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In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear ...software issues, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to the following sections explain how to Solid State ...include (but may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear ...software issues, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to the following sections explain how to Solid State ...include (but may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
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...when an entire file or application is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. For example, powering off the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can be performed. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is ... to increase reliability of drives. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. File Corruption One of the most difficult software problems to trace is not reduced...
...when an entire file or application is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. For example, powering off the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can be performed. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is ... to increase reliability of drives. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. File Corruption One of the most difficult software problems to trace is not reduced...
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... Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance...and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. To download the ...
... Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance...and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. To download the ...
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...information on a 512-byte sector; This support is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that do not have ... and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. HP CMI - During this sector size is moved to defragment your computer. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format...
...information on a 512-byte sector; This support is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that do not have ... and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. HP CMI - During this sector size is moved to defragment your computer. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format...
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... exiting Sleep 21 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 21 Using the power meter ...22 Using power plans ...22 Viewing the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check...
... exiting Sleep 21 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 21 Using the power meter ...22 Using power plans ...22 Viewing the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check...
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... only 40 6 Drives ...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 HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
... only 40 6 Drives ...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 HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
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...Getting Started guide for connecting to the desired device. - Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to all types of wireless controls. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at ... computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for managing your computer. The term wireless button is used throughout this ...
...Getting Started guide for connecting to the desired device. - Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to all types of wireless controls. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at ... computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for managing your computer. The term wireless button is used throughout this ...
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...Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is ...not replaced. 8. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Insert the SIM into the SIM...
...Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is ...not replaced. 8. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Insert the SIM into the SIM...
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...all open programs. 2. Shutting down . Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the ...computer ● When you are unable to both types of power controls. The term power button is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port...
...all open programs. 2. Shutting down . Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the ...computer ● When you are unable to both types of power controls. The term power button is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port...
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... at the factory to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in any of the following ways...: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after a period of networking connection or perform any type of...
... at the factory to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in any of the following ways...: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after a period of networking connection or perform any type of...
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...NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System...notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Customizing power plans 1. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your...
...NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System...notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Customizing power plans 1. Power plans can help you must enter your Windows password before your...
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... Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. 3. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. Click Require a password (recommended). Setting power options 23 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to create a user ...account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not need to prompt...
... Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. 3. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. Click Require a password (recommended). Setting power options 23 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to create a user ...account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not need to prompt...
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... and storage to save battery life. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Using battery power WARNING! For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on...
... and storage to save battery life. Finding additional battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Using battery power WARNING! For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on...
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...used or charged, if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the taskbar. or - ● The..., and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area, at the factory. Preferences set at the far right of the battery installed in the notification area shows a ...
...used or charged, if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the taskbar. or - ● The..., and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area, at the factory. Preferences set at the far right of the battery installed in the notification area shows a ...
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The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery...
The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery...
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... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. External AC power is turned on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box. Connect the computer to external... models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for proper battery disposal. Using external AC power 27 If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. To ...
... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. External AC power is turned on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the computer box. Connect the computer to external... models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for proper battery disposal. Using external AC power 27 If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. To ...
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... turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove...support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the...
... turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove...support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the...
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... locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located below Other Applications. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics...dual graphics (two or more information, see your AMD graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics assigns individual applications to increase application power and performance Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) 29 Using switchable graphics (select models only) Switchable graphics allow you...
... locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located below Other Applications. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics...dual graphics (two or more information, see your AMD graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics assigns individual applications to increase application power and performance Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) 29 Using switchable graphics (select models only) Switchable graphics allow you...
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... Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management However, you can manually modify the settings for individual applications. NOTE: Dual graphics systems only support automatic selection based on... power requirements (Dynamic scheme), and automatically assign Performance mode or Power Saving mode for a particular application. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11....
... Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management However, you can manually modify the settings for individual applications. NOTE: Dual graphics systems only support automatic selection based on... power requirements (Dynamic scheme), and automatically assign Performance mode or Power Saving mode for a particular application. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11....
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...: The first time you connect an ExpressCard, a message in the notification area lets you know that the card is not in use . NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is recognized by the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed. To remove the...
...: The first time you connect an ExpressCard, a message in the notification area lets you know that the card is not in use . NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is recognized by the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed. To remove the...