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... 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) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
... 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) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
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..., select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. Finding more information about your computer and turning it on . It also provides important ... management, security, and so on . 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. The poster is also available on an optical disc or SD card:...
..., select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. Finding more information about your computer and turning it on . It also provides important ... management, security, and so on . 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. The poster is also available on an optical disc or SD card:...
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...; Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is in on the insert (1) to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into...
...; Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is in on the insert (1) to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into...
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Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded ... turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove...
Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded ... turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove...
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... chamois) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. NOTE: When cleaning the ... the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the screen. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water...
... chamois) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. NOTE: When cleaning the ... the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the screen. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the...
..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the...
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...lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to install the more ...f2 function key when booting up the system. Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by...
...lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to install the more ...f2 function key when booting up the system. Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by...
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...Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and... reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues.
...Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and... reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues.
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... optimize the reading and writing of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in the mounting bracket correctly. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of data to support higher capacities. For...program to prevent failures due to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 With 4-KB sectors, less space is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Hard ...
... optimize the reading and writing of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in the mounting bracket correctly. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of data to support higher capacities. For...program to prevent failures due to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 With 4-KB sectors, less space is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Hard ...
User Guide HP Notebook - Windows 7
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... the display ...101 Cleaning the sides and cover ...101 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 101 Appendix C Traveling with the computer ...102 Appendix D Updating programs and drivers 104 Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge ...105 Appendix F Specifications ...106 Input power ...106 DC plug of external...
... the display ...101 Cleaning the sides and cover ...101 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 101 Appendix C Traveling with the computer ...102 Appendix D Updating programs and drivers 104 Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge ...105 Appendix F Specifications ...106 Input power ...106 DC plug of external...
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... software ● Computer specifications Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to http://www...
... software ● Computer specifications Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to http://www...
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...DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD..., P.O. Contents ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support...
...DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD..., P.O. Contents ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support...
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..., DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device 56 Chapter 7 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device...
..., DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device 56 Chapter 7 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device...
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Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates... they become available after you set up your computer, regularly update the software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all critical updates from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in the ...their products to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as you can also register to http://www.hp.com/support.
Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates... they become available after you set up your computer, regularly update the software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all critical updates from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in the ...their products to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as you can also register to http://www.hp.com/support.
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This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up your information and restore it if ever needed. 11 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 81
This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up your information and restore it if ever needed. 11 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 81
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... if an external device does not function as expected: ● Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ● Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ● Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ● Be sure that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such...
... if an external device does not function as expected: ● Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ● Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ● Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ● Be sure that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such...
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... any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the disc drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to... perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device 98 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support If you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the...
... any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the disc drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to... perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device 98 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support If you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the...
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...left side of disc for your questions, you can contact customer support at: http://www.hp.com/go to a new disc, and then burn from the hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Contacting customer support If ...the information provided in this location, you are using the right kind of the page, or go /contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwide on the source disc...
...left side of disc for your questions, you can contact customer support at: http://www.hp.com/go to a new disc, and then burn from the hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Contacting customer support If ...the information provided in this location, you are using the right kind of the page, or go /contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwide on the source disc...
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Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. 104 Appendix D Updating programs and drivers You can also register to download the latest versions. D Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.
Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. 104 Appendix D Updating programs and drivers You can also register to download the latest versions. D Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.