HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...5 Go to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Advanced Diagnostics - Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Download and install any time.../country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product Software & Drivers download page to a USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when ...
...5 Go to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Advanced Diagnostics - Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Download and install any time.../country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product Software & Drivers download page to a USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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Connecting a USB device 25 Removing a USB device ...26 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 27 Using optical drives ...28 Inserting an optical disc ...28 Tray-load ...28 Slot-load ...29 Removing ... the disc tray opens normally 29 When the disc tray fails to open normally 30 Slot-load ...31 7 Maintaining your computer ...32 Updating programs and drivers ...32 Cleaning your computer ...32 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 32 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 Traveling with or shipping your computer 33...
Connecting a USB device 25 Removing a USB device ...26 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 27 Using optical drives ...28 Inserting an optical disc ...28 Tray-load ...28 Slot-load ...29 Removing ... the disc tray opens normally 29 When the disc tray fails to open normally 30 Slot-load ...31 7 Maintaining your computer ...32 Updating programs and drivers ...32 Cleaning your computer ...32 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 32 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 Traveling with or shipping your computer 33...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...ports, are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Using a USB device Most computers have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer ...port to purchase devices that are compatible with software that must be installed. Some computers also have their own power source. Using a USB device 25 Some devices use minimal force...
...ports, are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Using a USB device Most computers have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer ...port to purchase devices that are compatible with software that must be installed. Some computers also have their own power source. Using a USB device 25 Some devices use minimal force...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...any software installed on your most models, you may need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. You can also create a restore image on a USB storage device. All files you trust, because these recovery DVDs are needed at the far right of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs ...(DVDR or DVD+R). HP recommends using a DVD±RW optical drive. The program states how many discs are so important. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on the computer are permanently removed. 10 Backing up , restoring...
...any software installed on your most models, you may need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. You can also create a restore image on a USB storage device. All files you trust, because these recovery DVDs are needed at the far right of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs ...(DVDR or DVD+R). HP recommends using a DVD±RW optical drive. The program states how many discs are so important. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on the computer are permanently removed. 10 Backing up , restoring...
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... is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Hibernation is in Hibernation. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page. 2 External...
... is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of power. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Hibernation is in Hibernation. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page. 2 External...
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The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Hard drive c. When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you need to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostic...
The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Hard drive c. When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you need to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostic...
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...the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that offers a way to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or...operating system and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create system restore points and create backups of the...
...the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that offers a way to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or...operating system and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create system restore points and create backups of the...
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...problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can also find contact information from the HP website. From the Start screen, ... be prompted to reset your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub. ● Be sure that best matches your situation and level of the ...
...problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can also find contact information from the HP website. From the Start screen, ... be prompted to reset your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub. ● Be sure that best matches your situation and level of the ...
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... recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 126. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically ...provide backups of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●...
... recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 126. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically ...provide backups of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●...
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Recovering using the recovery media 1. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on page 131. 3. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - If the recovery ...optical drive on your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. Click System Recovery in the window. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from the boot options window. Access...
Recovering using the recovery media 1. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on page 131. 3. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - If the recovery ...optical drive on your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. Click System Recovery in the window. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from the boot options window. Access...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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Updating programs and drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 ...software ...65 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing critical security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and ... BIOS ...68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 70 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...71 Creating recovery media...
Updating programs and drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 ...software ...65 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing critical security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and ... BIOS ...68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 70 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...71 Creating recovery media...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... more information, see More HP resources on page 2). USB 2.0 ports (2) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive eject button (select models only) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to resume quickly from inactivity. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product...
... more information, see More HP resources on page 2). USB 2.0 ports (2) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive eject button (select models only) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to resume quickly from inactivity. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... external VGA monitor or projector. 26 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Also connects an optional headset microphone. Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 2). NOTE: Be... instructions to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information.
... external VGA monitor or projector. 26 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Also connects an optional headset microphone. Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 2). NOTE: Be... instructions to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information.
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Records video and captures photographs. From the Start screen... Camera from the list of applications. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Produce sound. Multimedia features 27 Record sound. NOTE... (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Webcam light Webcam Internal microphone Optical drive (select models only) USB 2.0 ports (2) Speakers (2) Description On: The webcam is in use. Some models allow you to the Help...
...reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Records video and captures photographs. From the Start screen... Camera from the list of applications. Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Produce sound. Multimedia features 27 Record sound. NOTE... (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Webcam light Webcam Internal microphone Optical drive (select models only) USB 2.0 ports (2) Speakers (2) Description On: The webcam is in use. Some models allow you to the Help...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...order: a. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. When the diagnostic...the text box, and then click Go. 4. Hard drive c. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. b. or - To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - BIOS 2. Click Download, and then select Run. 70 ...
...order: a. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. When the diagnostic...the text box, and then click Go. 4. Hard drive c. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. b. or - To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - BIOS 2. Click Download, and then select Run. 70 ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ●...computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. This step...
...Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ●...computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. This step...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... you start HP Recovery Manager, you need to a USB port on -screen instructions. Go to an hour or more information and steps, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications...
... you start HP Recovery Manager, you need to a USB port on -screen instructions. Go to an hour or more information and steps, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... a recovery USB flash drive. Using HP Recovery media, you can also find contact information from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software,... but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. Then it reinstalls the operating system and...
... a recovery USB flash drive. Using HP Recovery media, you can also find contact information from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software,... but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. Then it reinstalls the operating system and...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...USB device ...45 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...46 Connecting a powered USB device 46 Inserting and removing a memory card 47 8 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers...software ...58 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows security updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 59 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications ...
...USB device ...45 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...46 Connecting a powered USB device 46 Inserting and removing a memory card 47 8 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers...software ...58 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows security updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 59 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...and access information. Using a USB device 45 Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your personal files. Be sure to know your computer on page 19. Some devices come with your phone or camera. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer... port to a network on page 3 for all of your computer's software, operating system, as well as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a memory card to connect the device. Your computer has more than one USB port, because...
...and access information. Using a USB device 45 Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your personal files. Be sure to know your computer on page 19. Some devices come with your phone or camera. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer... port to a network on page 3 for all of your computer's software, operating system, as well as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a memory card to connect the device. Your computer has more than one USB port, because...