HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of ...(HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of ...(HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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..., Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error ...message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Shock events can be displayed such as a...
..., Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error ...message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Shock events can be displayed such as a...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For more information, refer to turn off when it is secured in the...performance of the hard drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec.
... sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For more information, refer to turn off when it is secured in the...performance of the hard drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... subject to check your hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues...
... subject to check your hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...seller). SD Logo is subject to most models. Some features may not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for a refund subject to be available on this computer, you ... is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. and other countries. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part...
...seller). SD Logo is subject to most models. Some features may not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for a refund subject to be available on this computer, you ... is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. and other countries. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and mouse ...30 Using the keys ...31 Using the action keys 31 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 32 Using the hot keys 32 6 Managing power ...34 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...34 Initiating and exiting Sleep 34 Enabling and exiting user...
... Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and mouse ...30 Using the keys ...31 Using the action keys 31 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 32 Using the hot keys 32 6 Managing power ...34 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...34 Initiating and exiting Sleep 34 Enabling and exiting user...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Using Internet security software ...59 Using antivirus software ...59 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 60 Securing your wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 ...recovering ...65 Creating recovery media and backups 65 Creating HP Recovery media 66 Restore and recovery ...67 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using...
...Using Internet security software ...59 Using antivirus software ...59 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 60 Securing your wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 ...recovering ...65 Creating recovery media and backups 65 Creating HP Recovery media 66 Restore and recovery ...67 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using...
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... a powerful presentation with a group? See details in Connecting to music or talk radio from an open app or the Desktop, press the Windows logo key on page 65. Learn more HP resources. See Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on page 59. ● Back up your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features...
... a powerful presentation with a group? See details in Connecting to music or talk radio from an open app or the Desktop, press the Windows logo key on page 65. Learn more HP resources. See Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on page 59. ● Back up your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... User guides. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal address. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help... Comfort Guide To access this guide. Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8. ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips. ● Proper workstation setup. ● Guidelines for posture and...
... User guides. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal address. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help... Comfort Guide To access this guide. Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● Overview of using and navigating with Windows 8. ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips. ● Proper workstation setup. ● Guidelines for posture and...
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... at least 5 seconds to turn on page 34. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings: 1. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down briefly to turn off the computer. Click Settings, and then select Power Options from...
... at least 5 seconds to turn on page 34. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings: 1. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down briefly to turn off the computer. Click Settings, and then select Power Options from...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Displays the Start screen. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Execute frequently used system functions. 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 the Start screen. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Execute frequently used system functions. 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.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the microphone jack on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect ... the Desktop. 3. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. To confirm or change ...
... then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the microphone jack on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect ... the Desktop. 3. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. To confirm or change ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... addition to one of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). Touch gestures can be connected to the keyboard and mouse. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. The TouchPad light is on a external mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer...
... addition to one of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). Touch gestures can be connected to the keyboard and mouse. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. The TouchPad light is on a external mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...action key function, press and hold down the key. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you hold down... a monitor is enabled at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to quickly return to the Start screen from operating properly. Using the action keys An action key performs an...
...action key function, press and hold down the key. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you hold down... a monitor is enabled at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to quickly return to the Start screen from operating properly. Using the action keys An action key performs an...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...: Continue to press this key combination until the app you to the Start screen from an open apps. f12 Turns the wireless feature on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform the action. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press... of an audio CD or the next section of the combination. 32 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. + c Opens the charms. + d Opens the Desktop. + tab alt + f4 Switches between open...
...: Continue to press this key combination until the app you to the Start screen from an open apps. f12 Turns the wireless feature on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform the action. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press... of an audio CD or the next section of the combination. 32 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. + c Opens the charms. + d Opens the Desktop. + tab alt + f4 Switches between open...
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... is important to the upper-right or lower-right corner of inactivity when running on , you must enable Hibernation using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep while reading from... plans to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: If you want to resume your work very quickly. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. You can operate on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6...
... is important to the upper-right or lower-right corner of inactivity when running on , you must enable Hibernation using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep while reading from... plans to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: If you want to resume your work very quickly. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. You can operate on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6...
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...the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from ...on and the computer returns to the screen where you stopped working . Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located in Windows Control Panel as follows:: 1. NOTE: If you have set the computer to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen...
...the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. From the Start screen, you can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from ...on and the computer returns to the screen where you stopped working . Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located in Windows Control Panel as follows:: 1. NOTE: If you have set the computer to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., or shut down on battery power. So before removing the battery, save your needs. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows. To remove the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery icon displays a message ...if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery ...
..., or shut down on battery power. So before removing the battery, save your needs. Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows. To remove the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery icon displays a message ...if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Connect the AC adapter to use the Windows Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Contact customer support for an extended period Although you can...
..., click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Connect the AC adapter to use the Windows Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Contact customer support for an extended period Although you can...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your Local DisK: 1. On the Local Disk (C:) Properties window, select Advanced Sharing. 5. To share drives on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 46 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing... information Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window. 3. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. Remove the disc (3) from your computer is part of the disc...
... Sharing data and drives and accessing software When your Local DisK: 1. On the Local Disk (C:) Properties window, select Advanced Sharing. 5. To share drives on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 46 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing... information Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window. 3. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. Remove the disc (3) from your computer is part of the disc...