HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support...
.../c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... other headphones, even if the volume control setting is in EN 50332-2. 28 Chapter 4 Safety notices for this combination is the same. Dispose of used batteries according to a safe, comfortable level and reduce the amount of hearing damage, lower the volume to the instructions. ● Replace only with a proper AC protective earth (PE) ground connection. The Taiwan EPA requires dry...
... other headphones, even if the volume control setting is in EN 50332-2. 28 Chapter 4 Safety notices for this combination is the same. Dispose of used batteries according to a safe, comfortable level and reduce the amount of hearing damage, lower the volume to the instructions. ● Replace only with a proper AC protective earth (PE) ground connection. The Taiwan EPA requires dry...
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... side ...9 Display ...12 Top ...13 TouchPad ...13 Lights ...14 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 15 Keys ...16 Bottom ...17 Labels ...18 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 19 Using operating system controls 19 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 20 Using a WLAN ...20 Using an Internet service provider 20 Setting up a WLAN 21 Configuring a wireless router 21 Protecting your WLAN 21 Connecting to a WLAN 22 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 22 Connecting to...
... side ...9 Display ...12 Top ...13 TouchPad ...13 Lights ...14 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 15 Keys ...16 Bottom ...17 Labels ...18 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 19 Using operating system controls 19 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 20 Using a WLAN ...20 Using an Internet service provider 20 Setting up a WLAN 21 Configuring a wireless router 21 Protecting your WLAN 21 Connecting to a WLAN 22 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 22 Connecting to...
User Guide
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... ...24 Multimedia features ...24 Using the webcam ...26 Using audio ...26 Connecting speakers ...26 Connecting headphones and microphones 26 Using Beats Audio ...27 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 27 Testing your audio features 27 Using video ...27 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable 28 Setting up HDMI audio 28 Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only) ...29 5 Navigating the screen ...30 Using the TouchPad and gestures ...30 Tapping ...31 Scrolling ...32 2-finger pinch zoom...
... ...24 Multimedia features ...24 Using the webcam ...26 Using audio ...26 Connecting speakers ...26 Connecting headphones and microphones 26 Using Beats Audio ...27 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 27 Testing your audio features 27 Using video ...27 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable 28 Setting up HDMI audio 28 Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only) ...29 5 Navigating the screen ...30 Using the TouchPad and gestures ...30 Tapping ...31 Scrolling ...32 2-finger pinch zoom...
User Guide
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Using Windows shortcut keys 48 Using the hot keys 49 Using the integrated numeric keypad 49 6 Managing power ...50 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...50 Manually initiating and exiting Sleep 51 Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only 51 Setting password protection on wakeup 51 Using the power meter and power settings 52 Running on battery power ...52 Removing a user-replaceable battery 52 Finding battery information 53 Conserving battery power 53 Identifying low battery levels 53 Resolving a low battery level 54 Resolving...
Using Windows shortcut keys 48 Using the hot keys 49 Using the integrated numeric keypad 49 6 Managing power ...50 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...50 Manually initiating and exiting Sleep 51 Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only 51 Setting password protection on wakeup 51 Using the power meter and power settings 52 Running on battery power ...52 Removing a user-replaceable battery 52 Finding battery information 53 Conserving battery power 53 Identifying low battery levels 53 Resolving a low battery level 54 Resolving...
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...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 70 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 70 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
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... computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other . From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, wireless key, or airplane mode key (all referred to in corporate offices...
... computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other . From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, wireless key, or airplane mode key (all referred to in corporate offices...
User Guide
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... the monitor. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 69 for instructions on . NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is enabled at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and...
... the monitor. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 69 for instructions on . NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is enabled at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and...
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... screen. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. NOTE: If you do not need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Setting password protection on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Click Require a password (recommended). Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options...
... screen. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. NOTE: If you do not need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Setting password protection on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Click Require a password (recommended). Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options...
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... an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer (4). Running on the display...
... an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer (4). Running on the display...
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... you start Disk Defragmenter, it is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type free up disk space, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the Windows desktop in the Mobility Center. However, depending on your computer HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. A fragmented drive...
... you start Disk Defragmenter, it is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type free up disk space, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the Windows desktop in the Mobility Center. However, depending on your computer HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. A fragmented drive...
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... used in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. For the location of the power-on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. NOTE: A power-on -screen instructions. To set , entered, changed , or deleted. Using the fingerprint reader Integrated fingerprint readers are available on password in place of the fingerprint reader on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 2. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be used in Windows...
... used in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. For the location of the power-on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. NOTE: A power-on -screen instructions. To set , entered, changed , or deleted. Using the fingerprint reader Integrated fingerprint readers are available on password in place of the fingerprint reader on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 2. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be used in Windows...
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..., go to correct security problems and improve functionality of user-defined security criteria. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be preinstalled on -screen instructions. For more information about computer viruses, from the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. Securing your wireless network When you set of the software. To change the settings, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
..., go to correct security problems and improve functionality of user-defined security criteria. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be preinstalled on -screen instructions. For more information about computer viruses, from the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. Securing your wireless network When you set of the software. To change the settings, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
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... no instructions are ready to install the update. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are revealed on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other software components. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the location on the screen after...
... no instructions are ready to install the update. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are revealed on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other software components. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the location on the screen after...
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... option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 72. To create HP Recovery media: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before you have not already created recovery media, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. If you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from support...
... option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 72. To create HP Recovery media: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before you have not already created recovery media, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. If you can obtain recovery discs for restoring from support...
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... HP Recovery media does not work, you can choose from one of recovery can obtain recovery media for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. If you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you created or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with this computer, you must be used if the computer hard drive fails. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software...
... HP Recovery media does not work, you can choose from one of recovery can obtain recovery media for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. If you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you created or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with this computer, you must be used if the computer hard drive fails. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software...
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... boot options menu. 3. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to free up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to the keyboard dock before you created. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Select Remove...
... boot options menu. 3. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to free up all personal files. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to the keyboard dock before you created. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Select Remove...
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... battery temperature 54 Beats Audio 27 Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Beats Audio hot key 27 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 19, 22 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 13 power 15 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 14 caring for your computer 61 cleaning your computer 61 components bottom 17 display 12 left side 9 right side 6 top 13 computer, traveling 54 connecting...
... battery temperature 54 Beats Audio 27 Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Beats Audio hot key 27 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 19, 22 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 13 power 15 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 14 caring for your computer 61 cleaning your computer 61 components bottom 17 display 12 left side 9 right side 6 top 13 computer, traveling 54 connecting...
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...60 Disk Defragmenter 60 memory card reader, identifying 9, 11, 25 memory card, identifying 9, 11 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 Miracast 29 mouse, external setting preferences 30 mute light, identifying 14 N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 49 O operating environment 77 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports charging (powered) 25 HDMI 9, 10, 25, 28 Miracast 29 USB 3.0 6, 8, 9, 11, 25 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 9, 10 power battery 52 power button, identifying 15 power...
...60 Disk Defragmenter 60 memory card reader, identifying 9, 11, 25 memory card, identifying 9, 11 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 Miracast 29 mouse, external setting preferences 30 mute light, identifying 14 N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 49 O operating environment 77 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports charging (powered) 25 HDMI 9, 10, 25, 28 Miracast 29 USB 3.0 6, 8, 9, 11, 25 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 9, 10 power battery 52 power button, identifying 15 power...
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serial number 18 serial number, computer 18 service labels locating 18 setting password protection on wakeup 51 setup of WLAN 21 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 65 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 56 Sleep exiting 51 initiating 51 slots memory card reader 9, 11, 25 security cable 7, 10 software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 60 software updates, installing 67 speakers connecting 26 identifying 15, 24 storing a battery 54 subwoofer, identifying 17 supported discs recovery 72 system recovery 74 system restore point creating 72 T temperature 54 testing an...
serial number 18 serial number, computer 18 service labels locating 18 setting password protection on wakeup 51 setup of WLAN 21 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 65 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 56 Sleep exiting 51 initiating 51 slots memory card reader 9, 11, 25 security cable 7, 10 software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 60 software updates, installing 67 speakers connecting 26 identifying 15, 24 storing a battery 54 subwoofer, identifying 17 supported discs recovery 72 system recovery 74 system restore point creating 72 T temperature 54 testing an...