HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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....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 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Updates...
....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 150MB/sec transfer rate for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Updates...
HP ENVY15 Getting Started - Windows 7
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... Using the keyboard ...25 Using the action keys ...25 Using pointing devices ...27 Setting pointing device preferences 27 Using the Imagepad ...28 Turning the Imagepad off or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup and recovery ...43 Restore ...44 Creating recovery media...
... Using the keyboard ...25 Using the action keys ...25 Using pointing devices ...27 Setting pointing device preferences 27 Using the Imagepad ...28 Turning the Imagepad off or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup and recovery ...43 Restore ...44 Creating recovery media...
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... in some locations)-These icons may be displayed individually on the Windows desktop. Record this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to enable the firewall. Your computer may be equipped with one or more information about wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and...
... in some locations)-These icons may be displayed individually on the Windows desktop. Record this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to enable the firewall. Your computer may be equipped with one or more information about wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and...
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Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. 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. Using pointing devices 27 Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. 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. Using pointing devices 27 Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
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... 20 hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 16 headphone jack 18 Help and Support key 25 HP Recovery Manager 45 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 12 identifying 11 navigating 29 selecting 29 using 28 Imagepad gestures flicking 31 pinching 30 rotating 31 scrolling 30 zooming 30 Imagepad light 11, 12 Imagepad on/off button 11 Imagepad zone, identifying 12 input power 53 integrated webcam light, identifying 19 Intel Smart Connect Technology 6 Intel Wireless Display 7 internal display switch...
... 20 hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 16 headphone jack 18 Help and Support key 25 HP Recovery Manager 45 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 12 identifying 11 navigating 29 selecting 29 using 28 Imagepad gestures flicking 31 pinching 30 rotating 31 scrolling 30 zooming 30 Imagepad light 11, 12 Imagepad on/off button 11 Imagepad zone, identifying 12 input power 53 integrated webcam light, identifying 19 Intel Smart Connect Technology 6 Intel Wireless Display 7 internal display switch...
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... (network) jack, identifying 16 rotating Imagepad gesture 31 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling Imagepad gesture 30 security cable slot, identifying 16 serial number label 51 serial number, computer 51 service access door identifying 20 removing 39 setup of WLAN 23 single large surface 8 slots Digital Media Slot 16 security cable 16 speaker, top, identifying 13 speakers, front, identifying 15 subwoofer, identifying 20 supported discs 45 system recovery performing 45 using recovery discs 46 using the dedicated recovery partition...
... (network) jack, identifying 16 rotating Imagepad gesture 31 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling Imagepad gesture 30 security cable slot, identifying 16 serial number label 51 serial number, computer 51 service access door identifying 20 removing 39 setup of WLAN 23 single large surface 8 slots Digital Media Slot 16 security cable 16 speaker, top, identifying 13 speakers, front, identifying 15 subwoofer, identifying 20 supported discs 45 system recovery performing 45 using recovery discs 46 using the dedicated recovery partition...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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..., open the display. ● Press a key on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is set a password to a disc or an external media card. When...
..., open the display. ● Press a key on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is set a password to a disc or an external media card. When...
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... types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive 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 the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove...
... types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive 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 the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove...
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... need access to complete. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Connect the computer to run more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives Depending on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free...
... need access to complete. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Connect the computer to run more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives Depending on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free...
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... set , it must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is entered. NOTE: This password cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is it in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access...
... set , it must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is entered. NOTE: This password cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is it in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access...
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... press enter. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions. -
... press enter. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions. -
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... hard drive. Follow any instructions that are displayed on your computer. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select Start > Help and Support...
... hard drive. Follow any instructions that are displayed on your computer. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select Start > Help and Support...
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...keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI 15 configuring...
...keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI 15 configuring...
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... 7 connecting a modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power...
... 7 connecting a modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power...
HP ENVY 15 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports (all 3 video out modes: HDMI, DP, LCD) ● HDMI v1.4a supporting up to turn keyboard backlight on/off TouchPad with image sensor TouchPad with USB 3.0 ports. Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in (mono microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo headphone), Beats-branded in red ● DisplayPort supporting super high-definition external displays up to 2560×1600 resolution (f4 key incorporates all USB ports support USB sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 15 model numbers 15-3200 through 15...
...; USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports (all 3 video out modes: HDMI, DP, LCD) ● HDMI v1.4a supporting up to turn keyboard backlight on/off TouchPad with image sensor TouchPad with USB 3.0 ports. Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in (mono microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo headphone), Beats-branded in red ● DisplayPort supporting super high-definition external displays up to 2560×1600 resolution (f4 key incorporates all USB ports support USB sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 15 model numbers 15-3200 through 15...
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... selected is enabled. ENWW Using Setup Utility 87 Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter Setup Utility. Changing the language of system and extended memory. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of...
... selected is enabled. ENWW Using Setup Utility 87 Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter Setup Utility. Changing the language of system and extended memory. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of...
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... factory settings. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the menu display. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting...
... factory settings. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the menu display. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting...
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... the BIOS update that is downloaded. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. b. You will need this path when you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to download...
... the BIOS update that is downloaded. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. b. You will need this path when you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to download...
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BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed, follow the on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. ENWW Using System Diagnostics 91 Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer...
BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed, follow the on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. ENWW Using System Diagnostics 91 Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer...
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... 4 USB 11, 12 USB charging 11 power button 7 power button board removal 52 spare part number 18, 52 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 82 spare part number 19, 25 power cord set requirements 105 spare part numbers 23, 24 power light 9, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor product description 1 removal 80 spare part numbers 19, 24, 25, 26, 80 product description 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 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power...
... 4 USB 11, 12 USB charging 11 power button 7 power button board removal 52 spare part number 18, 52 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 82 spare part number 19, 25 power cord set requirements 105 spare part numbers 23, 24 power light 9, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor product description 1 removal 80 spare part numbers 19, 24, 25, 26, 80 product description 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 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power...