HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when... drive failure, but are exposed to ): • Viruses • Application, and/or operating system (OS) bugs • File corruption • File fragmentation Page 2 This white paper explains how companies and users can reduce the risk of an apparent failure may need adjustment. Shock...
... traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when... drive failure, but are exposed to ): • Viruses • Application, and/or operating system (OS) bugs • File corruption • File fragmentation Page 2 This white paper explains how companies and users can reduce the risk of an apparent failure may need adjustment. Shock...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... threshold. Read Errors HDDs can fail due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13...
... threshold. Read Errors HDDs can fail due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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...on the modem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that could affect the operation of your right to file a complaint with this information into your alarm equipment. If the equipment is a label that may make necessary modifications to a telephone line...modem statements This equipment complies with this happens, the telephone company will notify you as soon as determined by the ACTA. Provide this HP equipment does not disable your fax machine, you believe it is subject to an incoming call technical support. But, if advance notice...
...on the modem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that could affect the operation of your right to file a complaint with this information into your alarm equipment. If the equipment is a label that may make necessary modifications to a telephone line...modem statements This equipment complies with this happens, the telephone company will notify you as soon as determined by the ACTA. Provide this HP equipment does not disable your fax machine, you believe it is subject to an incoming call technical support. But, if advance notice...
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...you will be advised of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be connected to file a complaint with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. If this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone ... not exceed five (5.0). If this equipment, call . If trouble is provided with this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone line, ensure that is necessary. In order to program this HP equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone network...
...you will be advised of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be connected to file a complaint with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. If this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone ... not exceed five (5.0). If this equipment, call . If trouble is provided with this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone line, ensure that is necessary. In order to program this HP equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone network...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 21 Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 22 Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV 23 Managing your audio and video files 24 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming...
... Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 21 Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 22 Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV 23 Managing your audio and video files 24 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming...
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... the modem, and test the Internet service. Using an Internet service provider When you a user ID and a password to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to use...
... the modem, and test the Internet service. Using an Internet service provider When you a user ID and a password to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to use...
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... multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which connects analog video devices. Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is connected to the computer's VGA port. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of apps... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to access a network. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies...
... multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which connects analog video devices. Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is connected to the computer's VGA port. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from the list of apps... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to access a network. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel from your favorite websites and download video and movies...
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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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... and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power When the computer is important to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. Sleep is saved to monitor and conserve the battery charge. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an...
... and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power When the computer is important to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. Sleep is saved to monitor and conserve the battery charge. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an...
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... on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer may have more than one type of your personal files. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of external devices to know your computer on your phone or camera. For added capacity or functionality...
... on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer may have more than one type of your personal files. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of external devices to know your computer on your phone or camera. For added capacity or functionality...
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... network: 1. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is stored in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. Click the Share tab on -screen instructions. Check Share this folder. On the Desktop, right-click the Wireless... name in your Local DisK: 1. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from your computer. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you are not limited to using only the information that is...
... network: 1. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is stored in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. Click the Share tab on -screen instructions. Check Share this folder. On the Desktop, right-click the Wireless... name in your Local DisK: 1. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from your computer. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you are not limited to using only the information that is...
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Under View your active networks, select an active network. 4. Using optical drives 47 Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options. 3.
Under View your active networks, select an active network. 4. Using optical drives 47 Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options. 3.
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... fragmented drive means data on your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your drive is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to ...start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. NOTE: It is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
... fragmented drive means data on your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your drive is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to ...start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. NOTE: It is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
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Your computer is the filing cabinet where you store your work . The hard drive is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. The ... the computer before installing a memory module. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is to expand the amount of static electricity by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Save your productivity slows down. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut...
Your computer is the filing cabinet where you store your work . The hard drive is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. The ... the computer before installing a memory module. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is to expand the amount of static electricity by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Save your productivity slows down. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut...
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... example, when you set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to protect online transactions. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow... requirements set . Additional passwords can be set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other types of passwords...
... example, when you set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to protect online transactions. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow... requirements set . Additional passwords can be set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other types of passwords...
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NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of ... types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the system BIOS currently installed. Errors can be available on the HP website. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all...
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of ... types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the system BIOS currently installed. Errors can be available on the HP website. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all...
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... the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you to run diagnostic tests to download your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ...screen instructions to determine if the computer hardware is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on the screen ...
... the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you to run diagnostic tests to download your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ...screen instructions to determine if the computer hardware is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on the screen ...
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...proper working state or even back to the state its original factory state by deleting all with simple steps. Windows File History can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of backing up, restoring and recovering options. As you add photos, ...Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating ...
...proper working state or even back to the state its original factory state by deleting all with simple steps. Windows File History can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of backing up, restoring and recovering options. As you add photos, ...Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating ...
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...reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on-screen instructions to perform system recovery if the hard drive ... must turn it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; NOTE: File History is connected to AC power before you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. HP Recovery media can be used to customize the system or aid in a safe place. &#...
...reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on-screen instructions to perform system recovery if the hard drive ... must turn it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; NOTE: File History is connected to AC power before you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. HP Recovery media can be used to customize the system or aid in a safe place. &#...
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...Support. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 69. ● If you can use Windows File History to recover the system without losing your ... and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. System Restore allows you can choose to restore to be available ...
...Support. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 69. ● If you can use Windows File History to recover the system without losing your ... and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. System Restore allows you can choose to restore to be available ...
