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...mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to Solid State Drives. The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to ): File corruption ...'s susceptibility to shock events. The following information is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . These software issues include (but may actually be run.
...mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to Solid State Drives. The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to ): File corruption ...'s susceptibility to shock events. The following information is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . These software issues include (but may actually be run.
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...of that ultimately result in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. Refer to your software Help 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&...prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and operating...
...of that ultimately result in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. Refer to your software Help 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&...prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and operating...
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... of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and...
... of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and...
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... for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 attribute checking automatically runs. If a... the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is displayed. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product. Download and install any faults and ...
... for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 attribute checking automatically runs. If a... the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is displayed. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product. Download and install any faults and ...
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... only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
... only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
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... DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer...
... DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer...
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... the notification area, at the far right of wireless controls. or - To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for managing your computer. For more information, see the HP Connection Manager software Help. NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status...
... the notification area, at the far right of wireless controls. or - To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for managing your computer. For more information, see the HP Connection Manager software Help. NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status...
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... for data that are synchronized. Some networks use a combination of a wireless network installation that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. For help in both software and hardware. Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can be sure that your computer and wireless router off and then...
... for data that are synchronized. Some networks use a combination of a wireless network installation that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. For help in both software and hardware. Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can be sure that your computer and wireless router off and then...
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... to consistently connect two or more computers are not compatible with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to an analog ...the Internet. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, see the Bluetooth software Help. WARNING! Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that ...
... to consistently connect two or more computers are not compatible with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to an analog ...the Internet. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, see the Bluetooth software Help. WARNING! Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that ...
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3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow ...
3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow ...
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... a multimedia program and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. With the preinstalled software, you can preview and save the photo or video recording. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific...
... a multimedia program and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. With the preinstalled software, you can preview and save the photo or video recording. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific...
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... following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with instant message software ● Taking still photos Administrators can set the security level for information about your Getting Started guide. ...16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High..., connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help.
... following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with instant message software ● Taking still photos Administrators can set the security level for information about your Getting Started guide. ...16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High..., connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help.
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...power outage. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: When you to configure system settings to optimize your work in ...storage to maximize battery life ● Information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery ...
...power outage. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: When you to configure system settings to optimize your work in ...storage to maximize battery life ● Information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery ...
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... you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing... battery. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in...
... you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing... battery. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in...
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... switchable graphics settings: 1. If your notebook graphics processor configuration. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable graphics software Help. Right-click on power requirements. You can be enabled only by AMD. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics...
... switchable graphics settings: 1. If your notebook graphics processor configuration. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable graphics software Help. Right-click on power requirements. You can be enabled only by AMD. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics...
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... Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
... Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
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...slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss ... to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
...slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss ... to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
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...Using a USB device 35 Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the device. Hold the card label... and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is usually included with the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices...
...Using a USB device 35 Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the device. Hold the card label... and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is usually included with the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices...
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...CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may... require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is recognized by the computer. The...
...CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may... require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is recognized by the computer. The...
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Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the ... to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of...
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the ... to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of...