HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... some of hard drive issues can fail. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events beyond their specifications, they can be traced to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These software issues include...issues It is not applicable to shock events. Symptoms may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by ...
... some of hard drive issues can fail. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events beyond their specifications, they can be traced to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These software issues include...issues It is not applicable to shock events. Symptoms may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by ...
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or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to a wired network ...9 Using...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 ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9...
or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to a wired network ...9 Using...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 ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9...
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... with the computer. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the...
... with the computer. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the...
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... or more information, see the Bluetooth software Help. Using GPS (select models only) 9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. If the modem cable contains ...Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. For ...
... or more information, see the Bluetooth software Help. Using GPS (select models only) 9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. If the modem cable contains ...Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. For ...
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... telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region.
... telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region.
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... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
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..., see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Volume can preview and...
..., see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Volume can preview and...
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Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ●...High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and ...
Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ●...High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and ...
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... DisplayPort port on the computer. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed...
... DisplayPort port on the computer. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed...
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... device. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
... device. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
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.... - Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans...
.... - Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans...
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...). Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the...
...). Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the...
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... provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that provides power to the computer using the smart...
... provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that provides power to the computer using the smart...
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.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
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... -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing...
... -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing...
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..., plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to... included with the device. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Turn on the computer.
..., plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to... included with the device. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Turn on the computer.
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... software will only be kept up of user-defined security criteria. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be alerted if specific actions are available. You will automatically be updated. Any data that you install on your computer and/or network, or it is installed on. ●...
... software will only be kept up of user-defined security criteria. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be alerted if specific actions are available. You will automatically be updated. Any data that you install on your computer and/or network, or it is installed on. ●...
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.... ● View identification information about your computer. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Control access to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. System Tune-Up runs longer...
.... ● View identification information about your computer. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Control access to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. System Tune-Up runs longer...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
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...present on the hard drive in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well... media, and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced.
...present on the hard drive in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well... media, and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced.