HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of...Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
... Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of...Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
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... an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to the system board. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are ...not limited 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 . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. A hard drive that extends...
... an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not applicable to the system board. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are ...not limited 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 . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. A hard drive that extends...
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... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to optimize performance. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation... however, these drives - Depending on a 512-byte sector; however, this limitation, the industry is now limiting HDD capacity. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible...
... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to optimize performance. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation... however, these drives - Depending on a 512-byte sector; however, this limitation, the industry is now limiting HDD capacity. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible...
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...Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to change without notice. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October ...&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not ...
...Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to change without notice. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October ...&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to be bound by its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: February 2013 Document Part Number: 716682-002 Product notice This... to change without notice. For any software product preinstalled on your place of your computer. Bluetooth is subject to most models. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by the terms of Microsoft ...
... Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to be bound by its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition: February 2013 Document Part Number: 716682-002 Product notice This... to change without notice. For any software product preinstalled on your place of your computer. Bluetooth is subject to most models. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by the terms of Microsoft ...
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Using the keys ...38 Using the action keys 38 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 39 Using the hot keys (select models only 39 Using the integrated numeric keypad 40 6 Managing power ...41 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...41 ... a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 47 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 47...
Using the keys ...38 Using the action keys 38 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 39 Using the hot keys (select models only 39 Using the integrated numeric keypad 40 6 Managing power ...41 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...41 ... a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 47 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 47...
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... computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to ...log on to Windows 63 Using Internet security software ...63 Using antivirus software ...63 Using firewall ...
... computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to ...log on to Windows 63 Using Internet security software ...63 Using antivirus software ...63 Using firewall ...
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Restore and recovery ...71 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 71 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 72 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 73 What you need to know 73 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...73 Using HP Recovery media to recover 74 Changing the computer boot order 74 Removing the HP Recovery partition 74 12 Specifications ...75 Input power ...75 Operating environment ...75 13 Electrostatic Discharge ...77 Index ...78 ix
Restore and recovery ...71 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 71 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 72 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 73 What you need to know 73 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...73 Using HP Recovery media to recover 74 Changing the computer boot order 74 Removing the HP Recovery partition 74 12 Specifications ...75 Input power ...75 Operating environment ...75 13 Electrostatic Discharge ...77 Index ...78 ix
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... with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. Best practices 1 Learn more HP resources. See Using the TouchPad on page 27 and Using TouchPad gestures on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Best... can also connect your computer to know your work and entertainment. See details in Connecting to a network on page 15. ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to the computer Start screen from all over the world? TIP: To quickly return to explore the...
... with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. Best practices 1 Learn more HP resources. See Using the TouchPad on page 27 and Using TouchPad gestures on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Best... can also connect your computer to know your work and entertainment. See details in Connecting to a network on page 15. ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to the computer Start screen from all over the world? TIP: To quickly return to explore the...
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...on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in your language, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Online chat with Windows® 8. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal... address. To locate product details, how-to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, ...
...on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in your language, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Online chat with Windows® 8. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal... address. To locate product details, how-to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, ...
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... 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings, from the right edge of unsaved information. ● If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on...
... 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings, from the right edge of unsaved information. ● If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on...
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Component (2) (3) Speakers (2) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Produce sound. Top 11 Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
Component (2) (3) Speakers (2) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Produce sound. Top 11 Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
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... select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows key (4) Action keys (5) num lk key (6) Integrated numeric keypad Description Reveals system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Alternates between the navigational...
... select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows key (4) Action keys (5) num lk key (6) Integrated numeric keypad Description Reveals system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Alternates between the navigational...
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... wireless devices are available in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network, and discards any security. From the Windows desktop, tap or click the network status icon in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network from...
... wireless devices are available in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network, and discards any security. From the Windows desktop, tap or click the network status icon in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network from...
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... is revealed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to , from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of options is made, place the mouse pointer...
... is revealed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to , from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of options is made, place the mouse pointer...
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Under Program Events, tap any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then tap Test. 1. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To ... models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to your computer: Mode Steps 1. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the...
Under Program Events, tap any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then tap Test. 1. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To ... models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to your computer: Mode Steps 1. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the...
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... player, or DVR, by following these steps: 1. NOTE: Before using the wireless display feature, be sure that supports high-definition video and audio. From the Windows desktop, right-click or tap the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the digital output device. 3. From the... Windows desktop, right-click or tap the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices. 2. On ...
... player, or DVR, by following these steps: 1. NOTE: Before using the wireless display feature, be sure that supports high-definition video and audio. From the Windows desktop, right-click or tap the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the digital output device. 3. From the... Windows desktop, right-click or tap the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices. 2. On ...
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... with your computer TouchPad or on your computer. From the Start screen, type c to control the pointer on common tasks using your fingers. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. You can be used on a touch screen (select models only). Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and...
... with your computer TouchPad or on your computer. From the Start screen, type c to control the pointer on common tasks using your fingers. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. You can be used on a touch screen (select models only). Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and...
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... screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to the previous screen. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to quickly return to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Type c, tap Control Panel, ... 37 Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then tap Customize. 4. On the Start screen, type c, and then tap Control Panel. 2. TIP: ...
... screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to the previous screen. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to quickly return to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Type c, tap Control Panel, ... 37 Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then tap Customize. 4. On the Start screen, type c, and then tap Control Panel. 2. TIP: ...
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... keyboard functions than those discussed in this feature in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. NOTE: To conserve...
... keyboard functions than those discussed in this feature in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. NOTE: To conserve...