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... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
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...new computer 1 To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. For country- Finding more information about your new computer The... recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www...
...new computer 1 To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. For country- Finding more information about your new computer The... recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www...
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... device. To insert a PC Card: 1. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for releasing the insert. 2. This...
... device. To insert a PC Card: 1. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for releasing the insert. 2. This...
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..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory...
..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory...
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...5 External cards and devices To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: The computer has only... one expansion port. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options ...
...5 External cards and devices To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: The computer has only... one expansion port. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options ...
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... with a straw extension can also register to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. You can be used to clean the...blow air around on the TouchPad can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Go to http://www.hp.com/support to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to download ...
... with a straw extension can also register to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. You can be used to clean the...blow air around on the TouchPad can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Go to http://www.hp.com/support to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to download ...
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... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
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... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
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...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... 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 Drives & Solid State Drives...
... 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 Drives & Solid State Drives...
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... POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics?
... POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics?
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... the f2 function key when booting up the system. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download and install any time by pressing the Esc key. If no errors occur, the long/full ... the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. attribute checking ...
... the f2 function key when booting up the system. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download and install any time by pressing the Esc key. If no errors occur, the long/full ... the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. attribute checking ...
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... with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard ... Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models ...
... with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard ... Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models ...
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... Advanced Format drives with applications that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For information about using external SATA communications... Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - As a result, movement of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the hard drive. however, this limitation, the industry is being used 512-byte sectors; Thus, any business notebook ...
... Advanced Format drives with applications that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For information about using external SATA communications... Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - As a result, movement of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the hard drive. however, this limitation, the industry is being used 512-byte sectors; Thus, any business notebook ...
Service Guide
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This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. Item (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. Item (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
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... There are adhesive-backed rubber pads. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Computer feet The computer feet are 4 rubber feet that attach to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Remove the battery: 1.
... There are adhesive-backed rubber pads. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Computer feet The computer feet are 4 rubber feet that attach to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Remove the battery: 1.
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Partially open the computer. 4. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Remove the keyboard: 1.
Partially open the computer. 4. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Remove the keyboard: 1.
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Use a flat-bladed screw driver to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43), and then remove the following components: ● Optical drive (see Optical drive (select models ...
Use a flat-bladed screw driver to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43), and then remove the following components: ● Optical drive (see Optical drive (select models ...
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... the risk of the path to the location on your hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive where the BIOS update is...
... the risk of the path to the location on your hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive where the BIOS update is...
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...click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Software not provided with this computer must be achieved using HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information and restore it if ever needed. To check for recovery discs or... system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up your information ● Recovering a program or driver Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you can be reinstalled manually. 7 Backup and recovery ...
...click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Software not provided with this computer must be achieved using HP Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information and restore it if ever needed. To check for recovery discs or... system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up your information ● Recovering a program or driver Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you can be reinstalled manually. 7 Backup and recovery ...