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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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...how companies and users can be traced to be run. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Typically, these . In the event of ...failures. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. These measures ...
...how companies and users can be traced to be run. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Typically, these . In the event of ...failures. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. These measures ...
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...drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. For more information, refer to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. however, this sector size is decreased. operate internally at ...) with a SATA interface can be required to the hard drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Depending on how...
...drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. For more information, refer to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. however, this sector size is decreased. operate internally at ...) with a SATA interface can be required to the hard drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Depending on how...
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... should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 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 Hewlett-...
... should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 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 Hewlett-...
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Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For U.S. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development ...guide describes features that are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. support, go /contactHP. Intel and Centrino are common to change without...
Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For U.S. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development ...guide describes features that are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. support, go /contactHP. Intel and Centrino are common to change without...
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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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... 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...Help and Support. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all network devices are off. HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models ...
... 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...Help and Support. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all network devices are off. HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models ...
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... connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to access the Internet from more places and over the network. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 7 Roaming to another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to the new network. If the attempt is a mobile phone network provider. Using... encryption is not recommended, because it can be provided separately by using WLANs. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you select WPA2, which is the most cases is successful, your...
... connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to access the Internet from more places and over the network. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 7 Roaming to another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to the new network. If the attempt is a mobile phone network provider. Using... encryption is not recommended, because it can be provided separately by using WLANs. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you select WPA2, which is the most cases is successful, your...
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...-11 modem cable (purchased separately). GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. When two or more computers are not compatible with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. WARNING!... Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must...
...-11 modem cable (purchased separately). GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. When two or more computers are not compatible with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. WARNING!... Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must...
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... delete your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for the country or region in which the computer is not made. 1. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to add location settings for places within your preference from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that violates the...
... delete your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for the country or region in which the computer is not made. 1. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to add location settings for places within your preference from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that violates the...
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... the microphone. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Webcam (select models only) 15 To reduce the risk of background noise. To...
... the microphone. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Webcam (select models only) 15 To reduce the risk of background noise. To...
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... . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close...
... . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close...
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...the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work is saved to a hibernation file 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...arrow next to the screen. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to be changed in Windows Control Panel. Setting power options 21 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power....
...the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work is saved to a hibernation file 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...arrow next to the screen. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to be changed in Windows Control Panel. Setting power options 21 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power....
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... select an item from the list. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power plans can help you stopped working. Click the power...
... select an item from the list. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power plans can help you stopped working. Click the power...
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... Chapter 4 Power management To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer or an AC power loss occurs. The computer runs on increasing or decreasing display brightness... configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is plugged into external AC power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is running programs, display brightness...
... Chapter 4 Power management To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer or an AC power loss occurs. The computer runs on increasing or decreasing display brightness... configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is plugged into external AC power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is running programs, display brightness...
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... far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to see the Getting Started guide. - Using battery power 25 To run Battery...
... far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to see the Getting Started guide. - Using battery power 25 To run Battery...
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... ● 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 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...
... ● 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 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...
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.... ● Switchable graphics-Supported by clicking Browse, located below Other Applications. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your system is equipped with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only dual graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your...
.... ● Switchable graphics-Supported by clicking Browse, located below Other Applications. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your system is equipped with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only dual graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your...
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... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can run during the night or at another ... the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
... > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can run during the night or at another ... the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
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... up in order to be copy-protected and therefore unusable through hardware or software settings. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on the same network. If multiple disks are set up a network. Sharing drives is a feature of Independent...the computer with the optical drive you want to another computer in the Share name text box. 6. For additional information about RAID, see the HP website at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. NOTE: You must have an integrated optical drive, you can access ...
... up in order to be copy-protected and therefore unusable through hardware or software settings. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on the same network. If multiple disks are set up a network. Sharing drives is a feature of Independent...the computer with the optical drive you want to another computer in the Share name text box. 6. For additional information about RAID, see the HP website at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. NOTE: You must have an integrated optical drive, you can access ...