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Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance ...
Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance ...
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...receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be traced to the system board. A hard drive that extends from the hard... in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Symptoms may need adjustment. Typically, these . These software issues include (but are exposed to...
...receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be traced to the system board. A hard drive that extends from the hard... in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Symptoms may need adjustment. Typically, these . These software issues include (but are exposed to...
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... management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. As a result, movement of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For information about using external...hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. eight times larger than current drive technology. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows...
... management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. As a result, movement of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For information about using external...hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. eight times larger than current drive technology. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows...
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...hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/...with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US...
...hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/...with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US...
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...Devices, Inc. and other countries. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or for a refund subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. .... Bluetooth is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for requesting a full refund of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2011 ...
...Devices, Inc. and other countries. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or for a refund subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. .... Bluetooth is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for requesting a full refund of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2011 ...
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... partition (select models only 46 Restoring using the recovery media 46 Changing the computer boot order 47 Backing up and recovering your information 47 Using Windows Backup and Restore 48 Using Windows system restore points 48 viii
... partition (select models only 46 Restoring using the recovery media 46 Changing the computer boot order 47 Backing up and recovering your information 47 Using Windows Backup and Restore 48 Using Windows system restore points 48 viii
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To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Top 13 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to exit Hibernation. Mutes or restores...
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Top 13 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to exit Hibernation. Mutes or restores...
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... key. Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the b key, Beats Audio is...
... key. Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the b key, Beats Audio is...
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...If you are prompted within the wizard. (The list of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information about wireless technology and connecting to...existing account: ● ISP-provided icons (available in some locations)-These icons may be displayed individually on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to enable the firewall. The ...
...If you are prompted within the wizard. (The list of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information about wireless technology and connecting to...existing account: ● ISP-provided icons (available in some locations)-These icons may be displayed individually on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to enable the firewall. The ...
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NOTE: It is recommended that you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on -screen instructions. To use the Windows tools to the router by your router manufacturer or your wireless network. Then follow the on security features to protect your new wireless computer to ... the computer successfully connects to help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Internet, you set up a WLAN, see the...
NOTE: It is recommended that you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on -screen instructions. To use the Windows tools to the router by your router manufacturer or your wireless network. Then follow the on security features to protect your new wireless computer to ... the computer successfully connects to help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Internet, you set up a WLAN, see the...
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... Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are included in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Using standard settings, you press the fn key and one of the keyboard. Using the keyboard 25 You can...action key feature and revert back to standard settings. Icon Key f1 f2 Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to support specialists. f3 Increases the screen brightness level. Decreases ...
... Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are included in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Using standard settings, you press the fn key and one of the keyboard. Using the keyboard 25 You can...action key feature and revert back to standard settings. Icon Key f1 f2 Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to support specialists. f3 Increases the screen brightness level. Decreases ...
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Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices 27 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices 27 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers.
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... was installed at the factory. To check for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Software not provided with this computer must use the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need to restore your system for some other reason than hard drive failure, you can use a set of ... partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you must be reinstalled manually.
... was installed at the factory. To check for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Software not provided with this computer must use the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need to restore your system for some other reason than hard drive failure, you can use a set of ... partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you must be reinstalled manually.
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... is displayed on the screen. 2. Follow the on page 47 3. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. For details, see Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Select the optical drive or the flash drive.... 5. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to back up . Restoring using HP Recovery Manager. ● HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was installed at the ...
... is displayed on the screen. 2. Follow the on page 47 3. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. For details, see Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Select the optical drive or the flash drive.... 5. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to back up . Restoring using HP Recovery Manager. ● HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was installed at the ...
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... of your preferences. Restart the computer. 3. In order to create backups on a regular basis. For more information about using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to back up your files and keep any major system components fail. Select Internal ...a recovery before you add or modify hardware or software Guidelines: ● Create system restore points using system restore points, see Using Windows system restore points on how recent your information 47 The screen shot can back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer ...
... of your preferences. Restart the computer. 3. In order to create backups on a regular basis. For more information about using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to back up your files and keep any major system components fail. Select Internal ...a recovery before you add or modify hardware or software Guidelines: ● Create system restore points using system restore points, see Using Windows system restore points on how recent your information 47 The screen shot can back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer ...
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... you add or modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the computer is functioning optimally 48 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that point if you to provide increased protection for tasks such as installing software, running...entire screen, press prt sc. 3. For more information, see Help and Support. Depending on -screen instructions to the document. 4. Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you want to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created...
... you add or modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the computer is functioning optimally 48 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that point if you to provide increased protection for tasks such as installing software, running...entire screen, press prt sc. 3. For more information, see Help and Support. Depending on -screen instructions to the document. 4. Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you want to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created...
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... the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which...
... the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which...
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...using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 8 AMD Eyefinity 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 ... caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
...using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 8 AMD Eyefinity 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 ... caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
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...23 single large surface 8 slots Digital Media Slot 16 security cable 16 speaker, top, identifying 13 speakers, front, identifying 15 subwoofer, identifying 20 supported discs 45 system recovery performing 45 using recovery discs 46 using the dedicated recovery partition 46 system... system restore 48 V vents, identifying 20 volume dial, identifying 2, 16 W webcam light, identifying 19 webcam, identifying 19 Windows applications key, identifying 14 Windows logo key, identifying 14 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 51 wireless key, identifying 26 wireless light 12 wireless network (WLAN...
...23 single large surface 8 slots Digital Media Slot 16 security cable 16 speaker, top, identifying 13 speakers, front, identifying 15 subwoofer, identifying 20 supported discs 45 system recovery performing 45 using recovery discs 46 using the dedicated recovery partition 46 system... system restore 48 V vents, identifying 20 volume dial, identifying 2, 16 W webcam light, identifying 19 webcam, identifying 19 Windows applications key, identifying 14 Windows logo key, identifying 14 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 51 wireless key, identifying 26 wireless light 12 wireless network (WLAN...
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... errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. and other countries. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Intel Corporation...
... errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. and other countries. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Intel Corporation...