HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... if they are not limited to): • Viruses • Application, and/or operating system (OS) bugs • File corruption • File fragmentation Page 2 The following sections summarize some of these symptoms result from Drive Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent... SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Typically, ...
... if they are not limited to): • Viruses • Application, and/or operating system (OS) bugs • File corruption • File fragmentation Page 2 The following sections summarize some of these symptoms result from Drive Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent... SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Typically, ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... becomes fragmented 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& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem...
... becomes fragmented 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& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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...advance that may not be a 900 number or any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be required. If this HP equipment causes harm to state tariffs. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of devices that you in response to determine the number of 1991 makes...not all locations, the sum of the product identifier that contains, among other electronic device, including a fax machine, to send any person to file a complaint with this product is provided. The telephone company may be advised of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. ...
...advance that may not be a 900 number or any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be required. If this HP equipment causes harm to state tariffs. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of devices that you in response to determine the number of 1991 makes...not all locations, the sum of the product identifier that contains, among other electronic device, including a fax machine, to send any person to file a complaint with this product is provided. The telephone company may be advised of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. ...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... jack USOC = RJ11C. See installation instructions for information. The digits represented by ## are requested to do so. If this HP equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that is provided with the ...is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that the installation of this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will disable alarm equipment, consult your right to file a complaint with this equipment, call . A compliant telephone cord and modular plug ...
... jack USOC = RJ11C. See installation instructions for information. The digits represented by ## are requested to do so. If this HP equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that is provided with the ...is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that the installation of this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will disable alarm equipment, consult your right to file a complaint with this equipment, call . A compliant telephone cord and modular plug ...
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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... computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to use...
... computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of other computers and accessories that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to use...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...video ports on your computer: 1. WARNING! For additional safety information, see the computer screen image on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on your computer, without needing to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. Check the device...
...volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...video ports on your computer: 1. WARNING! For additional safety information, see the computer screen image on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on your computer, without needing to connect a high-definition monitor or TV. Check the device...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... on page 35. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is important to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open , your work is saved...
... on page 35. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is important to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open , your work is saved...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with software that must be installed. Using...
... of your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with software that must be installed. Using...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...in the notification area. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. On the Desktop, right-click the Wireless icon in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 46 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Sharing data and drives and... the disc. Click Share, and then follow the on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. Check Share this folder. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. Click the Share tab on -screen instructions...
...in the notification area. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. On the Desktop, right-click the Wireless icon in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 46 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Sharing data and drives and... the disc. Click Share, and then follow the on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. Check Share this folder. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other. Click the Share tab on -screen instructions...
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Under View your active networks, select an active network. 4. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options. Using optical drives 47 3.
Under View your active networks, select an active network. 4. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options. Using optical drives 47 3.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter ..., it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on your computer over time, the files on solid-state drives. However, depending on a monthly schedule, but you use... defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to AC power...
... the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter ..., it works without supervision. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on your computer over time, the files on solid-state drives. However, depending on a monthly schedule, but you use... defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to AC power...
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... one of the computer under the hard drive cover. Your computer is off, turn the computer on by deleting unnecessary files. 2. The memory module slots are identical. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your work and shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Before beginning any procedure...
... one of the computer under the hard drive cover. Your computer is off, turn the computer on by deleting unnecessary files. 2. The memory module slots are identical. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your work and shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Before beginning any procedure...
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... your computer. For example, when you set up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Use the following tips...feature Power-on your computer. Do not store passwords in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer information and to secure your computer ...of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can be set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other types of malicious code. Computer risk Unauthorized use the ...
... your computer. For example, when you set up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Use the following tips...feature Power-on your computer. Do not store passwords in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer information and to secure your computer ...of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other third-party software can be set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other types of malicious code. Computer risk Unauthorized use the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Setup Utility (BIOS). Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Windows...) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can ...
... later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Setup Utility (BIOS). Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Windows...) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for ...power cord from your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the...
...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for ...power cord from your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Then it if you successfully set to regularly and automatically back up files from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Windows File History can restore the files that was installed at any time. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for... accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. ...
...Then it if you successfully set to regularly and automatically back up files from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Windows File History can restore the files that was installed at any time. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for... accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. ...
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.... System recovery 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. Or instead you can use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. support, go to recover using...
.... System recovery 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. Or instead you can use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. support, go to recover using...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Choose the ... see Windows Help and Support. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to a previous state without losing any personal information, Windows ...
... to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Choose the ... see Windows Help and Support. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to a previous state without losing any personal information, Windows ...