HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... support is now limiting HDD capacity. however, this sector size is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format...HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
... support is now limiting HDD capacity. however, this sector size is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format...HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... on , you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to the screen as it was before your work returns to memory, letting you stopped working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to...
... on , you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to the screen as it was before your work returns to memory, letting you stopped working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Save your operating system. ● Do not...
... supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Save your operating system. ● Do not...
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... ExpressCard (1) to protect against tampering. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
... ExpressCard (1) to protect against tampering. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
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... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of system and extended memory. Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the screen. 2. Starting Computer Setup...
... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of system and extended memory. Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the screen. 2. Starting Computer Setup...
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... operation and TPM status (select models only). Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector... date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video...
... operation and TPM status (select models only). Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector... date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video...
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... is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. Click the diagnostic test you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you want to report... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc.
... is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. Click the diagnostic test you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you want to report... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc.
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...; Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can use MultiBoot Express to set the computer to prompt you to boot from...
...; Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can use MultiBoot Express to set the computer to prompt you to boot from...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... Manager > Simple Configuration. 2. Select the hardware devices that you want to restrict, and then click the Apply button to a CD, personal music player, or USB memory device. Select Advanced Settings, click the + sign, then click Advanced > Find Now. 5. Below is blocked. 4. The next step is to select who will continue to... finish the process. 3. Select Users or Groups then click OK > OK > Apply. An example would be used to set this up. 1. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager can be to allow a user access to your business. Device Access Manager for...
... Manager > Simple Configuration. 2. Select the hardware devices that you want to restrict, and then click the Apply button to a CD, personal music player, or USB memory device. Select Advanced Settings, click the + sign, then click Advanced > Find Now. 5. Below is blocked. 4. The next step is to select who will continue to... finish the process. 3. Select Users or Groups then click OK > OK > Apply. An example would be used to set this up. 1. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager can be to allow a user access to your business. Device Access Manager for...
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Removing a smart card that are not supported by your smart card are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up your contactless card, place it very close to automatically lock when a ... the specified smart card. Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. NOTE: Features that was used with HP Protect Tools. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ Erase all data...
Removing a smart card that are not supported by your smart card are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up your contactless card, place it very close to automatically lock when a ... the specified smart card. Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. NOTE: Features that was used with HP Protect Tools. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ Erase all data...
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...from the My Logons 47 Administrators can support a number of contactless cards are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. ...Registering the smart card After the smart card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. ...
...from the My Logons 47 Administrators can support a number of contactless cards are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. ...Registering the smart card After the smart card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...might take a number of Security to encrypt, and then click Next. Follow these steps to activate Drive Encryption. 2. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be saved. 8. NOTE: You are encrypted using software encryption. or - 1. Click ...encryption, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is displayed, requiring authentication before Windows will be encrypted, select the check box for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Drive Encryption has been activated. In the left of hours, depending on -screen instructions ...
...might take a number of Security to encrypt, and then click Next. Follow these steps to activate Drive Encryption. 2. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be saved. 8. NOTE: You are encrypted using software encryption. or - 1. Click ...encryption, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is displayed, requiring authentication before Windows will be encrypted, select the check box for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Drive Encryption has been activated. In the left of hours, depending on -screen instructions ...
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...and then continue with the FAT32 or FAT16 format. Select the Drive Encryption check box, and then click Next. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be used. Software encryption 1. Click Features. 4. Under Back up the encryption ...there is a mix of Security to activate Drive Encryption. 2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. NOTE: To save the encryption key, you want to activate Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives: NOTE: Hardware encryption...
...and then continue with the FAT32 or FAT16 format. Select the Drive Encryption check box, and then click Next. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be used. Software encryption 1. Click Features. 4. Under Back up the encryption ...there is a mix of Security to activate Drive Encryption. 2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. NOTE: To save the encryption key, you want to activate Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives: NOTE: Hardware encryption...
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... Drive Encryption pre-boot will be displayed, requiring authentication before Windows will also be sure that you must use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to display the available options. 56 Chapter 6 Drive Encryption for more information, see Activating...Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. Encryption of the screen, be automatically selected and grayed out but the option to restart the computer. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be encrypted...
... Drive Encryption pre-boot will be displayed, requiring authentication before Windows will also be sure that you must use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to display the available options. 56 Chapter 6 Drive Encryption for more information, see Activating...Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. Encryption of the screen, be automatically selected and grayed out but the option to restart the computer. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be encrypted...
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...Recovery. 5. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click OK. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. The encryption key is highly recommended that contains your backup key, and then click Recover. - Click Browse to ... can perform a recovery using the Drive Encryption key backed up your encryption key. 6. Click Backup Keys. 7. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be secure, because the storage device allows access to access user accounts. Turn on...
...Recovery. 5. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click OK. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. The encryption key is highly recommended that contains your backup key, and then click Recover. - Click Browse to ... can perform a recovery using the Drive Encryption key backed up your encryption key. 6. Click Backup Keys. 7. A USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MultiMedia Card (MMC) may be secure, because the storage device allows access to access user accounts. Turn on...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...service door 32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...34 Adding or replacing memory modules 35 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...38 Cleaning products ...38 Cleaning procedures ...38 Cleaning the display 38 ...Cleaning the sides and cover 38 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 39 6 Backup and recovery ...40 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 40 Creating recovery media ...41 Backing up your information ...41 Performing a system recovery ...42 Using the Windows recovery ...
...service door 32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...34 Adding or replacing memory modules 35 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...38 Cleaning products ...38 Cleaning procedures ...38 Cleaning the display 38 ...Cleaning the sides and cover 38 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 39 6 Backup and recovery ...40 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 40 Creating recovery media ...41 Backing up your information ...41 Performing a system recovery ...42 Using the Windows recovery ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick Pro ● Memory Stick Duo Pro (needs an adapter) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● MultiMediaCardplus (MMC+) ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital HIgh Capacity...the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: For information on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. WARNING! Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to...
Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick Pro ● Memory Stick Duo Pro (needs an adapter) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● MultiMediaCardplus (MMC+) ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital HIgh Capacity...the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: For information on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. WARNING! Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...technical support through Help and Support. Identifying the bottom parts of the computer NOTE: The service door has been removed in your computer Description Memory modules Hard drive WLAN module slot (select models only) If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module ...cool internal components. Component (3) Service door (4) Vents (2) Description Protects the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
...technical support through Help and Support. Identifying the bottom parts of the computer NOTE: The service door has been removed in your computer Description Memory modules Hard drive WLAN module slot (select models only) If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module ...cool internal components. Component (3) Service door (4) Vents (2) Description Protects the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the memory module slots. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
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...Initiates the QuickLock security feature. While the Log On window is entered. The display indicates which saves your information in system memory. The display and other devices that are charging and reports the amount of information loss, save your information by displaying the .... The function of Sleep. fn+f3 Increases the screen brightness level. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Launches HP Power Assistant. The fn+f4 hot key can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, ...
...Initiates the QuickLock security feature. While the Log On window is entered. The display indicates which saves your information in system memory. The display and other devices that are charging and reports the amount of information loss, save your information by displaying the .... The function of Sleep. fn+f3 Increases the screen brightness level. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Launches HP Power Assistant. The fn+f4 hot key can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, ...
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...a flat surface. 4. Removing the service door Remove the service door to the computer. 3. Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to access the memory module slots, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery (see...off or in this section. 2. To remove the service door: 1. Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive. Remove the security screw from the illustration in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 29).
...a flat surface. 4. Removing the service door Remove the service door to the computer. 3. Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to access the memory module slots, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery (see...off or in this section. 2. To remove the service door: 1. Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive. Remove the security screw from the illustration in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 29).