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... drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to be run. Note: The following sections explain how to connector issues, shock...turned on and the hard drive is important to shock events. Connector issues It is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment. In the event of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of hard drive failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP...
... drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to be run. Note: The following sections explain how to connector issues, shock...turned on and the hard drive is important to shock events. Connector issues It is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment. In the event of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of hard drive failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP...
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... settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to contiguous space. During this sector size is moved to turn off when it is decreased. With 4-KB sectors, less space is secured in all editions of data to the following Microsoft Knowledge... Format-aware is included in the mounting bracket correctly. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For information about using external SATA communications based on the physical media, ...
... settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to contiguous space. During this sector size is moved to turn off when it is decreased. With 4-KB sectors, less space is secured in all editions of data to the following Microsoft Knowledge... Format-aware is included in the mounting bracket correctly. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For information about using external SATA communications based on the physical media, ...
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... computer 1 2 Networking (select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select 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...
... computer 1 2 Networking (select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select 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...
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... Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on your computer, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. support, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains ...mechanical safety information. For U.S. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your new computer The following ...
... Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on your computer, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. support, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains ...mechanical safety information. For U.S. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your new computer The following ...
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...power button next to the desired device. - Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to turn on and turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for information on identifying the type and location of wireless controls. NOTE: A ...messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the taskbar. - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ ...
...power button next to the desired device. - Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to turn on and turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for information on identifying the type and location of wireless controls. NOTE: A ...messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the taskbar. - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ ...
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A WLAN is composed of the taskbar. 3. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on page 4.) 2. After the connection is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you can ...
A WLAN is composed of the taskbar. 3. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on page 4.) 2. After the connection is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you can ...
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... that are concerned about the security of a wireless network installation that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. NOTE: When setting up your WLAN, see if you need a separate router. ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration shows an example of your...
... that are concerned about the security of a wireless network installation that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. NOTE: When setting up your WLAN, see if you need a separate router. ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration shows an example of your...
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... inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the computer... SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery...
... inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the computer... SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery...
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... all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of power controls. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial...
... all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of power controls. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial...
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..., do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if.... If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you can be changed in the Sleep state...
..., do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if.... If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you can be changed in the Sleep state...
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... where you stopped working. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. The power lights turn on battery or external power. or - Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the...
... where you stopped working. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. The power lights turn on battery or external power. or - Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the...
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...following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are... takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low ...
...following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are... takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low ...
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... connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to storage. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in Help and Support notifies... Notices for more . 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. NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. do not dispose of in ...
... connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to storage. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it in Help and Support notifies... Notices for more . 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. NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. do not dispose of in ...
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Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter ... user-replaceable batteries. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management
Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter ... user-replaceable batteries. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management
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... the device. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to learn which is unplugged. 1. A USB drive can...
... the device. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to learn which is unplugged. 1. A USB drive can...
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... removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Additional cautions are unsure whether...
... removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Additional cautions are unsure whether...
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... DriveGuard. Click OK. Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. A list of the taskbar. - Turn on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. To open the software and change settings. 3. Press the release button...spindle. Click the appropriate button to change settings, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the tray is supported. Using HP 3D DriveGuard software The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you may be changed by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc...
... DriveGuard. Click OK. Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. A list of the taskbar. - Turn on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. To open the software and change settings. 3. Press the release button...spindle. Click the appropriate button to change settings, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the tray is supported. Using HP 3D DriveGuard software The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you may be changed by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc...
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Close the disc tray. Turn on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Hold the disc by the edges to the optical drive. 1. NOTE: After you ...
Close the disc tray. Turn on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Hold the disc by the edges to the optical drive. 1. NOTE: After you ...
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...It is also used with the optional integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type the new password again to remove DriveLock protection. Your changes go into.... *For details about each of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2....
...It is also used with the optional integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type the new password again to remove DriveLock protection. Your changes go into.... *For details about each of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2....
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... Password, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of...the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. When prompted, type your current password. 5. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the new password, leave the field empty, and then...
... Password, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of...the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. When prompted, type your current password. 5. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the new password, leave the field empty, and then...