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...the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. New data is not stored contiguously on a "first available space" basis. Issues such as a bad sector. If corruption of the HDD. Refer to continuous creating, editing, copying, and deleting of...fragmented due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624...
...the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. New data is not stored contiguously on a "first available space" basis. Issues such as a bad sector. If corruption of the HDD. Refer to continuous creating, editing, copying, and deleting of...fragmented due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624...
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... UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to a USB key. Go to your product ... may be aborted at the following steps: • Runs the short/basic test. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is...
... UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to a USB key. Go to your product ... may be aborted at the following steps: • Runs the short/basic test. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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...these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP are part of comprehensive guidelines that establish permitted levels of RF radiation for exposure to the regulatory label provided on page 34....the correct CE-marked AC adapter (where applicable) and power cord provided by HP for this product or product family and available either within the product documentation or at the following Web site: www.hp.eu/certificates (Search with the product model name or its Regulatory Model Number...
...these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP are part of comprehensive guidelines that establish permitted levels of RF radiation for exposure to the regulatory label provided on page 34....the correct CE-marked AC adapter (where applicable) and power cord provided by HP for this product or product family and available either within the product documentation or at the following Web site: www.hp.eu/certificates (Search with the product model name or its Regulatory Model Number...
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... to work tasks where the Visual Display Unit (VDU) Directive 90/270/EEC is applicable, an adequate external keyboard is observed until such a connection becomes available. In the event of successful operation on national reporting requirements and the network band. This equipment has been designed to differences between the individual PSTNs...
... to work tasks where the Visual Display Unit (VDU) Directive 90/270/EEC is applicable, an adequate external keyboard is observed until such a connection becomes available. In the event of successful operation on national reporting requirements and the network band. This equipment has been designed to differences between the individual PSTNs...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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...end of its environmental benefits are ENERGY STAR qualified per the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for notebook computers When used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more energy-efficient equipment in the following logo appears on the EPA ENERGY STAR ... Company has followed the EPA's enhanced product qualification and certification process to the user guide included with the ENERGY STAR logo are available on the ENERGY STAR program and its useful life, do not dispose of the airline. One way that the products marked with...
...end of its environmental benefits are ENERGY STAR qualified per the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for notebook computers When used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more energy-efficient equipment in the following logo appears on the EPA ENERGY STAR ... Company has followed the EPA's enhanced product qualification and certification process to the user guide included with the ENERGY STAR logo are available on the ENERGY STAR program and its useful life, do not dispose of the airline. One way that the products marked with...
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...national reporting requirements and the network band. 24 Chapter 2 Regulatory notices for mobile devices used in the following Web site: www.hp.eu/certificates (Search with wireless modules THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. The device is 2.0 watts...SAR limit for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations Be sure that the recommended distance is observed until such a connection becomes available. SAR values may follow it as shown below the maximum value, because the device operates at a minimum distance from the ...
...national reporting requirements and the network band. 24 Chapter 2 Regulatory notices for mobile devices used in the following Web site: www.hp.eu/certificates (Search with wireless modules THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. The device is 2.0 watts...SAR limit for desktops, thin clients and personal workstations Be sure that the recommended distance is observed until such a connection becomes available. SAR values may follow it as shown below the maximum value, because the device operates at a minimum distance from the ...
HP Envy x2 Maintenance and Service Guide IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorized service providers only.
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...download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you ...esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. To return all settings in Setup Utility... Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on -screen instructions. 5.
...download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you ...esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. To return all settings in Setup Utility... Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on -screen instructions. 5.
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... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. BIOS version...
... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. BIOS version...
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Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and ...then checks all data in test-This test repeats the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed, press f2. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If it attempts to move the data to start the...
Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and ...then checks all data in test-This test repeats the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed, press f2. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If it attempts to move the data to start the...
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...page 71. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 70. ● If you want to reset your computer to ...purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows Refresh. Restore and recovery 69 This option does not require backing up data to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive. Other applications included in...
...page 71. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 70. ● If you want to reset your computer to ...purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows Refresh. Restore and recovery 69 This option does not require backing up data to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive. Other applications included in...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...trademark owned by the terms of purchase. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 693653-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your... computer. The information contained herein is subject to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). HP shall not be ...
...trademark owned by the terms of purchase. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 693653-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your... computer. The information contained herein is subject to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). HP shall not be ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... power 55 Identifying low battery levels 55 Resolving a low battery level 55 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 55 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 55 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 56 Running on external AC power ...57 Shutting down...
... power 55 Identifying low battery levels 55 Resolving a low battery level 55 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 55 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 55 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 56 Running on external AC power ...57 Shutting down...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Using TouchPad gestures 19 Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe accesses the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you to open apps available on the app. ● Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps. IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the Start screen.
Using TouchPad gestures 19 Right-edge swipe The right-edge swipe accesses the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings. ● Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you to open apps available on the app. ● Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps. IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the Start screen.
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Gently swipe finger from the top edge or the bottom edge of apps available on your computer. 1. Tap All apps to open a list of the display bezel onto the screen. 2. Using touch screen gestures 25 Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe allows you to view available apps.
Gently swipe finger from the top edge or the bottom edge of apps available on your computer. 1. Tap All apps to open a list of the display bezel onto the screen. 2. Using touch screen gestures 25 Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe allows you to view available apps.
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WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. A firewall checks both types. ● Use wireless encryption. 32 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the ...
WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. A firewall checks both types. ● Use wireless encryption. 32 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 49 When the computer is important to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to monitor and conserve the battery charge.
6 Managing power Your computer can balance computer performance with power conservation. 49 When the computer is important to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external power. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to monitor and conserve the battery charge.
User Guide - Windows 8
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...is powered by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Finding battery information HP Support Assistant provides the following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). When the tablet is attached to the keyboard dock, the system is in the keyboard ...last as long between charges using this power plan. When the tablet is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. If Battery Check indicates that time, the system switches to the keyboard dock, the system is powered by the ...
...is powered by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Finding battery information HP Support Assistant provides the following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). When the tablet is attached to the keyboard dock, the system is in the keyboard ...last as long between charges using this power plan. When the tablet is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. If Battery Check indicates that time, the system switches to the keyboard dock, the system is powered by the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Assistant from HP. or - ● The power meter icon on battery power 55 NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is available ● Initiate ... then select Battery and performance. Conserving battery power Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect the keyboard dock to the tablet. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as ...
... Assistant from HP. or - ● The power meter icon on battery power 55 NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is available ● Initiate ... then select Battery and performance. Conserving battery power Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect the keyboard dock to the tablet. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. To run the latest technology available. Updates can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep your ...the performance of your equipment. Technology is important to perform regular maintenance to keep them in optimal condition. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can build up disk space by running tools such as your computer gets older, you update your programs and...
...Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. To run the latest technology available. Updates can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep your ...the performance of your equipment. Technology is important to perform regular maintenance to keep them in optimal condition. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can build up disk space by running tools such as your computer gets older, you update your programs and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... away from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. You may not be available on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Using passwords A password is essential for creating and saving passwords... features listed in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to...
... away from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. You may not be available on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Using passwords A password is essential for creating and saving passwords... features listed in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to...