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 Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive...
...? 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 Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive...
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...points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support ... 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. Page 6 To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://...
...points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support ... 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. Page 6 To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... as constituting an additional warranty. For any software product preinstalled on your local point of Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 697142-002 Product notice This guide... are set forth in the U.S. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. If you agree to be liable for a refund subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days...
... as constituting an additional warranty. For any software product preinstalled on your local point of Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: September 2012 Document Part Number: 697142-002 Product notice This guide... are set forth in the U.S. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. If you agree to be liable for a refund subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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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... optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is using DC power. Releases the disc tray. Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to know your 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...
... optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is using DC power. Releases the disc tray. Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to know your 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...
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...is affixed inside the battery bay. 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 affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or.... ● 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.
...is affixed inside the battery bay. 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 affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or.... ● 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.
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..., the mobile wireless device in corporate offices, your computer are enabled at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is on the model. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with one or more wireless devices, and one or more of each device...
..., the mobile wireless device in corporate offices, your computer are enabled at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is on the model. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with one or more wireless devices, and one or more of each device...
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... connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 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. Connecting...
... connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 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. Connecting...
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... make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using ...Internal microphone Webcam Webcam light USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Speakers Description Records sound. Records video and captures still photographs. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer.
... make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices. From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using ...Internal microphone Webcam Webcam light USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Speakers Description Records sound. Records video and captures still photographs. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer.
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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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... TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the computer. From the Start screen, type control, select Control Panel from the list of gestures...the screen. Using the TouchPad 25 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on a touch screen (select...
... TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the computer. From the Start screen, type control, select Control Panel from the list of gestures...the screen. Using the TouchPad 25 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on a touch screen (select...
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... to turn items such as photos. ● Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. 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 turn items such as photos. ● Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. 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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... three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , left or right. 28 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Flicking (select models only) 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 open the options menu for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and ...
... three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , left or right. 28 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Flicking (select models only) 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 open the options menu for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and ...
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... to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external power: ● The... battery begins to the HP website for more information about connecting to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes appearance. To test the AC adapter: ...
... to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Do not charge the computer battery while you connect the computer to external power: ● The... battery begins to the HP website for more information about connecting to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on the Desktop changes appearance. To test the AC adapter: ...
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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 preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an...
.... ● 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 preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an...
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... to know your computer, also allows quick data transfer. A USB flash drive, connected to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Using a USB device Most computers have more than one USB port, because this computer. others have a builtin optical drive that allows...
... to know your computer, also allows quick data transfer. A USB flash drive, connected to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Using a USB device Most computers have more than one USB port, because this computer. others have a builtin optical drive that allows...
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...: ◦ DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you are using BDs: ● CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. After the information is not clean, wipe it cannot...
...: ◦ DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows you are using BDs: ● CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. After the information is not clean, wipe it cannot...
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...hard drive, you to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. System Restore allows you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Restore and recovery There are several ...options for using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ...
...hard drive, you to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. System Restore allows you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Restore and recovery There are several ...options for using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ...