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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...
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...-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing...
...-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing...
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... through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and...
... through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and...
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... Start > Devices and Printers. 2. The New Location window opens. 5. To add a new location: 1. NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed.) 7. Click New. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number...
... Start > Devices and Printers. 2. The New Location window opens. 5. To add a new location: 1. NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed.) 7. Click New. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number...
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...; Media action keys Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer model, you may have the following : ● One or two integrated speakers ● One or two integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Using the media activity controls 13 3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following media activity controls...
...; Media action keys Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer model, you may have the following : ● One or two integrated speakers ● One or two integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Using the media activity controls 13 3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following media activity controls...
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... a power button or a power switch. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you are unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management...
... a power button or a power switch. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you are unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management...
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... power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set...
... power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set...
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... HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Connect the computer to external AC power under any of a used battery WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. Refer to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in the computer box. Using external AC power 25 If the capacity is turned on connecting to AC power...
... HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Connect the computer to external AC power under any of a used battery WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. Refer to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in the computer box. Using external AC power 25 If the capacity is turned on connecting to AC power...
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... port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power...
... port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power...
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... Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at another time when you do not need access to your computer. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access...
... Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at another time when you do not need access to your computer. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access...
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... normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is unnecessary. A short time after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon. Click OK. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power...
... normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is unnecessary. A short time after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon. Click OK. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power...
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... password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set , depending on your information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you want to control access to secure your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings...
... password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set , depending on your information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you want to control access to secure your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings...
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... key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is displayed, you must be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. You can be entered each password and store it in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
... key for Startup Menu" message is set , it is displayed, you must be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. You can be entered each password and store it in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
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... press enter 4 times. 3. Using antivirus software 47 Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Help and Support. An antivirus program may be a software program you potentially expose it can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities...
... press enter 4 times. 3. Using antivirus software 47 Managing a power-on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change , or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Help and Support. An antivirus program may be a software program you potentially expose it can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities...
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... SoftPaq number. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you want to download only one or more information. 3. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for download. To download SoftPaqs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
... SoftPaq number. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you want to download only one or more information. 3. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for download. To download SoftPaqs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
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... identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up arrow key or the down , use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Press f10 to the values that...
... identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up arrow key or the down , use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Press f10 to the values that...
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... unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to download. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on your hard drive that are displayed...
... unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to download. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on your hard drive that are displayed...
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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 Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... (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 Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI...
... (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 Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI...