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... one. Additional information can be aborted at any time by pressing the Esc key. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step is to download the latest BIOS for your product. If...integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is important to a USB key. Download and install any faults and issues that can be aborted at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to install the more ...
... one. Additional information can be aborted at any time by pressing the Esc key. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step is to download the latest BIOS for your product. If...integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is important to a USB key. Download and install any faults and issues that can be aborted at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to install the more ...
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... an ExpressCard 34 Using smart cards (select models only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 Removing a 1394 device 37 Using an eSATA device......42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
... an ExpressCard 34 Using smart cards (select models only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 Removing a 1394 device 37 Using an eSATA device......42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
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... selecting in Computer Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading...
... selecting in Computer Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading...
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... the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with...
... the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with...
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... power to the computer using the smart card PIN. Some USB devices may be used with the device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Using a USB device 35 For more information about device-specific software, see ...the manufacturer's instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be provided with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. These instructions may require additional ...
... power to the computer using the smart card PIN. Some USB devices may be used with the device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Using a USB device 35 For more information about device-specific software, see ...the manufacturer's instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be provided with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. These instructions may require additional ...
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... your information and close all programs associated with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that connects a high-speed multimedia or data... storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ...
... your information and close all programs associated with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that connects a high-speed multimedia or data... storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ...
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...: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to...
...: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to...
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... to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional ... device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. To disconnect a powered external ...
... to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional ... device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. To disconnect a powered external ...
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..., DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices
..., DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices
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... power with the display closed while the computer is running on the Alarms tab in the notification area is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches... a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are not protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay are parked, a...
... power with the display closed while the computer is running on the Alarms tab in the notification area is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches... a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are not protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay are parked, a...
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... be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set , depending on a USB drive. You can use HP SpareKey to save your computer information. You can use the same password for more...
... be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set , depending on a USB drive. You can use HP SpareKey to save your computer information. You can use the same password for more...
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...Setup. NOTE: You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on -screen instructions. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick,... or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. ...
...Setup. NOTE: You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on -screen instructions. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick,... or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. ...
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...the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Copy the renamed file to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. Restart...the file. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Navigate to update the BIOS. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using system diagnostics 1. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Locate the .bin file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click ...
...the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Copy the renamed file to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. Restart...the file. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Navigate to update the BIOS. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using system diagnostics 1. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Locate the .bin file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click ...
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...click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes ... pressing fn+esc (if you need to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix ...
...click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes ... pressing fn+esc (if you need to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix ...
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... a boot location each time the computer turns on your computer. ● Notebook upgrade bay ● Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can... drive bay locations listed may not be included in Computer Setup. You can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices.
... a boot location each time the computer turns on your computer. ● Notebook upgrade bay ● Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can... drive bay locations listed may not be included in Computer Setup. You can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices.
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...not a boot disc), the system will try to boot to the next type of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in Computer Setup 73 NOTE: To connect a NIC to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Considering boot order changes ...key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on -screen instructions. - To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to use a pointing device...
...not a boot disc), the system will try to boot to the next type of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in Computer Setup 73 NOTE: To connect a NIC to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Considering boot order changes ...key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on -screen instructions. - To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to use a pointing device...
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...; The computer will boot from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the boot order, use MultiBoot in the following ways: ● To set variable boot orders. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup...
...; The computer will boot from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the boot order, use MultiBoot in the following ways: ● To set variable boot orders. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup...
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... 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 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock...
... 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 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power ...
...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power ...