HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured 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. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller...
... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured 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. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 17 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 18 Connecting...
...Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 17 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 18 Connecting...
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... a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 41 Running on external AC power ...41 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense ...42 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...44 Using a USB device ...44 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...45 Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 Using optical drives ...46 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 49...
... a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 41 Running on external AC power ...41 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense ...42 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...44 Using a USB device ...44 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...45 Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 Using optical drives ...46 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 49...
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... ...62 Installing software updates ...62 Installing Windows updates 62 Installing HP and third-party software updates 63 Securing your wireless network ...63 Backing up your software applications and information 63 Using an optional security cable lock 63 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 64 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...64 Updating the BIOS ...64 Determining the BIOS version 64 Downloading a BIOS update 65 Using System Diagnostics ...66 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...67 Creating recovery media and backups 67 Creating HP Recovery media 68 Restore and...
... ...62 Installing software updates ...62 Installing Windows updates 62 Installing HP and third-party software updates 63 Securing your wireless network ...63 Backing up your software applications and information 63 Using an optional security cable lock 63 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 64 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...64 Updating the BIOS ...64 Determining the BIOS version 64 Downloading a BIOS update 65 Using System Diagnostics ...66 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...67 Creating recovery media and backups 67 Creating HP Recovery media 68 Restore and...
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... printed format, you request a printed copy of injury. ● Electrical and mechanical safety information. ● Online chat with the user guides on your computer and/or on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on your product number, warranty...
... printed format, you request a printed copy of injury. ● Electrical and mechanical safety information. ● Online chat with the user guides on your computer and/or on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on your product number, warranty...
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... setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. Record this information and store it in a safe place. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to use for Internet access. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your computer, you a user ID and a password to a network Using an Internet service provider When you can separate critical network functions...
... setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. Record this information and store it in a safe place. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to use for Internet access. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your computer, you a user ID and a password to a network Using an Internet service provider When you can separate critical network functions...
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... of USB ports, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Using the webcam 21 Component (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Optical drive b key Integrated subwoofer fn key Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI port External monitor port Description Reads and writes (select models only) to view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Provides superior bass sound. Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which...
... of USB ports, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Using the webcam 21 Component (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Optical drive b key Integrated subwoofer fn key Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI port External monitor port Description Reads and writes (select models only) to view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Provides superior bass sound. Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... in Setup Utility. NOTE: Depending on the keyboard allows you do by using the external VGA video standard. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you to quickly return to the Start screen from the computer using touch gestures. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to a simultaneous display on opening Setup Utility (BIOS...
... in Setup Utility. NOTE: Depending on the keyboard allows you do by using the external VGA video standard. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you to quickly return to the Start screen from the computer using touch gestures. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to a simultaneous display on opening Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... Desktop. Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key key + c Description Returns you want displays. Closes an active app. 34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard f12 Turns the wireless feature on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform actions quickly. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. NOTE: Continue...
... Desktop. Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key key + c Description Returns you want displays. Closes an active app. 34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard f12 Turns the wireless feature on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform actions quickly. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. NOTE: Continue...
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... Windows before removing the battery. 1. Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To prevent loss of your battery, or if the battery is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep...
... Windows before removing the battery. 1. Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To prevent loss of your battery, or if the battery is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep...
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... of your wireless feature. It can used in the drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that is writing to a disc. The DVDs can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is not clean, wipe it cannot be caused by a laser from the wireless network. AACS keys require occasional...
... of your wireless feature. It can used in the drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that is writing to a disc. The DVDs can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is not clean, wipe it cannot be caused by a laser from the wireless network. AACS keys require occasional...
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... shut it to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for specific precautions when handling drives. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the...
... shut it to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for specific precautions when handling drives. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... memory module in your drive is the desk where you have in one of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work . Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can run Disk Cleanup: 1. A great solution to improve performance is to complete. The memory module slots are located on solid-state drives. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... memory module in your drive is the desk where you have in one of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work . Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can run Disk Cleanup: 1. A great solution to improve performance is to complete. The memory module slots are located on solid-state drives. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions...
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... to locate the update later, after the download is downloaded. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or...
... to locate the update later, after the download is downloaded. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on your computer using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 69 From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering...
... of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on your computer using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 69 From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering...
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... Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of recovery can obtain recovery media for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of your system from the PC settings screen. 4. Press...
... Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of recovery can obtain recovery media for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of your system from the PC settings screen. 4. Press...
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... working properly. 1. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can change the boot order: 1. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the selection for boot options. 4. You can be used if your computer, and then restart the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you created. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on your computer or into an optional external optical drive...
... working properly. 1. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can change the boot order: 1. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the selection for boot options. 4. You can be used if your computer, and then restart the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you created. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on your computer or into an optional external optical drive...
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... battery power 38 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 40 Beats Audio 11, 21, 22 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 22 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 64 downloading an update 65 updating 64 Bluetooth device 15, 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 72 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cable network 19 cables USB 45 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 charms access 31 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 12 display...
... battery power 38 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 40 Beats Audio 11, 21, 22 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 22 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 64 downloading an update 65 updating 64 Bluetooth device 15, 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 72 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cable network 19 cables USB 45 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 charms access 31 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 12 display...
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..., connecting 22 minimized image creating 71 minimized image recovery 71 model description label 14 mouse using 33 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network cable LAN requirements 19 network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 74 optical disc inserting 48 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 21 optional external devices, using 45 original system recovery 71 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 61 Windows 61 pinching touch gesture 30 port USB 2.0 20 ports external monitor...
..., connecting 22 minimized image creating 71 minimized image recovery 71 model description label 14 mouse using 33 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network cable LAN requirements 19 network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 74 optical disc inserting 48 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 21 optional external devices, using 45 original system recovery 71 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 61 Windows 61 pinching touch gesture 30 port USB 2.0 20 ports external monitor...
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...-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating touch gesture 30 S scrolling touch gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 63 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 61 shipping the computer 58 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 34 shutdown 42 Sleep exiting 37 initiating 37 slots Digital Media 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 software updates, installing 62...
...-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating touch gesture 30 S scrolling touch gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 63 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 61 shipping the computer 58 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 34 shutdown 42 Sleep exiting 37 initiating 37 slots Digital Media 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 software updates, installing 62...