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...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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..., and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer under...
..., and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer under...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to memory, letting you stopped working. Your work is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power...
... Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to memory, letting you stopped working. Your work is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power...
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... be connected to the powered USB port on the cable to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove the device. 1. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. USB drives include the following procedure to a USB port on the device. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...
... be connected to the powered USB port on the cable to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove the device. 1. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. USB drives include the following procedure to a USB port on the device. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Refer to Help and Support for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. Connect the computer to complete. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. Click Defragment disk. Refer to Help and Support for more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. Connect the computer to complete. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to enable the notification area icon. For more information, refer to initiate Hibernation. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is parked. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
... immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to enable the notification area icon. For more information, refer to initiate Hibernation. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is parked. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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.... 2. Using passwords 45 Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is set in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set a user or administrator password, follow...
.... 2. Using passwords 45 Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is set in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set a user or administrator password, follow...
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... and software. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to show only software for download. Select Show software for updates to Step 3. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for all supported models. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager. 2. If...
... and software. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to show only software for download. Select Show software for updates to Step 3. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for all supported models. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager. 2. If...
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... -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Select the Main menu. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions. - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys...
... -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Select the Main menu. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions. - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys...
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... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. The BIOS installation...
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to the hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. The BIOS installation...
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... password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI...
... password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP ENVY14 Getting Started - Windows 7
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... USB ports on , quickly double-tap the TouchPad light. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you want the pointer to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device...
... USB ports on , quickly double-tap the TouchPad light. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you want the pointer to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device...
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... power button. Then shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Remove the hard drive screws (1). Removing the hard drive 1. Remove the battery cover and battery. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 41 Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing the battery on page 32. 5. Save your work and shut down the computer through the operating system. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive NOTE: The hard drive is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep...
... power button. Then shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Remove the hard drive screws (1). Removing the hard drive 1. Remove the battery cover and battery. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 41 Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing the battery on page 32. 5. Save your work and shut down the computer through the operating system. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive NOTE: The hard drive is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep...
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... of external HP power supply 63 Digital Media Slot, identifying 12 display image, switching 24 drive light 13 drive, hard 43 E esc key, identifying 11 F f11 54 Fast Charge Mode 40 flicking TouchPad gesture 31 fn key, identifying 11, 25 G graphics modes, switching 3 H hard drive installing 43 removing 41 hard drive bay, identifying 17 HDMI port, identifying 13, 49 headphone (audio-out) jack 15 Help and Support key 23 hotkeys bass settings 25 description 25 display system information 25 using 25 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 49 HP Recovery Manager...
... of external HP power supply 63 Digital Media Slot, identifying 12 display image, switching 24 drive light 13 drive, hard 43 E esc key, identifying 11 F f11 54 Fast Charge Mode 40 flicking TouchPad gesture 31 fn key, identifying 11, 25 G graphics modes, switching 3 H hard drive installing 43 removing 41 hard drive bay, identifying 17 HDMI port, identifying 13, 49 headphone (audio-out) jack 15 Help and Support key 23 hotkeys bass settings 25 description 25 display system information 25 using 25 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 49 HP Recovery Manager...
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... 61 latch, battery cover release 17 lights battery 14 drive 13 mute 9 power 9, 13 TouchPad 9 webcam 16 wireless 9 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment cover removing 45 replacing 47 66 Index memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 60 Mini DisplayPort, identifying 13 monitor, connecting 49 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute key, identifying 24 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 13 O operating environment 64 operating system Microsoft...
... 61 latch, battery cover release 17 lights battery 14 drive 13 mute 9 power 9, 13 TouchPad 9 webcam 16 wireless 9 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment cover removing 45 replacing 47 66 Index memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 60 Mini DisplayPort, identifying 13 monitor, connecting 49 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute key, identifying 24 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 13 O operating environment 64 operating system Microsoft...
HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... that secure the memory module/wireless module compartment cover to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to reassemble and install the mass storage device. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Component replacement procedures 41 Remove the mSATA solid-state drive by first unplugging the power cord from...
... that secure the memory module/wireless module compartment cover to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to reassemble and install the mass storage device. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Component replacement procedures 41 Remove the mSATA solid-state drive by first unplugging the power cord from...
HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... -screen instructions. 76 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Double-click your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. The BIOS installation...
... -screen instructions. 76 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Double-click your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. The BIOS installation...
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... device, product description 4 ports eSATA 12 HDMI 12 Mini DisplayPort 12 product description 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 12 power button 5 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 19, 29, 60 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 24, 25 power light 7, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor spare part numbers 28 product description processors 1 audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports...
... device, product description 4 ports eSATA 12 HDMI 12 Mini DisplayPort 12 product description 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 12 power button 5 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 19, 29, 60 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 24, 25 power light 7, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor spare part numbers 28 product description processors 1 audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models...
.../support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models...