HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: • Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver...
... power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: • Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...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 ...9 Buttons ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an 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...
...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 ...9 Buttons ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 Using an optional security cable lock 60 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 62 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...63 11 Backing up, restoring, and 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...
... wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 Using an optional security cable lock 60 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 62 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...63 11 Backing up, restoring, and 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... fan starts up automatically to a headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: For details about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. WARNING! NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card...
... fan starts up automatically to a headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: For details about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. WARNING! NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., hotels, and universities. For more of your computer are off the wireless devices simultaneously. But even at the factory, so the wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at home, you turn off . 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 as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and...
..., hotels, and universities. For more of your computer are off the wireless devices simultaneously. But even at the factory, so the wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at home, you turn off . 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 as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the Start screen, type network and sharing. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. To reduce the risk of the taskbar. 3. If the wireless light is made, mouse-over the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the connection. NOTE: If 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...
... the Start screen, type network and sharing. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. To reduce the risk of the taskbar. 3. If the wireless light is made, mouse-over the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the connection. NOTE: If 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... connecting audio devices, be sure to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. To connect wireless headphones or speakers to USB ports (or the audio-out jack) on your computer or on page 23. WARNING! With the webcam, you to Help and Support. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack HDMI port External monitor port Description Produces sound when connected to adjust the volume. To reduce the risk of apps. Connects an optional video or audio device...
... connecting audio devices, be sure to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. To connect wireless headphones or speakers to USB ports (or the audio-out jack) on your computer or on page 23. WARNING! With the webcam, you to Help and Support. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack HDMI port External monitor port Description Produces sound when connected to adjust the volume. To reduce the risk of apps. Connects an optional video or audio device...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with your computer TouchPad or on the screen. The guide provides information on . TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you to control the pointing device on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Touch gestures can be connected to perform routine tasks. From the Start screen, type control, select Control Panel from the list of the USB ports...
... keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with your computer TouchPad or on the screen. The guide provides information on . TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you to control the pointing device on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Touch gestures can be connected to perform routine tasks. From the Start screen, type control, select Control Panel from the list of the USB ports...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). Using the keys Your computer has different ways to support. To use an action key function...
.... See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). Using the keys Your computer has different ways to support. To use an action key function...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the Power saver setting in the notification area on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life...
... the Power saver setting in the notification area on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. NOTE: For more than one USB port, because this computer. See Getting to know your computer on page 14. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Some devices use , see Connecting to purchase devices that...
... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. NOTE: For more than one USB port, because this computer. See Getting to know your computer on page 14. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Some devices use , see Connecting to purchase devices that...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... both the internal and an external display may be used to record information one time on the disc, it cannot be used in the drive. A double-sided DVD can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is recorded on the CD. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your wireless feature. The DVDs can store...
... both the internal and an external display may be used to record information one time on the disc, it cannot be used in the drive. A double-sided DVD can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is recorded on the CD. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your wireless feature. The DVDs can store...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 51 To install a hard drive, reverse this , the hard drive works harder to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. After you use your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and...
... AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 51 To install a hard drive, reverse this , the hard drive works harder to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. After you use your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... under the hard drive cover. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your physical work . Remove the battery from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer's performance. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from...
... under the hard drive cover. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your physical work . Remove the battery from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer's performance. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Start screen, type help protect your computer, Internet security software that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order...
... Start screen, type help protect your computer, Internet security software that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the download is functioning properly. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions...
... the download is functioning properly. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...; If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Restore and recovery 67 For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall...
...; If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Restore and recovery 67 For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...monitor port, identifying 20 F firewall software 59 fn key, identifying 11, 32 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 23 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 20 Hibernation enabling 35 initiated during critical battery level 38 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys description 32 display system information 33 using 32 HP and third-party software updates, installing 60 HP Recovery Manager 69 correcting boot problems 70 starting 69 HP Recovery media creating 66 recovery 70 HP Recovery partition 69 recovery 69 removing...
...monitor port, identifying 20 F firewall software 59 fn key, identifying 11, 32 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 23 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 20 Hibernation enabling 35 initiated during critical battery level 38 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys description 32 display system information 33 using 32 HP and third-party software updates, installing 60 HP Recovery Manager 69 correcting boot problems 70 starting 69 HP Recovery media creating 66 recovery 70 HP Recovery partition 69 recovery 69 removing...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...webcam light, identifying 7, 19 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 7, 19 Internet connection setup 16 Internet security software, using 59 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5, 20 audio-out (headphone) 5, 20 network 5 RJ-45 (network) 5 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 32 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 regulatory 13 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 12 lights AC adapter 4 caps lock 9 hard drive 6 optical drive 4 power 6, 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 7, 19 wireless...
...webcam light, identifying 7, 19 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 7, 19 Internet connection setup 16 Internet security software, using 59 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5, 20 audio-out (headphone) 5, 20 network 5 RJ-45 (network) 5 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 32 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 regulatory 13 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 12 lights AC adapter 4 caps lock 9 hard drive 6 optical drive 4 power 6, 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 7, 19 wireless...
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... recovery 69 system restore point creating 65 restoring 67 T temperature 38 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad gestures pinching 27 rotating 27 scrolling 26 zooming 27 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad zone, identifying 8 traveling with the computer 13, 38, 55 troubleshooting AC adapter 39 turning off the computer 40 U unresponsive system 40 USB cable, connecting 42 USB devices connecting 41 description 41 removing 42 USB hubs 41 USB ports, identifying 4, 5, 19 using external AC power 39 using passwords 57 using the power meter and power settings...
... recovery 69 system restore point creating 65 restoring 67 T temperature 38 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad gestures pinching 27 rotating 27 scrolling 26 zooming 27 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad zone, identifying 8 traveling with the computer 13, 38, 55 troubleshooting AC adapter 39 turning off the computer 40 U unresponsive system 40 USB cable, connecting 42 USB devices connecting 41 description 41 removing 42 USB hubs 41 USB ports, identifying 4, 5, 19 using external AC power 39 using passwords 57 using the power meter and power settings...