HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from Drive Failures Introduction... a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
... events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from Drive Failures Introduction... a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
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... 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...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v 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...
... 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...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v 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...
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...hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features described in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including product-specific... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting ...
...hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features described in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including product-specific... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting ...
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...the computers, the other computers may be connected to an analog telephone line using the Bluetooth network. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is enabled on configuring and using it as the following: ● Computers ● Phones ● Imaging devices ... Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be equipped with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections ...
...the computers, the other computers may be connected to an analog telephone line using the Bluetooth network. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is enabled on configuring and using it as the following: ● Computers ● Phones ● Imaging devices ... Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be equipped with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections ...
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... jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable...
... jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable...
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... may include 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 include 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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... into the microphone. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. Webcam (select models only) 15 Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer model, you can also be...
... into the microphone. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. Webcam (select models only) 15 Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer model, you can also be...
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... Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition...
... Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition...
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... be connected to the DisplayPort port on the computer. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer...
... be connected to the DisplayPort port on the computer. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer...
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... follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 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...
... follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 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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... Assistant when Windows is running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you make informed decisions on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently...
... Assistant when Windows is running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you make informed decisions on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently...
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... the digital card. 1. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the taskbar. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon...
... the digital card. 1. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the taskbar. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon...
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... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the...
... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the...
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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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Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. 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 ...
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. 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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... risk of damage to the serial port on the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the device. If you are connecting a powered device... To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device...
... risk of damage to the serial port on the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the device. If you are connecting a powered device... To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device...
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..., antivirus software must be kept up of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be alerted if specific actions are posed, your home network to perform, and then reenable the firewall. There are available. Any data that you want to protect all critical...
..., antivirus software must be kept up of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be alerted if specific actions are posed, your home network to perform, and then reenable the firewall. There are available. Any data that you want to protect all critical...
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... or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. ● View specification information about your computer. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory...
... or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. ● View specification information about your computer. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory...
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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... separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on a ... Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized...
... separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of users. HP ProtectTools features 3 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on a ... Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized...