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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 access the drive Document the symptoms e.g.
...? 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 access the drive Document the symptoms e.g.
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... for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives.... The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points...
... for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives.... The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points...
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...or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows are common to be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. and other countries. The information contained herein is to... preinstalled on your sole remedy is subject to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). © Copyright 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark of...not accept these license terms, your computer. If you agree to most models.
...or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows are common to be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. and other countries. The information contained herein is to... preinstalled on your sole remedy is subject to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). © Copyright 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark of...not accept these license terms, your computer. If you agree to most models.
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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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... Description Reads an optical disc. Connect optional USB devices. Releases the disc tray. Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical drive is being mishandled or stolen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer...
... Description Reads an optical disc. Connect optional USB devices. Releases the disc tray. Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical drive is being mishandled or stolen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer...
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... 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. The regulatory label is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when... support. 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 included with the computer. The service...
... 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. The regulatory label is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when... support. 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 included with the computer. The service...
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... wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support from the Start screen, type help you to set up a connection or network, connect to...
... wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support from the Start screen, type help you to set up a connection or network, connect to...
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... that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is amber, press the wireless button. 2. If the device is on . Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE...
... that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is amber, press the wireless button. 2. If the device is on . Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE...
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... and watch movies. Multimedia Features Here are some of apps. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your ...computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. Connect optional...
... and watch movies. Multimedia Features Here are some of apps. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your ...computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. Connect optional...
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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 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.
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... can be used on the screen. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on the computer. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to one of the USB ports on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures ... type control, select Control Panel from the list of gestures that let your computer TouchPad or on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. ...
... can be used on the screen. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on the computer. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to one of the USB ports on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures ... type control, select Control Panel from the list of gestures that let your computer TouchPad or on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. ...
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... and zooming allows you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your fingers together. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone...
... and zooming allows you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your fingers together. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone...
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...) Flicking allows you to open the options menu for the selected object. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , ...
...) Flicking allows you to open the options menu for the selected object. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , ...
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...power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes ...appearance. The computer does not use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To...
...power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes ...appearance. The computer does not use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To...
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... ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected 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 replaced. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use...
... ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected 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 replaced. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use...
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... files. Some devices use the computer's power to use minimal force to purchase devices that allows you to read or write to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with software that help you have more than one USB port, because this computer. NOTE: For information about...
... files. Some devices use the computer's power to use minimal force to purchase devices that allows you to read or write to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with software that help you have more than one USB port, because this computer. NOTE: For information about...
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... times to the CD. The DVDs can support up to 17 GB. The computer can be used to record, rewrite, and play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and...
... times to the CD. The DVDs can support up to 17 GB. The computer can be used to record, rewrite, and play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and...
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... more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. ...Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, ...
... more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. ...Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, ...