HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... application is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. In this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by write splices. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation... this nature continues to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer 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=...
... application is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. In this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by write splices. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation... this nature continues to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer 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=...
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Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Top 9 Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Top 9 Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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...the computer's VGA port. To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for best results. Using video 23 Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you ...display state changes. Using video Your HP computer is connected to Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only. ...
...the computer's VGA port. To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for best results. Using video 23 Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you ...display state changes. Using video Your HP computer is connected to Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only. ...
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...TV or monitor to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3. Each time you need an HDMI cable, sold separately. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the cable to your computer, you press f4, the display state changes. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Connect the other end... device only. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View...
...TV or monitor to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3. Each time you need an HDMI cable, sold separately. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the cable to your computer, you press f4, the display state changes. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Connect the other end... device only. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View...
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...the rupee symbol on page 12. Select models also have different keys and keyboard functions than those done by connecting it to one of the screen. Click Mouse to explore the pointing device features and to perform specific functions. The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and...keyboard keys, see Keys on a keyboard that enable you to do common tasks. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on -screen functions similar to those discussed in the upper-right corner of the USB ports on the country or region, your keyboard may have action keys...
...the rupee symbol on page 12. Select models also have different keys and keyboard functions than those done by connecting it to one of the screen. Click Mouse to explore the pointing device features and to perform specific functions. The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and...keyboard keys, see Keys on a keyboard that enable you to do common tasks. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on -screen functions similar to those discussed in the upper-right corner of the USB ports on the country or region, your keyboard may have action keys...
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... from the computer. The action key feature is connected to support. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the screen. This action key can prevent the computer from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on opening Setup Utility (BIOS... from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you ...
... from the computer. The action key feature is connected to support. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the screen. This action key can prevent the computer from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on opening Setup Utility (BIOS... from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you ...
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... button on an external mouse. Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the screen. Using the TouchPad 29 To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you would use the buttons on an external... mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on /off button. Functions like the left and right TouchPad buttons as you want the pointer to go. Using...
... button on an external mouse. Turning the TouchPad off or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the screen. Using the TouchPad 29 To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you would use the buttons on an external... mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on /off button. Functions like the left and right TouchPad buttons as you want the pointer to go. Using...
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Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on -screen pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Navigating To move the on an external mouse. 30 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices
Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on -screen pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Navigating To move the on an external mouse. 30 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices
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Rotating Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. Flicking Flicking allows you to 12 o'clock. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in the TouchPad zone. Using ...
Rotating Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. Flicking Flicking allows you to 12 o'clock. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in the TouchPad zone. Using ...
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... computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if...
... computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if...
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When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your work. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ...
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your work. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ...
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... a password (recommended). To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you need to create a user account... password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Initiating and exiting ...
... a password (recommended). To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you need to create a user account... password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Initiating and exiting ...
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... plans are available: ● HP Recommended. Using the power meter 37 Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your own plan. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > ...Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Automatically balances performance with...
... plans are available: ● HP Recommended. Using the power meter 37 Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your own plan. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > ...Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Automatically balances performance with...
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... of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. NOTE: The USB port on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 44 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that the device...
... of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. NOTE: The USB port on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 44 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that the device...
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... card until it from the slot (2). To remove a digital storage card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of options displays. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. A sound indicates that the device has been detected, and a menu of data or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to safely remove the digital...
... card until it from the slot (2). To remove a digital storage card: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of options displays. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. A sound indicates that the device has been detected, and a menu of data or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to safely remove the digital...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by the edges to avoid touching ...
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by the edges to avoid touching ...
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... process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc.
... process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc.
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... on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on solid-state drives. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...system can safely delete to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Connect the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE...
... on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer over time, the files on solid-state drives. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...system can safely delete to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Connect the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE...
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...; Backing up and recovering files. ● Managing passwords, user accounts, and parental controls. ● Maintaining your computer and installing the latest HP and Windows updates. Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in a file on your computer. For example, when you set by task.... For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer ...
...; Backing up and recovering files. ● Managing passwords, user accounts, and parental controls. ● Maintaining your computer and installing the latest HP and Windows updates. Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in a file on your computer. For example, when you set by task.... For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer ...
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...computer. Protects administrator-level access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on -screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 62 Chapter 9 Securing your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the ... at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more information. When the Startup Menu is displayed in place of the screen, press esc. 2. See Setting password protection on wakeup on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ...
...computer. Protects administrator-level access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on -screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 62 Chapter 9 Securing your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the ... at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more information. When the Startup Menu is displayed in place of the screen, press esc. 2. See Setting password protection on wakeup on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ...