HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic... test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises...
... Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic... test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...memory modules. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help... for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery...
...memory modules. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help... for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to create a new network connection. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Connecting to a wired network A LAN connection uses a network cable, which is made, mouse-over the... Connecting to a wired network 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is on . Select Set up a personal area network...
... to create a new network connection. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Connecting to a wired network A LAN connection uses a network cable, which is made, mouse-over the... Connecting to a wired network 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is on . Select Set up a personal area network...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and helps you use more energy. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected ...Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or shut down on battery power. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
... and helps you use more energy. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected ...Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or shut down on battery power. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. do not expose it to high temperatures for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery...-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is 38 Chapter 6 Managing power To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery...
.... ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. do not expose it to high temperatures for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery...-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is 38 Chapter 6 Managing power To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is lost when the computer ...shuts down (turning off the display and computer. Shutting down . From the Start screen, point to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system...
... to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is lost when the computer ...shuts down (turning off the display and computer. Shutting down . From the Start screen, point to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... belts and similar security devices that must be handled with your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on page 48 for traveling with care. Security devices with...9679; If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ●...
... belts and similar security devices that must be handled with your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on page 48 for traveling with care. Security devices with...9679; If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 8 Maintaining your work area. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. ... devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on -screen instructions. Save your computer's performance. The computer has two memory module slots.
... 8 Maintaining your work area. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. ... devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on -screen instructions. Save your computer's performance. The computer has two memory module slots.
User Guide - Windows 8
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...such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System ...Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced....
...such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System ...Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced....
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 66 Chapter 11 Backing up the computer. For more . Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can take up to continue. choose to reset the computer by default, so you must be required. ●... restoring, and recovering NOTE: File History is a software program that will finish burning the current DVD. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. HP Recovery media can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your computer must use an external optical drive...
... 66 Chapter 11 Backing up the computer. For more . Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can take up to continue. choose to reset the computer by default, so you must be required. ●... restoring, and recovering NOTE: File History is a software program that will finish burning the current DVD. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. HP Recovery media can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your computer must use an external optical drive...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...replacement drive. This option does not require backing up data to be available for using a minimized image, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen...without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your ...
...replacement drive. This option does not require backing up data to be available for using a minimized image, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen...without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 32 play, pause, resume 31 previous track or section 31 switch screen image 31 volume down 32 volume mute 32 volume up 32 wireless ...back up personal files 66 backing up software and information 60 backups 65 battery conserving power 37 disposing 38 replacing 38 resolving a low battery level 38 storing 38 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 37 battery... determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 14, 17 Bluetooth label 13 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 70 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 TouchPad on/off 8...
... 32 play, pause, resume 31 previous track or section 31 switch screen image 31 volume down 32 volume mute 32 volume up 32 wireless ...back up personal files 66 backing up software and information 60 backups 65 battery conserving power 37 disposing 38 replacing 38 resolving a low battery level 38 storing 38 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 37 battery... determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 14, 17 Bluetooth label 13 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 70 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 TouchPad on/off 8...
HP 2000 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ58 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... during a Windows update and during other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). Then it on. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can be set of a hard drive. ● Only one set to regularly and ...you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that you can be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of HP Recovery media can restore the files that was installed at the factory. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re...
... during a Windows update and during other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). Then it on. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can be set of a hard drive. ● Only one set to regularly and ...you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that you can be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of HP Recovery media can restore the files that was installed at the factory. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re...
HP 2000 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ58 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 112. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you need to restore your situation and level of ...system maintenance events. For more information and steps for recovering your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the system without the requirements of expertise: ● If you need ...
... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 112. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you need to restore your situation and level of ...system maintenance events. For more information and steps for recovering your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to recover the system without the requirements of expertise: ● If you need ...