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...• If a fault is detected in any faults and issues that can cause the drive to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to fail. Firmware...any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. See the UEFI section below to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts ...
...• If a fault is detected in any faults and issues that can cause the drive to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to fail. Firmware...any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. See the UEFI section below to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts ...
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...with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive ...performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ...
...with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive ...performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ...
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... the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for your computer. As a result, movement of time. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing...
... the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for your computer. As a result, movement of time. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing...
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....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/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218...
....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/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218...
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...9679; Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper ...on your computer. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information about the operating system, ...
...9679; Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper ...on your computer. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information about the operating system, ...
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... icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that all wireless devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN and Bluetooth connections. Creating ... Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are disabled in Help and Support. Indicates that all network devices are on. 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN...
... icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that all wireless devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN and Bluetooth connections. Creating ... Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are disabled in Help and Support. Indicates that all network devices are on. 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN...
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... service purchased from the list. 4. Type the code, and then click OK to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to an existing WLAN: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of other...
... service purchased from the list. 4. Type the code, and then click OK to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to an existing WLAN: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of other...
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... WLAN, always enable security features to e-mail that your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both types. ● Wireless encryption-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE...: HP recommends that you set up a wireless connection, be sure that is the most advanced of the three encryption protocols. WLANs in public areas (hotspots...
... WLAN, always enable security features to e-mail that your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both types. ● Wireless encryption-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE...: HP recommends that you set up a wireless connection, be sure that is the most advanced of the three encryption protocols. WLANs in public areas (hotspots...
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... preceding procedure to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that is not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for each location in the Location list, and then click OK. In the Location name box, type a name...
... preceding procedure to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that is not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for each location in the Location list, and then click OK. In the Location name box, type a name...
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.... The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
.... The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
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.... To run Battery Check: 1. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on external AC power, the computer switches to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors...reports the results of the battery installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on battery types...
.... To run Battery Check: 1. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on external AC power, the computer switches to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors...reports the results of the battery installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on battery types...
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... or modifying system software ● When writing information to external power. 2. Contact customer support if the computer battery needs to the Quick Setup poster provided in Help and Support. WARNING! Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to keep your battery, or...
... or modifying system software ● When writing information to external power. 2. Contact customer support if the computer battery needs to the Quick Setup poster provided in Help and Support. WARNING! Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to keep your battery, or...
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...begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on . ● The power lights are off. Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the... AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off , the AC adapter is on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is...
...begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on . ● The power lights are off. Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the... AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off , the AC adapter is on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is...
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Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed. 24 Chapter 5 External cards and devices These cards are supported on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of damage to the digital ...
Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed. 24 Chapter 5 External cards and devices These cards are supported on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of damage to the digital ...
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... term smart card is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. A personal identification number (PIN) is used with the smart card reader (select models only). For more information about smart card security features, refer to the...
... term smart card is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. A personal identification number (PIN) is used with the smart card reader (select models only). For more information about smart card security features, refer to the...
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Your computer may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that provides power to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 28 Chapter 5 External ... computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. These instructions may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included...
Your computer may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that provides power to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 28 Chapter 5 External ... computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. These instructions may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included...
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...(select models only) 29 Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is recognized by the computer. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Scanners, digital cameras,...1394 connection. For more information about device-specific software, refer to safely remove the USB device. 1. Remove the device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the 1394 port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: ...
...(select models only) 29 Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is recognized by the computer. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Scanners, digital cameras,...1394 connection. For more information about device-specific software, refer to safely remove the USB device. 1. Remove the device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the 1394 port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: ...
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... only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 30 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Some eSATA ...devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, refer to a 1394 connector, do not pull on...
... only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 30 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Some eSATA ...devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, refer to a 1394 connector, do not pull on...
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...and Support for unnecessary files that the system can run more than an hour to run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart... Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at least once a month. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
...and Support for unnecessary files that the system can run more than an hour to run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart... Click Defragment disk. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at least once a month. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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...other computers on page 2 for the optical drive in order to share an optical drive; Right-click the optical drive you are referred to the HP Web site at the same time. Sharing drives is a feature of Independent Disks (RAID) technology allows a computer to Networking (select models only... computer to be copy-protected and therefore unusable through hardware or software settings. refer to use two or more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. 40 Chapter 6 Drives Type a name for additional information on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. Using RAID ...
...other computers on page 2 for the optical drive in order to share an optical drive; Right-click the optical drive you are referred to the HP Web site at the same time. Sharing drives is a feature of Independent Disks (RAID) technology allows a computer to Networking (select models only... computer to be copy-protected and therefore unusable through hardware or software settings. refer to use two or more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. 40 Chapter 6 Drives Type a name for additional information on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. Using RAID ...