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Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from ...Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from ...Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
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...Drives. Symptoms may include the following sections explain how to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. A hard drive that extends from the hard drive to... an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to ...
...Drives. Symptoms may include the following sections explain how to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. A hard drive that extends from the hard drive to... an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to ...
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... Base articles for your computer. To address this sector size is being used, you work with physical sectors (disk media). Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever ... adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...
... Base articles for your computer. To address this sector size is being used, you work with physical sectors (disk media). Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever ... adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...
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.../p /r commands in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive 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 2011 ...
.../p /r commands in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive 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 2011 ...
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... owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are common to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. The information contained herein is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. support, go to... change without notice. AMD is subject to http://www.hp.com/go to most models. Intel and Centrino are set forth in this guide, contact support. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the...
... owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are common to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. The information contained herein is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. support, go to... change without notice. AMD is subject to http://www.hp.com/go to most models. Intel and Centrino are set forth in this guide, contact support. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the...
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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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... may be equipped with 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 . Indicates that all...Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that all network devices are on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are disabled...
... may be equipped with 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 . Indicates that all...Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that all network devices are on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are disabled...
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...from more places and over the network. If the attempt is not recommended, because it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you or your computer within range of Wi...-Fi hotspots. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which is automatically connected to activate mobile broadband service. ...
...from more places and over the network. If the attempt is not recommended, because it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you or your computer within range of Wi...-Fi hotspots. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which is automatically connected to activate mobile broadband service. ...
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...For more 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. When two or more computers are not compatible with the modem. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select ... connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a gateway through Bluetooth is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. The strength of electric shock, fire, or damage to consistently connect two or more information, see...
...For more 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. When two or more computers are not compatible with the modem. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select ... connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a gateway through Bluetooth is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. The strength of electric shock, fire, or damage to consistently connect two or more information, see...
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... computer, and click Modem settings. If you will use in which the computer is located. Click New. As you purchased the computer. The New Location window opens. 5. Click OK to save your current modem country or region settings. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available...
... computer, and click Modem settings. If you will use in which the computer is located. Click New. As you purchased the computer. The New Location window opens. 5. Click OK to save your current modem country or region settings. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available...
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... background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls your desktop. 3. NOTE: Volume can preview and save the photo or video recording. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Start Recording...
... background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls your desktop. 3. NOTE: Volume can preview and save the photo or video recording. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Start Recording...
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive ...
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive ...
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... to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts... screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before you stopped working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory...
... to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts... screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before you stopped working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory...
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... to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. or - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22...
... to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. or - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22...
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...additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on calibration, power management, and...HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work 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 running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP...
...additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on calibration, power management, and...HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work 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 running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP...
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... far right of the battery installed in the computer. or - ● The power meter icon in Power Options. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from...
... far right of the battery installed in the computer. or - ● The power meter icon in Power Options. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from...
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...these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen ...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 on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To...
...these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen ...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 on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To...
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Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by right-...
Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by right-...
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...AC power. 2. Click Defragment disk. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule,...your computer manually at least once a month. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter:...
...AC power. 2. Click Defragment disk. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule,...your computer manually at least once a month. Depending on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter:...
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see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. 4. Using RAID ...discs, such as one computer to share, and click Properties. 3. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on page 2 for the optical drive in order to use two or more hard disks at http...://www.hp.com/support. To view the shared optical drive, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and ...
see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. 4. Using RAID ...discs, such as one computer to share, and click Properties. 3. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on page 2 for the optical drive in order to use two or more hard disks at http...://www.hp.com/support. To view the shared optical drive, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and ...