HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Hard...
... to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Hard...
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... 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 are released to SATA... Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides ...
... 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 are released to SATA... Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...proprietor. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full ...a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 697142-002 Product notice This guide describes features that...
...proprietor. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full ...a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 697142-002 Product notice This guide describes features that...
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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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... battery is not charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is idle. 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 know your computer...
... battery is not charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is idle. 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 know your computer...
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.... ● Service label-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. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. Labels 13 The...
.... ● Service label-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. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. Labels 13 The...
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... network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network All of the wireless devices on the model. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Using operating...
... network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network All of the wireless devices on the model. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. Using operating...
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... access point. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to create a new network connection. 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. Be...
... access point. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to create a new network connection. 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. Be...
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...computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. Produce sound. 19 From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list ...different types of apps. Connect optional USB devices. Reads an optical disc. Or, 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. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Internal microphone...
...computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. Produce sound. 19 From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list ...different types of apps. Connect optional USB devices. Reads an optical disc. Or, 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. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Internal microphone...
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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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...to the keyboard and mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers. Using the TouchPad 25 From the Start screen... the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on common tasks...
...to the keyboard and mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers. Using the TouchPad 25 From the Start screen... the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on common tasks...
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To reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. 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 ...
To reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. 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 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 navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place ...
...) 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 navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place ...
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... ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to AC ...9679; The battery begins to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with the computer, a replacement...
... ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to AC ...9679; The battery begins to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to external power with the computer, a replacement...
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.... ● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down (turning off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be...
.... ● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down (turning off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be...
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... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or...
... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or...
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... DVD±R drives. ◦ DVD-Re-Writable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW), which requires a 1080pcapable HDTV or monitor. ● Attempting to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on the DVD. AACS keys require occasional renewal to support playback of the following when using is installed...
... DVD±R drives. ◦ DVD-Re-Writable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW), which requires a 1080pcapable HDTV or monitor. ● Attempting to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on the DVD. AACS keys require occasional renewal to support playback of the following when using is installed...
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... follow the on page 68. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to reinstall the individual application or driver. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows... There are several options for recovering your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your personal files and...
... follow the on page 68. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to reinstall the individual application or driver. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows... There are several options for recovering your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your personal files and...