HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...) bugs. Page 3 Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. Over time, the hard drive file structure becomes fragmented due to increase reliability of files.... on the hard drive. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as a bad sector....
...) bugs. Page 3 Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. Over time, the hard drive file structure becomes fragmented due to increase reliability of files.... on the hard drive. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as a bad sector....
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... Format drives with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - To address this sector size is now limiting HDD capacity. however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. eight times larger than current drive technology. also known as word processors) that do not have used , you...
... Format drives with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - To address this sector size is now limiting HDD capacity. however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. eight times larger than current drive technology. also known as word processors) that do not have used , you...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...(disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are disabled in Help ...and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models only), and...
...(disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are disabled in Help ...and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models only), and...
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...computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface... VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. For information on how to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and ...
...computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface... VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. For information on how to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and ...
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... the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). NOTE: To remove...
... the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). NOTE: To remove...
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Your computer or networking equipment may be preinstalled on your home network to protect all critical updates from the system is monitored and compared with printer or file sharing on the network. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. An antivirus program such as you receive ...
Your computer or networking equipment may be preinstalled on your home network to protect all critical updates from the system is monitored and compared with printer or file sharing on the network. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. An antivirus program such as you receive ...
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external monitor port 16 F Face Recognition 15 face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics 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 ... drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery 24 conserving 26 options 21 power button 20 power meter 22 power...
external monitor port 16 F Face Recognition 15 face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics 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 ... drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery 24 conserving 26 options 21 power button 20 power meter 22 power...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... or Web-related content, or other confidential data) on a computer. ● Allows creation of users. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of the data more difficult). Device Access Manager for protected digital certificate operations. ... recovery of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only...
... or Web-related content, or other confidential data) on a computer. ● Allows creation of users. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of the data more difficult). Device Access Manager for protected digital certificate operations. ... recovery of tracking and tracing subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only...
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... secure, but should not be encrypted. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can fake the email account and intercept it easy to hardware. The network is a service that can also help remotely manage and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to... a USB drive. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and...
... secure, but should not be encrypted. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can fake the email account and intercept it easy to hardware. The network is a service that can also help remotely manage and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to... a USB drive. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and...
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...is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools module, encrypts sensitive data to help protect against targeted theft: ● The pre-boot authentication feature, if enabled,...following chapter: ◦ Computrace for HP ProtectTools (select models only) on page 101. They use Computrace to monitor and update the computers without authentication. See the following chapter: ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools-See Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) on page...
...is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools module, encrypts sensitive data to help protect against targeted theft: ● The pre-boot authentication feature, if enabled,...following chapter: ◦ Computrace for HP ProtectTools (select models only) on page 101. They use Computrace to monitor and update the computers without authentication. See the following chapter: ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools-See Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) on page...
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...settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To return to display the edit dialog. 4. To confirm whether users can log on, click Check that HP ProtectTools can monitor and manage this computer ● For standard users 3. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to disable it. 3. To remove... Step logon-Select the check box to enable One Step logon, or clear the check box to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they ...
...settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To return to display the edit dialog. 4. To confirm whether users can log on, click Check that HP ProtectTools can monitor and manage this computer ● For standard users 3. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to disable it. 3. To remove... Step logon-Select the check box to enable One Step logon, or clear the check box to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they ...
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...operations: ● Enable ● Disable Data The Data section of the left panel of Administrative Console allows you to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. icon at the top right of Administrative Console allows you to their factory settings, click... application: ● Simple Configuration ● Device Class Configuration ● Just-in the left panel of Administrative Console allows you to monitor the status of the Embedded Security page. icon at the top right of antivirus and antimalware programs installed on your computer, such as...
...operations: ● Enable ● Disable Data The Data section of the left panel of Administrative Console allows you to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. icon at the top right of Administrative Console allows you to their factory settings, click... application: ● Simple Configuration ● Device Class Configuration ● Just-in the left panel of Administrative Console allows you to monitor the status of the Embedded Security page. icon at the top right of antivirus and antimalware programs installed on your computer, such as...
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... the Password Strength tab, red, yellow, or green status indicators illustrate the strength of individual passwords used to log on -screen instructions. Password Manager makes monitoring and improving your security easy with the website logon screen or program listed in the Current screen field. ◦ Click Continue.
... the Password Strength tab, red, yellow, or green status indicators illustrate the strength of individual passwords used to log on -screen instructions. Password Manager makes monitoring and improving your security easy with the website logon screen or program listed in the Current screen field. ◦ Click Continue.
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To enroll the phone, select it, and then click Enroll. 3. Antimalware Central You can monitor the status of pairing codes between the computer and the phone may be required. 2. Administration Administrators can access the Administrative Console and... Central Management by clicking Administration in the lower-left panel of one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. 48 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager NOTE: Only Bluetooth phone devices are supported. 1. PIN If the administrator has enabled a PIN as an...
To enroll the phone, select it, and then click Enroll. 3. Antimalware Central You can monitor the status of pairing codes between the computer and the phone may be required. 2. Administration Administrators can access the Administrative Console and... Central Management by clicking Administration in the lower-left panel of one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. 48 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager NOTE: Only Bluetooth phone devices are supported. 1. PIN If the administrator has enabled a PIN as an...
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...10 Theft recovery (select models only) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) allows you to https://cc.absolute.com/. 2. To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can : ● Monitor your computers. ● Protect your Customer Center ...user account already exists, you can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to function even if the hard...
...10 Theft recovery (select models only) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) allows you to https://cc.absolute.com/. 2. To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can : ● Monitor your computers. ● Protect your Customer Center ...user account already exists, you can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to function even if the hard...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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NOTE: When a device is off. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The USB charging port can also charge select models of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, ...connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. Connects an optional digital display device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Right 11 Connects an...
NOTE: When a device is off. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The USB charging port can also charge select models of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, ...connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. Connects an optional digital display device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Right 11 Connects an...
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...personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Connects an optional digital... display device, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. It is ...
...personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Connects an optional digital... display device, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. It is ...
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Component (1) (2) (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack External monitor port RJ-45 (network) jack Description Connects a modem cable. Rear NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Rear 15 Connects a network cable. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Component (1) (2) (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack External monitor port RJ-45 (network) jack Description Connects a modem cable. Rear NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Rear 15 Connects a network cable. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
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... the screen brightness level. To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. fn+f6 Decreases speaker volume. For example, you can be changed. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. In all installed batteries. Decreases the screen brightness level. Using the keyboard 25... display and other devices that are charging and reports the amount of information loss, save your information in each battery. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of charge remaining in system memory.
... the screen brightness level. To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. fn+f6 Decreases speaker volume. For example, you can be changed. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. In all installed batteries. Decreases the screen brightness level. Using the keyboard 25... display and other devices that are charging and reports the amount of information loss, save your information in each battery. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of charge remaining in system memory.
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... 10 DisplayPort, identifying 11, 12 docking connector, identifying 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard 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...
... 10 DisplayPort, identifying 11, 12 docking connector, identifying 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard 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...