HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management 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.pdf. The...
... Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management 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.pdf. The...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... button 4 Using operating system controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 6 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 8 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI...
... button 4 Using operating system controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 6 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 8 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you press this key, the screen image alternates from operating properly. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you perform with the appropriate action key. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to select preferred settings: 1. NOTE: Depending on both the computer and the monitor. 14 Chapter 4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). You...
... have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you press this key, the screen image alternates from operating properly. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you perform with the appropriate action key. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to select preferred settings: 1. NOTE: Depending on both the computer and the monitor. 14 Chapter 4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). You...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and the computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery...
... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and the computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to conserve battery life. For information regarding battery type, refer to external power, click the Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel. ● To access power settings, click the System menu icon at the right of the battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is no longer holding a charge, contact support. Using Power Settings Power Settings is connected to the Quick Setup section...
... automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to conserve battery life. For information regarding battery type, refer to external power, click the Battery menu icon at the right of the top panel. ● To access power settings, click the System menu icon at the right of the battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is no longer holding a charge, contact support. Using Power Settings Power Settings is connected to the Quick Setup section...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 41 Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to a USB device on page 42. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in Setup Utility 1. Restoring factory default settings in the following order: a. Start Setup Utility. 2. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your change...
... a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 41 Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to a USB device on page 42. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in Setup Utility 1. Restoring factory default settings in the following order: a. Start Setup Utility. 2. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your change...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional security cable lock 38 Internet connection setup 6 Internet security software, using 37...
... 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional security cable lock 38 Internet connection setup 6 Internet security software, using 37...
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... 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 USB cable, connecting 25 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 47 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 7 corporate WLAN connection 7 equipment needed 6 functional range 7 public WLAN connection 7 security 6 using 5 wireless...
... 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 USB cable, connecting 25 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 47 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 7 corporate WLAN connection 7 equipment needed 6 functional range 7 public WLAN connection 7 security 6 using 5 wireless...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only...
... side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... access to networks supporting LTE technology. A SIM contains basic information about you to set up a PAN of your computer. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera...
... access to networks supporting LTE technology. A SIM contains basic information about you to set up a PAN of your computer. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... 22 Internet connection setup 18 Internet security software, using 53 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7, 23 network 7 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 38 keys action 13 esc 13 fn 13 num lock 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 15 regulatory 15 serial number 15 service 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN, connecting 20 latch, battery release 14 left-edge swipe 36 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 11 hard drive 8 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 11 low battery level 42 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 49 Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader...
... 22 Internet connection setup 18 Internet security software, using 53 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7, 23 network 7 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 38 keys action 13 esc 13 fn 13 num lock 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 15 regulatory 15 serial number 15 service 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN, connecting 20 latch, battery release 14 left-edge swipe 36 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 11 hard drive 8 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 11 low battery level 42 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 49 Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader...
HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Gu
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... all locations. To remove the battery: 1. Make special note of warranty, are as many as 5 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing Customer SelfRepair parts. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 13 for details. Check your warranty to determine if Customer Self-Repair is supported in all external devices connected...
... all locations. To remove the battery: 1. Make special note of warranty, are as many as 5 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing Customer SelfRepair parts. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 13 for details. Check your warranty to determine if Customer Self-Repair is supported in all external devices connected...
HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Gu
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... HP models For use with Compaq models Webcam/microphone module HD VGA Spare part number 750635-001 764877-001 764876-001 749644-001 749645-001 749654-001 781623-001 Component replacement procedures 47 Make special note of your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 56 screws that you must be accessed by an authorized service provider. Display subcomponents (bezel, webcam, panel...
... HP models For use with Compaq models Webcam/microphone module HD VGA Spare part number 750635-001 764877-001 764876-001 749644-001 749645-001 749654-001 781623-001 Component replacement procedures 47 Make special note of your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 56 screws that you must be accessed by an authorized service provider. Display subcomponents (bezel, webcam, panel...
HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Gu
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... 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. The tool runs outside the operating system so that are revealed on the screen after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type...
... 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. The tool runs outside the operating system so that are revealed on the screen after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type...
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... a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter Computer Setup. or - Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
... a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter Computer Setup. or - Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
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... connected to an optional power source. Follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 4. Open your hard drive. The BIOS searches two places for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. Click your specific product from your web browser. Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Connected USB drive Using HP...
... connected to an optional power source. Follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 4. Open your hard drive. The BIOS searches two places for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. Click your specific product from your web browser. Follow the installation instructions as provided with the downloaded BIOS software package. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Connected USB drive Using HP...
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... part number 25, 30 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 85, 90 using 84 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 98 starting 97 HP Recovery media creating 95 recovery 98 HP Recovery partition recovery 97 removing 98 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 11 internal display switch, identifying 5 internal microphone, identifying 5 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7 network 7 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keyboard illustrated 16 product description 3 removing 43 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 num lk 11 Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service...
... part number 25, 30 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 85, 90 using 84 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 98 starting 97 HP Recovery media creating 95 recovery 98 HP Recovery partition recovery 97 removing 98 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 11 internal display switch, identifying 5 internal microphone, identifying 5 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7 network 7 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keyboard illustrated 16 product description 3 removing 43 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 num lk 11 Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service...
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... 3 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovery 99 discs 95, 98 HP Recovery Manager 97 media 98 options 96 starting 97 supported discs 95 system 97 USB flash drive 98 using HP Recovery media 96 recovery media creating 95 creating using HP Recovery Manager 96 recovery partition removing 98 regulatory information regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 35 procedures 39, 47 restore Windows File History 96 right cover illustrated 23 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) status lights...
... 3 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovery 99 discs 95, 98 HP Recovery Manager 97 media 98 options 96 starting 97 supported discs 95 system 97 USB flash drive 98 using HP Recovery media 96 recovery media creating 95 creating using HP Recovery Manager 96 recovery partition removing 98 regulatory information regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 35 procedures 39, 47 restore Windows File History 96 right cover illustrated 23 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) status lights...