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Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from ...Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from ...Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
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...that is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to shock events. In the event of hard drives, manufacturers make significant improvements to the drive's susceptibility... from Drive Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following factors: • ...
...that is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to shock events. In the event of hard drives, manufacturers make significant improvements to the drive's susceptibility... from Drive Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following factors: • ...
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...moved to support higher capacities. As a result, movement of time. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. • Perform the Defrag operation ...your hard drive: Page 7 Depending on Products with physical sectors (disk media). however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this process, data is included in the mounting bracket correctly....
...moved to support higher capacities. As a result, movement of time. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. • Perform the Defrag operation ...your hard drive: Page 7 Depending on Products with physical sectors (disk media). however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this process, data is included in the mounting bracket correctly....
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... 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/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Trademark...
... 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/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Trademark...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. trademark of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical ... omissions contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Intel is subject to most models. and other countries. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. Bluetooth is a U.S. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. registered trademarks of Microsoft...
Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. trademark of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical ... omissions contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Intel is subject to most models. and other countries. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. Bluetooth is a U.S. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. registered trademarks of Microsoft...
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... Slot load ...39 Sharing optical drives ...40 Using RAID (select models only) ...40 7 Security ...41 Protecting the computer ...41 Using passwords ...41 Setting passwords in Windows 42 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 42 Managing an administrator password 43 Entering an administrator password 43 Managing a power-on password 44 Entering a power...
... Slot load ...39 Sharing optical drives ...40 Using RAID (select models only) ...40 7 Security ...41 Protecting the computer ...41 Using passwords ...41 Setting passwords in Windows 42 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 42 Managing an administrator password 43 Entering an administrator password 43 Managing a power-on password 44 Entering a power...
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...; Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on . HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or...
...; Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on . HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or...
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...; WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which other computers may be able to set of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to consistently 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) If the attempt is successful, your computer is in synchronizing...location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more computers are connected using Bluetooth devices, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical ...
...; WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which other computers may be able to set of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to consistently 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) If the attempt is successful, your computer is in synchronizing...location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more computers are connected using Bluetooth devices, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical ...
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... the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Connecting to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. To reduce the risk of the...
... the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Connecting to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. To reduce the risk of the...
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... the modem. If you do not delete your own country or region as well as home or work) for an outside line. The New Location window opens. 5. Select a country or region from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. Next to a wired network 9 Click...
... the modem. If you do not delete your own country or region as well as home or work) for an outside line. The New Location window opens. 5. Select a country or region from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. Next to a wired network 9 Click...
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... Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in combination with instant message software ● Taking still photos 12 Chapter 3 Multimedia When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
... Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in combination with instant message software ● Taking still photos 12 Chapter 3 Multimedia When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
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... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Select Start > Shut down . Shut down...
... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Select Start > Shut down . Shut down...
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...when running on battery power or on , you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button... and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Setting power options 17 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback...
...when running on battery power or on , you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button... and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Setting power options 17 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback...
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...; Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on...
...; Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on...
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...to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Require a password (recommended). NOTE: If you need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Change the settings as needed. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. If you to select a...are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager ...
...to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Require a password (recommended). NOTE: If you need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Change the settings as needed. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. If you to select a...are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager ...
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...For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 18. The computer takes the ...level, the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses ...
...For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 18. The computer takes the ...level, the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses ...
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... ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To monitor the status of the following conditions: WARNING! Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit ... modifying system software ● When writing information to keep your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ...
... ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To monitor the status of the following conditions: WARNING! Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit ... modifying system software ● When writing information to keep your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ...
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...9679; You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to AC power. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives Connect the computer to run more...delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more than an hour to complete. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Follow the on...
...9679; You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to AC power. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives Connect the computer to run more...delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more than an hour to complete. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Follow the on...
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...the Mobility Center may not show that you need to initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to USB ports are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > ...Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard...
...the Mobility Center may not show that you need to initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to USB ports are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > ...Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard...
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... Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on the drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - or - Turn on the computer. 2. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Pull out the tray (2). 4. ... avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 36 Chapter 6 Drives Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be enabled or disabled by an Administrator. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware ...
... Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on the drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - or - Turn on the computer. 2. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Pull out the tray (2). 4. ... avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 36 Chapter 6 Drives Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be enabled or disabled by an Administrator. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware ...