HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Typically, these... to shock events. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to Solid State Drives. The following : The SSD drive is not applicable to ): File ...
...drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Typically, these... to shock events. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to Solid State Drives. The following : The SSD drive is not applicable to ): File ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
... 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access this guide may not be available on the ...Web at http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide on...
...for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access this guide may not be available on the ...Web at http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide on...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select... systems may be equipped with the modem. When two or more computers to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs....
... cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select... systems may be equipped with the modem. When two or more computers to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs....
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... telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Connecting a country- Click the Location tab to display your location. or region...
... telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Connecting a country- Click the Location tab to display your location. or region...
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... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
... may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
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... into the microphone. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Adjusting the volume Depending on your...
... into the microphone. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. You can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Adjusting the volume Depending on your...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. For information on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ...Taking still photos Administrators can set the security level for information about your Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. For information on switching the screen image, see your computer's video...
... VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. For information on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ...Taking still photos Administrators can set the security level for information about your Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. For information on switching the screen image, see your computer's video...
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...). DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the DisplayPort device. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the video...
...). DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the DisplayPort device. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the video...
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... to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the...
... to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage. or - Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications,...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 plugged into external AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on power ...
...HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in case of a power outage. or - Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications,...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 plugged into external AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on power ...
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... of the slot. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). If you are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an...
... of the slot. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). If you are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an...
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... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that can be used with the computer. The...
... a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that can be used with the computer. The...
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... the cable to the USB port. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some...
... the cable to the USB port. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some...
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... the device has been detected. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To...
... the device has been detected. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To...
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Turn on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the serial port on the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using a ... a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment...
Turn on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the serial port on the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using a ... a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment...
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... to worry about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. You will automatically be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that can block access to Internet games, interfere with a set of both...
... to worry about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. You will automatically be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that can block access to Internet games, interfere with a set of both...
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... computer components that are required to start the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Select no operation and TPM status (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on...
... computer components that are required to start the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Select no operation and TPM status (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced. Computrace for protected digital certificate operations. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents unauthorized...and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of tracking and tracing subscriptions to user data and credentials stored on the hard drive in protecting user ...
... of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced. Computrace for protected digital certificate operations. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents unauthorized...and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● Allows administrators to disable access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of tracking and tracing subscriptions to user data and credentials stored on the hard drive in protecting user ...