HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... 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. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power...
... 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. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power...
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... Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. The webcam software enables you...
... Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. The webcam software enables you...
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... from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work will return to the screen. Setting power options 21 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
... from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work will return to the screen. Setting power options 21 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
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...powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Connect the device to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to a USB port...
...powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Connect the device to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to a USB port...
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... do not need access to AC power. 2. Connect the computer to your computer manually at any time. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space...
... do not need access to AC power. 2. Connect the computer to your computer manually at any time. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space...
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... is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed or connected to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is essential for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. NOTE: Some features listed in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to use of malicious code. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in combination with the following hardware and software, you...
... is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed or connected to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is essential for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. NOTE: Some features listed in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to use of malicious code. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in combination with the following hardware and software, you...
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... following tables list commonly used passwords and describe their functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Windows passwords are managed by the...
... following tables list commonly used passwords and describe their functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Windows passwords are managed by the...
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... key for Startup Menu" message is enabled. Turn on -screen instructions. Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup To navigate and select in Computer Setup. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Computer Setup includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu...
... key for Startup Menu" message is enabled. Turn on -screen instructions. Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup To navigate and select in Computer Setup. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Computer Setup includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu...
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... of the BIOS Setup menu options. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your computer. Double-click the file that is complete. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive. Make a note...
... of the BIOS Setup menu options. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your computer. Double-click the file that is complete. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive. Make a note...
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... Internal NIC boot. 4. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. For example, if the computer is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it does not contain media or the media is not a boot disc), the system will be enabled in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support...
... Internal NIC boot. 4. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. For example, if the computer is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it does not contain media or the media is not a boot disc), the system will be enabled in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support...
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...-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the Boot Options menu of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the Built-In Device Options menu of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. or - This feature prompts you start Computer Setup and set variable boot orders. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter...
...-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the Boot Options menu of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the Built-In Device Options menu of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. or - This feature prompts you start Computer Setup and set variable boot orders. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter...
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... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions...
... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions...
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... modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
... modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... Console software Help. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. The following types of different smart cards. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. If a proximity card reader is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. If a contactless card reader is initialized, users can support a number...
... Console software Help. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. The following types of different smart cards. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. If a proximity card reader is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. If a contactless card reader is initialized, users can support a number...
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... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
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... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in Windows to move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you want the pointer to one of the USB ports on the screen. Use the left and right buttons on an external mouse...
... Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in Windows to move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you want the pointer to one of the USB ports on the screen. Use the left and right buttons on an external mouse...
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... optional external optical drive and back up your information to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs. A system recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Driver DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that media will depend on a regular basis to create recovery media. Backing up to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. The system repair discs (select models only) are used...
... optional external optical drive and back up your information to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs. A system recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Driver DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that media will depend on a regular basis to create recovery media. Backing up to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. The system repair discs (select models only) are used...
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... hard drive image. To create a backup using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Performing a system recovery 43 You can use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover your information using Backup and Restore: NOTE: Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can also use the f11 recovery tools to AC power before inserting it into the external drive. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed...
... hard drive image. To create a backup using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Performing a system recovery 43 You can use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover your information using Backup and Restore: NOTE: Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can also use the f11 recovery tools to AC power before inserting it into the external drive. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed...
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... slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease screen brightness 25 decreasing speaker sound 25 description 24 increase screen brightness 25 increasing speaker sound 25 Sleep 25 using 24 I input power 48 integrated webcam light, identifying 16, 17 internal display switch 16, 17 internal microphones...
... slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease screen brightness 25 decreasing speaker sound 25 description 24 increase screen brightness 25 increasing speaker sound 25 Sleep 25 using 24 I input power 48 integrated webcam light, identifying 16, 17 internal display switch 16, 17 internal microphones...