HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to Solid State Drives. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "...physical connector that extends from the hard drive to shock events. The following sections summarize some 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. In...
... appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to Solid State Drives. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "...physical connector that extends from the hard drive to shock events. The following sections summarize some 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. In...
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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... an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide... is included in print, on the computer hard drive, or on the Web, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook ...
... an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide... is included in print, on the computer hard drive, or on the Web, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... capability 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. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be equipped ... When two or more computers are not compatible with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. 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....
... capability 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. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be equipped ... When two or more computers are not compatible with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. 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....
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...obtain a country- To connect the modem to a wired network 11 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.... into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Click Region and Language. 4. Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Click the Location tab to display your location.
...obtain a country- To connect the modem to a wired network 11 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.... into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Click Region and Language. 4. Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Click the Location tab to display your location.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Getting Started guide for information about your computer model, 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...
... Getting Started guide for information about your computer model, 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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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.... To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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. NOTE: Volume can use the webcam...
.... To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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. NOTE: Volume can use the webcam...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● ...High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is ...
Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● ...High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for...
... optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Set Default, and then click OK. To return audio to any compatible digital or audio component. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
... Set Default, and then click OK. To return audio to any compatible digital or audio component. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). Using battery power WARNING! The computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked ...Questions. 24 Chapter 4 Power management Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. Select computer models can switch between graphic modes to maximize battery life ● Information on battery power whenever it is running programs,...
... Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). Using battery power WARNING! The computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked ...Questions. 24 Chapter 4 Power management Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from HP. Select computer models can switch between graphic modes to maximize battery life ● Information on battery power whenever it is running programs,...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... slot. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the taskbar. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close...
... slot. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the taskbar. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... software, which is usually included with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card...
... software, which is usually included with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Some 1394 devices may look slightly...
.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Some 1394 devices may look slightly...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... associated with the device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the...
... associated with the device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the...
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...drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to ...the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. To disconnect an...
...drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to ...the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. To disconnect an...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. This software runs quietly and efficiently in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. A firewall can be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can detect most cases, repair any...
... a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. This software runs quietly and efficiently in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. A firewall can be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can detect most cases, repair any...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. ● View specification information about your computer. Disable and enable (select models only). System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the system memory. Control access...
... Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. ● View specification information about your computer. Disable and enable (select models only). System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the system memory. Control access...
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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... on a computer. ● Allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents unauthorized users... active even if the hard drive is useful in order to make recovery of users. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of the data more difficult).
... on a computer. ● Allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is reformatted or replaced. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents unauthorized users... active even if the hard drive is useful in order to make recovery of users. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscriptions to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of the data more difficult).