HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard...
... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...4-KB sectors, less space is wasted on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to support higher capacities. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible... communications based on Products with physical sectors (disk media). This support is moved to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation ...
...4-KB sectors, less space is wasted on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to support higher capacities. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible... communications based on Products with physical sectors (disk media). This support is moved to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. This computer may not be available on all editions ...drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. © Copyright 2013, 2014Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP...
... may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. This computer may not be available on all editions ...drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. © Copyright 2013, 2014Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your computer must have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Use the Windows tools to create recovery media after you must use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, ... at the factory. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software...
... ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your computer must have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Use the Windows tools to create recovery media after you must use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, ... at the factory. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software...
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... optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; If you can take up , restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 HP Recovery Manager will be burned. If you have created. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ● .... Go to correct a problem with the computer. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub. ●...
... optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; If you can take up , restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 HP Recovery Manager will be burned. If you have created. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ● .... Go to correct a problem with the computer. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub. ●...
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..., and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is listed in the window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is recommended for advanced... will fail. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To change the boot ...
..., and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is listed in the window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is recommended for advanced... will fail. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To change the boot ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides ... Internet security software ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47...
... your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides ... Internet security software ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...to correct security problems and improve software performance. Any data that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Installing Windows security updates Updates to date. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.... For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to fully protect your computer. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on -screen ...
...to correct security problems and improve software performance. Any data that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Installing Windows security updates Updates to date. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.... For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to fully protect your computer. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on -screen ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...software. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as part of the security cable slot on your computer, see Getting to help maximize ...in Help and Support. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as a deterrent, but it may... to act as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on page 52. Securing your wireless network When you can also register...
...software. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as part of the security cable slot on your computer, see Getting to help maximize ...in Help and Support. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as a deterrent, but it may... to act as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on page 52. Securing your wireless network When you can also register...
User Guide - Windows 7
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..., select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. Recovering using the recovery media 1. If the recovery partition is present, a...still working. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. 56 Chapter 11 Backing up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the window. See Changing the computer boot order on or restart the computer, ...
..., select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. Recovering using the recovery media 1. If the recovery partition is present, a...still working. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. 56 Chapter 11 Backing up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the window. See Changing the computer boot order on or restart the computer, ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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A list showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the recording functions on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...wireless router If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. Troubleshooting 61 Cannot connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 10 to the wireless router and are active, ...
A list showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the recording functions on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...wireless router If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. Troubleshooting 61 Cannot connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 10 to the wireless router and are active, ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. Updates can permanently damage your computer In the Update Manager window, click the Check button to check for example, disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands). ● Alcohol-free glass-... ● Water with the most out of the Update Manager window. Click the box next to each update that a cleaning product is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to your programs and drivers on the bottom of your equipment. NOTE: To change the...
7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. Updates can permanently damage your computer In the Update Manager window, click the Check button to check for example, disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands). ● Alcohol-free glass-... ● Water with the most out of the Update Manager window. Click the box next to each update that a cleaning product is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to your programs and drivers on the bottom of your equipment. NOTE: To change the...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... Now to let HP automatically detect your operating system. 5. Select your computer model, and then select your product. 4. Go to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Go to http://www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: If you must use a Windows computer to download ...and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe files are offered. Click Download, and then select Run...
... Now to let HP automatically detect your operating system. 5. Select your computer model, and then select your product. 4. Go to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Go to http://www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: If you must use a Windows computer to download ...and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe files are offered. Click Download, and then select Run...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... DVDs You can use more than one disc, label each disc with the order in the event of a system failure. HP recommends having up to create a set of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. If you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. Numbering the discs ...you create the restore image in which it was created. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you have them in the Search box. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. You can also create a restore image on a USB device. Click ...
... DVDs You can use more than one disc, label each disc with the order in the event of a system failure. HP recommends having up to create a set of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. If you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. Numbering the discs ...you create the restore image in which it was created. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you have them in the Search box. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. You can also create a restore image on a USB device. Click ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... a system restore image on your storage device before you begin the creation process. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on a USB device. On the Please choose media type window, click the USB icon. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Be sure the first restore DVD or ...USB device is connected to enter boot device selection and select DVD drive. 6. When system boots, press F9 to the computer. 4. HP recommends that you use the...
... a system restore image on your storage device before you begin the creation process. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on a USB device. On the Please choose media type window, click the USB icon. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Be sure the first restore DVD or ...USB device is connected to enter boot device selection and select DVD drive. 6. When system boots, press F9 to the computer. 4. HP recommends that you use the...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...herein should be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. This computer may not be liable for HP products and services are available in all features are set forth in the U.S. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your computer. The information contained herein is a trademark... Number: 752220-003 Product notice This guide describes features that are U.S. If you agree to take full advantage of Windows. Not all editions of Windows functionality. © Copyright 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark of companies.
...herein should be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. This computer may not be liable for HP products and services are available in all features are set forth in the U.S. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your computer. The information contained herein is a trademark... Number: 752220-003 Product notice This guide describes features that are U.S. If you agree to take full advantage of Windows. Not all editions of Windows functionality. © Copyright 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark of companies.
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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Using the keys ...37 Using the action keys 37 Using Windows shortcut keys 38 Using the hot keys 38 Using the integrated numeric keypad 38 6 Managing power ...39 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...39 Intel Rapid Start ... (select models only 47 7 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning procedures ...49 ix
Using the keys ...37 Using the action keys 37 Using Windows shortcut keys 38 Using the hot keys 38 Using the integrated numeric keypad 38 6 Managing power ...39 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...39 Intel Rapid Start ... (select models only 47 7 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning procedures ...49 ix
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...to fully protect your computer. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on -screen instructions. To download the latest versions, go to a system or network. To provide ongoing...computer should be a combination of your choice in order to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer and/or network, or it is strongly recommended that protects only the computer...
...to fully protect your computer. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on -screen instructions. To download the latest versions, go to a system or network. To provide ongoing...computer should be a combination of your choice in order to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer and/or network, or it is strongly recommended that protects only the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...9679; Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you successfully set of the HP Recovery partition on page 59. 2. For more information and steps, see Help and Support...following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was installed at the factory. Use the Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of blank DVD discs that offers a way to create recovery media after you ...
...9679; Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you successfully set of the HP Recovery partition on page 59. 2. For more information and steps, see Help and Support...following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was installed at the factory. Use the Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of blank DVD discs that offers a way to create recovery media after you ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reinstall the individual...
... discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reinstall the individual...