HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../support.html to fail. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been...
.../support.html to fail. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media keys See the Getting Started guide for information ...● Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to...
... computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media keys See the Getting Started guide for information ...● Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to...
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...microphone. To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in combination with the fn key) ● Volume keys WARNING! Open a multimedia program... and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow...
...microphone. To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in combination with the fn key) ● Volume keys WARNING! Open a multimedia program... and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow...
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... to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you stopped working. CAUTION: ...To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running...
... to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you stopped working. CAUTION: ...To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running...
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...BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. DriveLock user password* Protects access to support this password, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at... DriveLock. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to enter Computer Setup. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. It is used to...
...BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. DriveLock user password* Protects access to support this password, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at... DriveLock. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to enter Computer Setup. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. It is used to...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... data. ● Offers the option to activate self-encrypting drives (select models only). Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create stronger passwords for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Used to obtain Privacy Manager Certificates, which automatically...
... data. ● Offers the option to activate self-encrypting drives (select models only). Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create stronger passwords for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Used to obtain Privacy Manager Certificates, which automatically...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...cannot be secured. The employees need access to encrypt the email sent and received from the computer by the authorities. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools can also help remotely manage and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to send ... make sure that only the members of the board of the encryption key so only they could be used during general credit card purchases on all the computers with Privacy Manager. Example 2: A CEO wants to function. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards will ...
...cannot be secured. The employees need access to encrypt the email sent and received from the computer by the authorities. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools can also help remotely manage and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to send ... make sure that only the members of the board of the encryption key so only they could be used during general credit card purchases on all the computers with Privacy Manager. Example 2: A CEO wants to function. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards will ...
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...: ● Use passwords with numbers or special characters in the middle, for letters in a key word. When used for the password, or any specifications that are set by IT administrator Function Used to access Embedded Security features, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from... access to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for letters I or L. ● Combine words from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in a file, such as secure email, file, and folder encryption.
...: ● Use passwords with numbers or special characters in the middle, for letters in a key word. When used for the password, or any specifications that are set by IT administrator Function Used to access Embedded Security features, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from... access to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for letters I or L. ● Combine words from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in a file, such as secure email, file, and folder encryption.
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...mini memory cards ▲ To set up your contactless card for use with the smart card. ◦ Erase HP ProtectTools data only-Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of the card. If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of contactless ...if the associated driver from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used with HP Protect Tools. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication ...
...mini memory cards ▲ To set up your contactless card for use with the smart card. ◦ Erase HP ProtectTools data only-Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of the card. If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of contactless ...if the associated driver from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used with HP Protect Tools. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... a prepurchased Product Key. To log in to https://cc.absolute.com/. 2. Go to the Customer Center: 1. Once complete, you can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to monitor or manage the computer. If configured, Computrace can continue to function even if the ...locating and recovering the computer. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 3. Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools: 1. Connect to remotely monitor, manage, and track your Customer Center account information. 10 Theft recovery...
... a prepurchased Product Key. To log in to https://cc.absolute.com/. 2. Go to the Customer Center: 1. Once complete, you can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to monitor or manage the computer. If configured, Computrace can continue to function even if the ...locating and recovering the computer. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 3. Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools: 1. Connect to remotely monitor, manage, and track your Customer Center account information. 10 Theft recovery...
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... user, a computer worm, or a virus taking ownership of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as an authentication factor when the user logs on your computer model. For example, Credential Manager can use Embedded Security for... HP ProtectTools. NOTE: The process of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...
... user, a computer worm, or a virus taking ownership of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as an authentication factor when the user logs on your computer model. For example, Credential Manager can use Embedded Security for... HP ProtectTools. NOTE: The process of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...
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...and then press enter. 3. To save your password in the notification area at the far right of the Basic User Keys for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Initialization Wizard opens. 2. If you will perform the following tasks: ● Produces a Basic User... Chapter 11 Embedded Security for all owner functions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message is hidden, select Available. 6. Type your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File, select Save Changes and...
...and then press enter. 3. To save your password in the notification area at the far right of the Basic User Keys for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Initialization Wizard opens. 2. If you will perform the following tasks: ● Produces a Basic User... Chapter 11 Embedded Security for all owner functions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message is hidden, select Available. 6. Type your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File, select Save Changes and...
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...If it when device access control policies are accessible. credentials The means by which is authorized to run a public key infrastructure. Glossary 117 The activation process consists of activating the software, encrypting the drive, creating a user account, and creating ... administrator. It can be used in Control Panel. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to perform particular cryptographic functions. Drive Encryption is not running for restoring the information at a later date to be viewed from within...
...If it when device access control policies are accessible. credentials The means by which is authorized to run a public key infrastructure. Glossary 117 The activation process consists of activating the software, encrypting the drive, creating a user account, and creating ... administrator. It can be used in Control Panel. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to perform particular cryptographic functions. Drive Encryption is not running for restoring the information at a later date to be viewed from within...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
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... from the illustration in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. When the keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the fn key. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed...
... from the illustration in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. When the keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the fn key. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed...
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4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination.
4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination.
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...to the system. fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level. The function of the fn+f3 hot key can set the fn+f3 hot key to initiate Hibernation instead of charge remaining in system memory. Displays ...for all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the hard drive. Hot key combination Description fn+f3 Initiates Sleep, which batteries are receiving video information from the computer using the...f6 Decreases speaker volume. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. In all installed batteries. Decreases the screen brightness level.
...to the system. fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level. The function of the fn+f3 hot key can set the fn+f3 hot key to initiate Hibernation instead of charge remaining in system memory. Displays ...for all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the hard drive. Hot key combination Description fn+f3 Initiates Sleep, which batteries are receiving video information from the computer using the...f6 Decreases speaker volume. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. In all installed batteries. Decreases the screen brightness level.
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...when pressed in this section. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the num lk key. Turning the embedded numeric keypad on the embedded numeric...the keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) Embedded numeric keypad (3) num lk key Description Turns the embedded numeric keypad on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the fn key. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or ...
...when pressed in this section. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the num lk key. Turning the embedded numeric keypad on the embedded numeric...the keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) Embedded numeric keypad (3) num lk key Description Turns the embedded numeric keypad on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the fn key. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or ...
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... an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned off , most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For... is turned off, the num lock light on : ◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ● To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is on the computer is off . To turn num lock on or...
... an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned off , most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For... is turned off, the num lock light on : ◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ● To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is on the computer is off . To turn num lock on or...
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... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard 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...
... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard 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...