HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES...
...? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES...
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...driver are configured 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. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: ... an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues.
...driver are configured 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. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: ... an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your computer. Second Edition: April 2013 First ...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. For any software product preinstalled on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation....
... not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your computer. Second Edition: April 2013 First ...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. For any software product preinstalled on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation....
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...3 Finding your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 18 v
Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...3 Finding your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 18 v
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... the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming ...27 Rotating (select models only 27 2-finger click (select models only 28 Flicking (select models only 28 Edge swipes ...29 Right-edge swipe 29 Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and...
... the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming ...27 Rotating (select models only 27 2-finger click (select models only 28 Flicking (select models only 28 Edge swipes ...29 Right-edge swipe 29 Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and...
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... easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...69 Using HP Recovery media to recover 70 Changing the computer boot order 70 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 70 12 Specifications ...71 Input power ...71 Operating environment ...
... easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...69 Using HP Recovery media to recover 70 Changing the computer boot order 70 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 70 12 Specifications ...71 Input power ...71 Operating environment ...
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... 2 Getting to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to the computer. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive eject button (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) AC adapter light...
... 2 Getting to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to the computer. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive eject button (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) AC adapter light...
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...Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification ... computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in which the devices have been ...
...Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification ... computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in which the devices have been ...
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... to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of each device communicates directly with one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. Using the wireless controls You can explore the globe and access information from the list of individual devices. All of websites using these features: ●...
... to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of each device communicates directly with one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. Using the wireless controls You can explore the globe and access information from the list of individual devices. All of websites using these features: ●...
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... is white. NOTE: If you to manually search for and connect to a network or to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is on...
... is white. NOTE: If you to manually search for and connect to a network or to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is on...
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...an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on page 41. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Component (1) (2) (3) ... Optical drive Speakers Description Records sound. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on select models, high-definition devices. Records video and captures still photographs. Multimedia Features Here are some of apps. On: The webcam is in ...
...an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on page 41. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Component (1) (2) (3) ... Optical drive Speakers Description Records sound. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on select models, high-definition devices. Records video and captures still photographs. Multimedia Features Here are some of apps. On: The webcam is in ...
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Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps. For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features
Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps. For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features
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...fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to navigate the computer with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). You can be used on your fingers. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can...gestures that let your computer. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on ...
...fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to navigate the computer with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). You can be used on your fingers. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can...gestures that let your computer. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on ...
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Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in the TouchPad zone. Using TouchPad gestures 27 Pinching/zooming ...
Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in the TouchPad zone. Using TouchPad gestures 27 Pinching/zooming ...
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...) Flicking allows you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for specific apps where you to open the options menu for the selected object. NOTE: Rotate ...
...) Flicking allows you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for specific apps where you to open the options menu for the selected object. NOTE: Rotate ...
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...backup or recovery When you disconnect external power, the following symptoms when it is connected to the HP website for more information about connecting to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes appearance. Running on the Desktop changes... appearance. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Running on . ● The ...
...backup or recovery When you disconnect external power, the following symptoms when it is connected to the HP website for more information about connecting to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes appearance. Running on the Desktop changes... appearance. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Running on . ● The ...
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... the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is not functioning and should be unused and disconnected from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to...
... the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is not functioning and should be unused and disconnected from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to...
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... a CD, DVD, or (on this versatile interface allows you to connect to numerous kinds of external devices to connect the device. others have on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with software that help you have their own power source. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers...
... a CD, DVD, or (on this versatile interface allows you to connect to numerous kinds of external devices to connect the device. others have on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with software that help you have their own power source. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers...
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... (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you are available: ◦ CD-Recordable (CD-R), which requires a 1080pcapable HDTV or monitor. ● Attempting to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that is not clean, wipe...
... (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you are available: ◦ CD-Recordable (CD-R), which requires a 1080pcapable HDTV or monitor. ● Attempting to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that is not clean, wipe...
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... the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page...
... the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page...