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...a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 ...Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the sides and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)...
...a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 ...Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the sides and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)...
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Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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... parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked. For immediate updates after the end of one of an Administrator group. 38 Chapter 6 Drives The icon in the Mobility Center may be changed by... HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay ...
... parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked. For immediate updates after the end of one of an Administrator group. 38 Chapter 6 Drives The icon in the Mobility Center may be changed by... HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay ...
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..., and remove all password settings. Passwords can be available on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before you want to control access to act as deterrents, but they may not be set...
..., and remove all password settings. Passwords can be available on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before you want to control access to act as deterrents, but they may not be set...
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...firewall software solutions are released, from the system is blocked. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from the illustration in Help and Support. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2). 48 Chapter 7 Security There are two types...the security cable around a secured object. 2. NOTE: The security cable slot on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as a deterrent, but it is installed on your computer may already have become available after you set of the security cable slot...
...firewall software solutions are released, from the system is blocked. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from the illustration in Help and Support. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2). 48 Chapter 7 Security There are two types...the security cable around a secured object. 2. NOTE: The security cable slot on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as a deterrent, but it is installed on your computer may already have become available after you set of the security cable slot...
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...pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. WARNING! A vacuum cleaner can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint...the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to blow air around on the keyboard surface. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION...
...pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. WARNING! A vacuum cleaner can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint...the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to blow air around on the keyboard surface. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION...
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...from the list of the products you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to show the software for updates to SoftPaq information without requiring the SoftPaq number. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the... selected computer. 5. Go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go to update. 4. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you...
...from the list of the products you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to show the software for updates to SoftPaq information without requiring the SoftPaq number. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the... selected computer. 5. Go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go to update. 4. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you...
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... BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow the on the HP Web site are packaged in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are not changed when you restore the factory settings.... Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. - NOTE: Your password settings ...
... BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow the on the HP Web site are packaged in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are not changed when you restore the factory settings.... Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. - NOTE: Your password settings ...
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... the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make a note of the path to the location... Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click the file that are displayed on...
... the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make a note of the path to the location... Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click the file that are displayed on...
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...storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio... an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk Cleanup software 37 Disk Defragmenter software 37 DisplayPort...
...storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio... an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk Cleanup software 37 Disk Defragmenter software 37 DisplayPort...
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... initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP 3D DriveGuard 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel Wireless Display 17 Internet connection setup 4 J Java...
... initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP 3D DriveGuard 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel Wireless Display 17 Internet connection setup 4 J Java...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White ... 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White ... 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing...
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... issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include... enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational...
... issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include... enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational...
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... See the UEFI section below to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system... related product drivers for your product. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD...
... See the UEFI section below to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system... related product drivers for your product. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD...
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... with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or... NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726...
... with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or... NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726...
Getting Started Mini - Windows 7
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... on page 18 for additional information. 5. For more information, refer to Networking on page 3. 3. For more information, refer to know your computer. Update your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to Getting to take the following steps: 1. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive....Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Get to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Discover the software that is important to know your computer on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 34. ...
... on page 18 for additional information. 5. For more information, refer to Networking on page 3. 3. For more information, refer to know your computer. Update your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to Getting to take the following steps: 1. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive....Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Get to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Discover the software that is important to know your computer on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 34. ...
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... upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting HP Customer Support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support...
... upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting HP Customer Support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support...
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.../ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP Customer Support telephone numbers This booklet is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your computer. Resources For ...
.../ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP Customer Support telephone numbers This booklet is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your computer. Resources For ...
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...settings by pressing the fn key and one of a DVD or a BD. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to your Windows operating system and computer,... answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to a simultaneous display on each of a DVD or a BD. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that key. This action...
...settings by pressing the fn key and one of a DVD or a BD. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to your Windows operating system and computer,... answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to a simultaneous display on each of a DVD or a BD. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that key. This action...
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...; Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located under the service door. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the countries or regions... travel internationally with your computer. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the SIM. Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
...; Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located under the service door. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the countries or regions... travel internationally with your computer. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the SIM. Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system.