HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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....hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. The latest device driver...
....hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. The latest device driver...
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... on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the connector, use minimal force when...
... on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the connector, use minimal force when...
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...'s video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
...'s video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
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... Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the screen as it was before you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Setting power options 21 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the screen as it was before you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Setting power options 21 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
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...connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. A USB drive can be connected to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to a USB port on the computer. Using a serial device...
...connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. A USB drive can be connected to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to a USB port on the computer. Using a serial device...
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... and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
... and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
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... reader is installed or connected to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is stolen, Computrace can protect your computer for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help...
... reader is installed or connected to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is stolen, Computrace can protect your computer for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help...
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... Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that...
... Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that...
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Using Computer Setup 65 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory. Turn on -screen instructions...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Using Computer Setup 65 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory. Turn on -screen instructions...
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... to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. The hard drive designation is downloaded. Using Computer Setup 69 Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. You may need to access this...
... to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. The hard drive designation is downloaded. Using Computer Setup 69 Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. You may need to access this...
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Turn on -screen instructions. - or - Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. To start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower...
Turn on -screen instructions. - or - Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. To start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower...
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... Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in Computer Setup To start up in Computer Setup. ● To dynamically choose the boot device, by pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is turned on, by changing the boot order in the boot order, use MultiBoot in the Boot Options menu of the screen...
... Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in Computer Setup To start up in Computer Setup. ● To dynamically choose the boot device, by pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is turned on, by changing the boot order in the boot order, use MultiBoot in the Boot Options menu of the screen...
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... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions...
... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions...
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... modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
... modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. Be sure that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Initializing the smart card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can use in its security algorithm. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. Contactless card A contactless card is connected to install...
... HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. Be sure that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Initializing the smart card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can use in its security algorithm. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. Contactless card A contactless card is connected to install...
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... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
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... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... reset your information to start up your information Recovery after software setup, you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive and back up your settings. Note the following types of your system on the type of system instability or failure. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. Click the Burn button to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. Immediately after a system failure is a software...
... reset your information to start up your information Recovery after software setup, you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive and back up your settings. Note the following types of your system on the type of system instability or failure. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. Click the Burn button to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. Immediately after a system failure is a software...
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... use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover information you previously backed up . Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you have previously backed up : 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up to recover your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs...
... use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover information you previously backed up . Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you have previously backed up : 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up to recover your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs...
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... slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease screen brightness 25 decreasing speaker sound 25 description 24 increase screen brightness 25 increasing speaker sound 25 Sleep 25 using 24 I input power 48 integrated webcam light, identifying 16, 17 internal display switch 16, 17 internal microphones...
... slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease screen brightness 25 decreasing speaker sound 25 description 24 increase screen brightness 25 increasing speaker sound 25 Sleep 25 using 24 I input power 48 integrated webcam light, identifying 16, 17 internal display switch 16, 17 internal microphones...