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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 Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance ...
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 Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance ...
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... . Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. Note: The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) ... on and the hard drive is not detected by software issues. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard...
... . Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. Note: The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) ... on and the hard drive is not detected by software issues. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard...
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...eight times larger than current drive technology. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) ...this process, data is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on a 512-...
...eight times larger than current drive technology. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) ...this process, data is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on a 512-...
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... the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp... Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright ...
... the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp... Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright ...
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... reference guide describes features that are U.S. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Java is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this ...guide, contact support. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. Some features may not be construed as constituting an...
... reference guide describes features that are U.S. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Java is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this ...guide, contact support. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. Some features may not be construed as constituting an...
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...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password...57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 ...
...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password...57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 ...
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.../ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, see... the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of Internet ...
.../ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, see... the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of Internet ...
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... will not be overcome with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you select WPA2, which is transmitted. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which in most advanced of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to activate service with a preferred mobile... network service provider, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (select regions/countries only). The use of the service...
... will not be overcome with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you select WPA2, which is transmitted. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which in most advanced of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to activate service with a preferred mobile... network service provider, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (select regions/countries only). The use of the service...
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...telephone jacks, but they are connected using Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to an ... computers to share the Internet through which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Jacks for digital PBX systems may not be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. WARNING! Bluetooth and Internet...
...telephone jacks, but they are connected using Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to an ... computers to share the Internet through which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Jacks for digital PBX systems may not be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. WARNING! Bluetooth and Internet...
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... you are prompted to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. Click New. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. The New Location window opens. 5. Select a country or region from the settings in the Location list, and then click OK. Do one of the following: ● To set the...
... you are prompted to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. Click New. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. The New Location window opens. 5. Select a country or region from the settings in the Location list, and then click OK. Do one of the following: ● To set the...
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... can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to take a photo or record a video. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To confirm...
... can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to take a photo or record a video. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To confirm...
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... with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the...
... with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the...
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...disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is saved to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before you ...If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options 21 Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Hibernation is set at the factory to the screen. Your...
...disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is saved to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before you ...If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options 21 Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Hibernation is set at the factory to the screen. Your...
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... maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Customizing power plans 1. NOTE: If you have set a password to...
... maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Customizing power plans 1. NOTE: If you have set a password to...
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...; Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to increase battery life. For more information, see the Getting Started guide. If the computer contains a charged battery and is...
...; Power consumption predictions in hypothetical system configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to increase battery life. For more information, see the Getting Started guide. If the computer contains a charged battery and is...
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Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they ...
Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they ...
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... of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer....NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused ...
... of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer....NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused ...
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...: 1. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable graphics software Help. Switchable graphics are equipped with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your switchable graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with...
...: 1. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable graphics software Help. Switchable graphics are equipped with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your switchable graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with...
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...of your permission or password for your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and... can run more efficiently. NOTE: It is not necessary to your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...
...of your permission or password for your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and... can run more efficiently. NOTE: It is not necessary to your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the...
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...not have a network set up to other computers on setting up in Help and Support or see the HP website at the same time. If multiple disks are set up a network. From the computer with the ...optical drive you want to use two or more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. Using RAID (select models only) 49 Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Select the Share ... optical drive; Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing.
...not have a network set up to other computers on setting up in Help and Support or see the HP website at the same time. If multiple disks are set up a network. From the computer with the ...optical drive you want to use two or more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. Using RAID (select models only) 49 Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Select the Share ... optical drive; Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing.