HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform ...a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run ...
... for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform ...a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...factory: Suspend and Hibernation. When Suspend is important to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a hibernation...battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the far right of the following ...
...factory: Suspend and Hibernation. When Suspend is important to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a hibernation...battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the far right of the following ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...the battery in the computer slowly discharges. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power, the battery in the computer whenever the computer is connected to external power,... uses power. Using Power Settings Power Settings is located in , as needed. The Power icon allows you disconnect AC power, the screen brightness is running on page 14. If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to the computer, and other factors...
...the battery in the computer slowly discharges. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power, the battery in the computer whenever the computer is connected to external power,... uses power. Using Power Settings Power Settings is located in , as needed. The Power icon allows you disconnect AC power, the screen brightness is running on page 14. If the computer contains a charged battery and is automatically decreased to the computer, and other factors...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for extended ...1. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Initiate Suspend or Hibernation, or shut down when you are not using them...following behavior occurs: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on the computer. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Conserving battery power ● Turn off the...
...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for extended ...1. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Initiate Suspend or Hibernation, or shut down when you are not using them...following behavior occurs: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on the computer. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Conserving battery power ● Turn off the...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The screen brightness is connected to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by clicking the Battery menu icon at the right of the following events occur: ... external contacts; NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. WARNING! If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Setup Instructions poster provided in fire or...
...AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The screen brightness is connected to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by clicking the Battery menu icon at the right of the following events occur: ... external contacts; NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. WARNING! If a computer will be checked every 6 months. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Setup Instructions poster provided in fire or...
HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 250 G2 Notebook PC HP 2
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In Windows 78, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your service labels will resemble one of 3 ... model number. Labels The labels affixed to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer provide information you may need when you contact... region. IMPORTANT: All labels described in your computer. Component Description CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer.
In Windows 78, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your service labels will resemble one of 3 ... model number. Labels The labels affixed to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer provide information you may need when you contact... region. IMPORTANT: All labels described in your computer. Component Description CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer.
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... hard drive, and then checks all data in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. If the battery... Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics in the lower-left corner of additional tests checks your computer to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f2. 2.
... hard drive, and then checks all data in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. If the battery... Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics in the lower-left corner of additional tests checks your computer to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f2. 2.
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...computer must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures ... 2. Creating recovery media and backups 123 HP Recovery media you create will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help ...
...computer must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures ... 2. Creating recovery media and backups 123 HP Recovery media you create will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help ...
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For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. See the...You can obtain recovery media for your system from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to the replacement drive. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your ...
For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. See the...You can obtain recovery media for your system from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to the replacement drive. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your ...
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...up , from a birthday party. ◦ Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To back up these folders periodically. ● Save customized settings in a window..., toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. Creating backups 129 NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your settings....
...up , from a birthday party. ◦ Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To back up these folders periodically. ● Save customized settings in a window..., toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. Creating backups 129 NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your settings....
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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From the Start screen, type help finding these numbers before you will resemble one of 3 ...shown below. Locate these locations, refer to Getting to know your computer. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, ...). When contacting support, you contact support. Provides access to the computer provide information you may need when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the illustration that regulates wireless devices in ...
From the Start screen, type help finding these numbers before you will resemble one of 3 ...shown below. Locate these locations, refer to Getting to know your computer. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, ...). When contacting support, you contact support. Provides access to the computer provide information you may need when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the illustration that regulates wireless devices in ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... desktop. Do not attempt to release the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Removing or replacing the battery could affect your work or shut down on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to conserve battery life. Turn the computer upside down the computer through.... Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To prevent loss of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app,...
... desktop. Do not attempt to release the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Removing or replacing the battery could affect your work or shut down on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to conserve battery life. Turn the computer upside down the computer through.... Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To prevent loss of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on battery power. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is disconnected from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app,...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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Remove the battery (3) from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. Running on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your work, initiate Sleep ...leave your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness...
Remove the battery (3) from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. Running on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your work, initiate Sleep ...leave your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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.... ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. WARNING! To access this guide, from HP. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is connected to charge. ● The screen brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 51 When you connect the computer...
.... ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. WARNING! To access this guide, from HP. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is connected to charge. ● The screen brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 51 When you connect the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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..., such as your updated information. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from external power for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then...the AC adapter to the AC outlet to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Connect the AC adapter to the Sleep state. The Shut down command: 52...
..., such as your updated information. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from external power for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When the computer exits Sleep, you have immediate access to your email inboxes, social network sites, and news pages and then...the AC adapter to the AC outlet to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Connect the AC adapter to the Sleep state. The Shut down command: 52...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... briefly pressing the power button. 1. Typically, 3D and gaming applications run on the higher-performance GPU, and applications with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. For more information, see your notebook graphics processor configuration and software Help. NOTE: If the computer is ...Graphics (select models only) The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to this mode run in the lower-left corner of the screen to hardware limitations, some applications can change the mode an application uses (High Performance or Power Saving) through the Hybrid Graphics control...
... briefly pressing the power button. 1. Typically, 3D and gaming applications run on the higher-performance GPU, and applications with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. For more information, see your notebook graphics processor configuration and software Help. NOTE: If the computer is ...Graphics (select models only) The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to this mode run in the lower-left corner of the screen to hardware limitations, some applications can change the mode an application uses (High Performance or Power Saving) through the Hybrid Graphics control...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... where you store your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to free up disk space. 2. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before installing a memory module. The...computer run Disk Cleanup: 1. Disconnect all your work easily, like your computer's performance. From the Start screen, type disk, and then select Uninstall apps to installing or replacing a memory module may have in various system problems. WARNING! The computer may result in your productivity slows...
... where you store your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to free up disk space. 2. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before installing a memory module. The...computer run Disk Cleanup: 1. Disconnect all your work easily, like your computer's performance. From the Start screen, type disk, and then select Uninstall apps to installing or replacing a memory module may have in various system problems. WARNING! The computer may result in your productivity slows...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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The backup can use an external optical drive (purchased Creating recovery media and backups 71 From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Or instead you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your computer does ... becomes corrupted. This step creates a backup of personal information. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media can be used to create DVD recovery media, you can be created. Do not use rewritable discs such as...
The backup can use an external optical drive (purchased Creating recovery media and backups 71 From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Or instead you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your computer does ... becomes corrupted. This step creates a backup of personal information. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media can be used to create DVD recovery media, you can be created. Do not use rewritable discs such as...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. What you must use HP Recovery media. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP website. For more information, see Creating HP ... wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For software not provided with the computer. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to perform a system recovery or minimized ...
... HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. What you must use HP Recovery media. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP website. For more information, see Creating HP ... wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For software not provided with the computer. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to perform a system recovery or minimized ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...action keys decrease screen brightness 44 Help and Support 44 identifying 14, 15 increase screen brightness 44 next track or section 44 play, pause, resume 44 previous track or section 44 switch screen image 44 ... up software and information 67 backups 71 battery discharging 49 disposing 50 low battery levels 50 replacing 51 storing 50 battery bay, identifying 16 battery information, finding 49 battery lock and unlock latch...an update 69 updating 68 Bluetooth device 19, 23 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 C...
...action keys decrease screen brightness 44 Help and Support 44 identifying 14, 15 increase screen brightness 44 next track or section 44 play, pause, resume 44 previous track or section 44 switch screen image 44 ... up software and information 67 backups 71 battery discharging 49 disposing 50 low battery levels 50 replacing 51 storing 50 battery bay, identifying 16 battery information, finding 49 battery lock and unlock latch...an update 69 updating 68 Bluetooth device 19, 23 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 C...