HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download and install any faults and issues that can be... aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/...
...en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download and install any faults and issues that can be... aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 25 Checking the sound ...26 Using video ...27 Connecting an HDMI device 27 Configuring HDMI audio settings 28 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 28 Managing your audio and video files 28 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 29 Using the ...TouchPad ...29 Using TouchPad gestures ...29 Tapping ...30 Scrolling ...31 Pinching/zooming ...31 Rotating (select models only 32 2-finger click (select models only 32 Flicking (select models only 33 Edge swipes ...33 Right-edge swipe 33 Top-edge swipe 34 Left-edge swipe 34 Using touch...
... 25 Checking the sound ...26 Using video ...27 Connecting an HDMI device 27 Configuring HDMI audio settings 28 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 28 Managing your audio and video files 28 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 29 Using the ...TouchPad ...29 Using TouchPad gestures ...29 Tapping ...30 Scrolling ...31 Pinching/zooming ...31 Rotating (select models only 32 2-finger click (select models only 32 Flicking (select models only 33 Edge swipes ...33 Right-edge swipe 33 Top-edge swipe 34 Left-edge swipe 34 Using touch...
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...the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup...48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51...
...the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup...48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51...
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...59 Improving performance ...59 Handling drives ...59 Replacing the primary hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating ... Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 73 Registering fingerprints 73 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 74 Using Internet security software ...74...
...59 Improving performance ...59 Handling drives ...59 Replacing the primary hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating ... Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 73 Registering fingerprints 73 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 74 Using Internet security software ...74...
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... easy recovery 83 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 83 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 84 What you need to know 84 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...85 Using HP Recovery media to recover 85 Changing the computer boot order 85 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 86 12 Specifications ...87 Input power ...87 Operating environment ...
... easy recovery 83 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 83 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 84 What you need to know 84 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...85 Using HP Recovery media to recover 85 Changing the computer boot order 85 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 86 12 Specifications ...87 Input power ...87 Operating environment ...
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... connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? But did you know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. See Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 24. ● Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. For more information, see...
... connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? But did you know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. See Using Beats Audio (select models only) on page 24. ● Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. For more information, see...
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... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to information and troubleshooting tips. For worldwide support, go /contactHP... computer and locate this table. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For U.S. Box 200, ...
... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to information and troubleshooting tips. For worldwide support, go /contactHP... computer and locate this table. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For U.S. Box 200, ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Security, and then in your computer. A list reveals all the devices installed in the System area, select Device Manager. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or ...swipe from the top of the TouchPad to reveal the app commands, and then select the All apps icon. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed...
... Security, and then in your computer. A list reveals all the devices installed in the System area, select Device Manager. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or ...swipe from the top of the TouchPad to reveal the app commands, and then select the All apps icon. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed...
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...USB device on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: For details about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 51 ...Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. For additional safety information, refer to the jack, ...
...USB device on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: For details about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 51 ...Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. For additional safety information, refer to the jack, ...
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... television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. It is connected. Connects a network cable. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports, see Using a USB device on and off . NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on...
... television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. It is connected. Connects a network cable. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports, see Using a USB device on and off . NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on...
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...Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Component (7) Hard drive light (8) Power light Description ... drive is enabled at the factory. The computer shuts off power to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 64. ● White: The computer is on page 43. Left side 7 Hibernation is an energy...
...Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Component (7) Hard drive light (8) Power light Description ... drive is enabled at the factory. The computer shuts off power to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 64. ● White: The computer is on page 43. Left side 7 Hibernation is an energy...
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... The internal display switch is in use. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are... and receive wireless signals to know your country or region. Record sound. or - From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the list of applications. - Display Component...
... The internal display switch is in use. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are... and receive wireless signals to know your country or region. Record sound. or - From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the list of applications. - Display Component...
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Top 9 Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button Description Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on page 33. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. For more information, see Edge swipes on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures.
Top 9 Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button Description Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on page 33. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. For more information, see Edge swipes on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures.
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NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is an energy-saving mode. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer Lights Component (1) Power light (2) Mute light (3) ...
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is an energy-saving mode. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer Lights Component (1) Power light (2) Mute light (3) ...
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... page 43. - Produce sound. or - To learn more about your computer Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to know your power settings, from the Start screen, type p. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information.... briefly to turn off the tablet. In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 43. Component (1) Power button (2) Speakers (2) (3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description ● When the computer is off, press the button...
... page 43. - Produce sound. or - To learn more about your computer Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to know your power settings, from the Start screen, type p. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information.... briefly to turn off the tablet. In the search box, type power, select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on page 43. Component (1) Power button (2) Speakers (2) (3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description ● When the computer is off, press the button...
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Execute frequently used like an external numeric keypad. NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. Top 13 Returns you to the Start ...
Execute frequently used like an external numeric keypad. NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. Top 13 Returns you to the Start ...
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Provides access to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Bottom 15 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer ...
Provides access to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Bottom 15 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer ...
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... regions in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you contact support.
... regions in the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you contact support.
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..., headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a wireless network 17 From the Start screen, type h, and then... select Help and Support. Your computer may be equipped with one or more wireless devices, and one or more of the following wireless devices: ●...
..., headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a wireless network 17 From the Start screen, type h, and then... select Help and Support. Your computer may be equipped with one or more wireless devices, and one or more of the following wireless devices: ●...
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... and Sharing Center. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you to set up Internet access in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A ... router or a wireless access point. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For more information, from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the modem, and test the Internet service. The ISP will...
... and Sharing Center. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you to set up Internet access in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A ... router or a wireless access point. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For more information, from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the modem, and test the Internet service. The ISP will...