HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to): ...File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as ...
...enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to): ...File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as ...
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or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to a wired network ...9 Using ... models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9...
or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to a wired network ...9 Using ... models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-...Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains ...
... user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-...Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains ...
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...network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be able to connect to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Jacks for...Bluetooth network. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with the modem. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A ...
...network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be able to connect to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Jacks for...Bluetooth network. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with the modem. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A ...
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... cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ...
... cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ...
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... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
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... functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of volume controls your computer has. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click...
... functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of volume controls your computer has. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click...
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... to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the...; VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.
... to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the...; VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.
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... component. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through...
... component. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through...
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... of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on your Getting Started guide. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Click Set Default, and then click...
... of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on your Getting Started guide. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Click Set Default, and then click...
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...graphic modes to the computer, and other factors. For more information, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked... a charged battery and is running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage. For...
...graphic modes to the computer, and other factors. For more information, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked... a charged battery and is running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage. For...
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.... 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull...
.... 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull...
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... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
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... device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware...
... device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware...
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... a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
... a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
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... unplug the AC power cord. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select...external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device,...
... unplug the AC power cord. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select...external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device,...
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...: Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates. For more information about interruptions or reminders to upgrade your antivirus software will only be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them...
...: Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates. For more information about interruptions or reminders to upgrade your antivirus software will only be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them...
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... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Control access to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly.
... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Control access to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly.
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
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...protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity...storage media, and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users.
...protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity...storage media, and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users.