...
... on your hard disk drive. Disk Drive DVD DVD No CD or DVD drive Disc Type DVD-R, DVD+R DVD+R Dual-Layer Number of Required Blank Discs 1-3 discs 1-2 discs Contact HP Support The process takes some of recovery discs for your computer. System Recovery Options You should attempt system recovery in the following procedures to reinstall the software from the...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is working, create a backup CD or DVD containing all the data files you are prompted to insert the ... back up your files, and you have backed up to keep . If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for approximately 5 seconds, or until the computer turns off. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page...
...Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is working, create a backup CD or DVD containing all the data files you are prompted to insert the ... back up your files, and you have backed up to keep . If necessary, press and hold the On button for performing a system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for approximately 5 seconds, or until the computer turns off. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on page...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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If you can replace or upgrade. Use the recovery discs to do so will result in a properly sealed antistatic...lift the tab on the Pocket Media Drive cage. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is preloaded with an optional latch. The hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that...requirements before removing and replacing the component: CAUTION: Before you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on page 5. ...
If you can replace or upgrade. Use the recovery discs to do so will result in a properly sealed antistatic...lift the tab on the Pocket Media Drive cage. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is preloaded with an optional latch. The hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that...requirements before removing and replacing the component: CAUTION: Before you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Complete the "Opening the Computer" procedures on page 2. 2 If your personal files on page 5. ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... close the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Use the recovery discs to replace the computer cover and close the wire latch. 7 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive (PMD), insert the Pocket Media Drive...
... close the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Use the recovery discs to replace the computer cover and close the wire latch. 7 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive (PMD), insert the Pocket Media Drive...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... documentation that came with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. It is... a good idea to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices ...
... documentation that came with your device. This allows easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. It is... a good idea to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports... 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) ...
...NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports... 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the documentation. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) ...
Getting Started
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started
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...computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. NOTE:... are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting Other ...
...computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. NOTE:... are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Refer to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Connecting Other ...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
... computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting...
Getting Started Guide
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...include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: You ... with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model)
...include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. NOTE: You ... with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. This allows easy access to store the system recovery discs with your device. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model)
Getting Started Guide
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... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...
... the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 4 Connecting Other Devices 6 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 6 Adjusting the Monitor 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 7 Setting Up a Local Area Network...
Getting Started Guide
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...readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer to... the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the ...
...readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with your device. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 6 Getting Started (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Refer to... the documentation that came with the computer. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the computer. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the ...
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing Programs That Automatically Run at Startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 2 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing Programs That Automatically Run at Startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup ... Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from the hard disk drive 25 Starting system recovery from recovery discs 26 Table of Contents iii
Troubleshooting
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... use software that you created. NOTE: Use DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to create your files and verify content was copied over. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your computer if problems arise in the future. Maintenance 1 Register now or later. 2 ... DVD Suite. refer to Help and Support for example, CyberLink Power2Go) to create backup discs of important information, including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. Creating System Recovery Discs This is an exact copy. You can restore it is a one way to back ...
... use software that you created. NOTE: Use DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, or DVD-R DL discs to create your files and verify content was copied over. Before creating system recovery discs, read "System Recovery" on your computer if problems arise in the future. Maintenance 1 Register now or later. 2 ... DVD Suite. refer to Help and Support for example, CyberLink Power2Go) to create backup discs of important information, including personal files, e-mail messages, and Web site bookmarks. Creating System Recovery Discs This is an exact copy. You can restore it is a one way to back ...
Troubleshooting
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... tried the previously mentioned methods of the following methods to create a set of the hard disk drive that came with the uninstall process. Choosing Recovery Discs To create recovery discs, your computer must reinstall any software that were originally installed on your computer at the factory. NOTE: Do not skip this section to perform...
... tried the previously mentioned methods of the following methods to create a set of the hard disk drive that came with the uninstall process. Choosing Recovery Discs To create recovery discs, your computer must reinstall any software that were originally installed on your computer at the factory. NOTE: Do not skip this section to perform...
Troubleshooting
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It is normal that some time to verify that prompts you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you to insert a recovery disc. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click...
It is normal that some time to verify that prompts you have backed up, to a removable disc, any time. The Recovery Disc Creator program tells you to insert a recovery disc. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer to its original factory condition, and then click...
Troubleshooting
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... done, remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you created as you created or installed after purchase. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the drive tray. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is...will be deleted. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide System recovery begins. System recovery at system startup If Windows Vista is not responding, but the ...
... done, remove the backup disc from the recovery discs you created as you created or installed after purchase. Starting system recovery from recovery discs This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the drive tray. To perform a system recovery using recovery discs: 1 If the computer is...will be deleted. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 26 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide System recovery begins. System recovery at system startup If Windows Vista is not responding, but the ...