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... and marks this white paper. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as a bad... the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can experience issues due to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute...
... and marks this white paper. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as a bad... the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can experience issues due to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 1 TIP: To quickly return to a network on page 14. ● Become familiar with a group? See details in Connecting to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See Backing up your work and entertainment. But did you know that you set up and register the computer, we... recommend the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the Windows 8 Basics guide to a wired or wireless network. Learn more HP resources. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to a TV and watch a YouTube video on the computer. Fun things to get the ...
... 1 TIP: To quickly return to a network on page 14. ● Become familiar with a group? See details in Connecting to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See Backing up your work and entertainment. But did you know that you set up and register the computer, we... recommend the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the Windows 8 Basics guide to a wired or wireless network. Learn more HP resources. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to a TV and watch a YouTube video on the computer. Fun things to get the ...
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... then select User guides, or go /orderdocuments. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http...://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
... then select User guides, or go /orderdocuments. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http...://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
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... Security, and then in your computer. Finding your computer: 1. Locating software ● To find out what software is included on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out..., click Device Manager. Front Component Speakers (2) Description Produce sound. 2 Getting to display the App bar, and then click the All apps icon. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel. 2.
... Security, and then in your computer. Finding your computer: 1. Locating software ● To find out what software is included on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out..., click Device Manager. Front Component Speakers (2) Description Produce sound. 2 Getting to display the App bar, and then click the All apps icon. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel. 2.
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To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support. For wireless regulatory .... For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna free from the list of apps. Display 7 To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from obstructions. Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the...
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support. For wireless regulatory .... For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna free from the list of apps. Display 7 To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from obstructions. Display Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the...
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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... shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information. From the Start screen, type power options. 2. Buttons Component Power button Description ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button down briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing...
... shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information. From the Start screen, type power options. 2. Buttons Component Power button Description ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button down briefly to exit Hibernation. CAUTION: Pressing...
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Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Execute frequently used system functions. Displays the Start screen.
Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Execute frequently used system functions. Displays the Start screen.
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... during routine operation. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent...
... during routine operation. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent...
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... the model. In a PAN, each other Bluetoothenabled devices, such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to...
... the model. In a PAN, each other Bluetoothenabled devices, such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to...
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... network cable to connect your wireless router to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). From the Start screen, type network and sharing. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help , and then select Help and Support from the options displayed. Using an Internet service...it in your computer, you a user ID and a password to a wireless network 15 To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help set up Internet access in a safe place. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the list of ...
... network cable to connect your wireless router to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). From the Start screen, type network and sharing. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help , and then select Help and Support from the options displayed. Using an Internet service...it in your computer, you a user ID and a password to a wireless network 15 To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help set up Internet access in a safe place. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the list of ...
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... use a combination of both data and requests for data that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help in wireless router. Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that are concerned about the security of a wireless network installation...
... use a combination of both data and requests for data that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help in wireless router. Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that are concerned about the security of a wireless network installation...
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... the connection. WARNING! Click Connect. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the list. 4. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Connecting to enter a security code. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of the taskbar, to , open the Network Sharing Center...
... the connection. WARNING! Click Connect. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the list. 4. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Connecting to enter a security code. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of the taskbar, to , open the Network Sharing Center...
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... sound. Produce sound. 19 Multimedia Features Here are some of USB ports, see Using a USB device on select models, high-definition devices. From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc...
... sound. Produce sound. 19 Multimedia Features Here are some of USB ports, see Using a USB device on select models, high-definition devices. From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc...
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..., capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of the world. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the list of personal injury, adjust the volume... enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Using audio On your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to adjust the volume.
..., capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of the world. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the list of personal injury, adjust the volume... enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Using audio On your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to adjust the volume.
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...TV. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which connects analog video devices. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies to access a network. To check the recording functions on...Hardware and Sound > Sound. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which allows you to watch on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to the computer's VGA port.
...TV. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which connects analog video devices. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies to access a network. To check the recording functions on...Hardware and Sound > Sound. Most computers have a video graphics array (VGA) port, which allows you to watch on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to the computer's VGA port.
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... Control Panel from the monitor or projector to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device...
... Control Panel from the monitor or projector to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device...
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...right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the HDMI cable to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. On the Playback tab, click the name of apps. Click Set ...only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. Using video 23 On the Playback tab, click Speakers and Headphones. 3. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of the digital output device. 3. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and...
...right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the HDMI cable to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. On the Playback tab, click the name of apps. Click Set ...only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. Using video 23 On the Playback tab, click Speakers and Headphones. 3. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of the digital output device. 3. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and...
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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