HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Shock events can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in...issues, shock events, software issues, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures Introduction This white paper explains how companies and users can reduce the ...
... hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Shock events can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in...issues, shock events, software issues, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures Introduction This white paper explains how companies and users can reduce the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...BIOS update 78 Using System Diagnostics ...79 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...80 Creating recovery media and backups 80 Creating HP Recovery media 81 Restore and recovery ...82 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 83 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 83 Recovering ...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 ...88 13...
...BIOS update 78 Using System Diagnostics ...79 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...80 Creating recovery media and backups 80 Creating HP Recovery media 81 Restore and recovery ...82 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 83 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 83 Recovering ...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 ...88 13...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.../ wwcontact_us.html. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your computer and/or on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type...
.../ wwcontact_us.html. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your computer and/or on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to 12 o'clock. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for specific apps where you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to 3 o'clock. Using your right hand, slide your forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Rotating...
... to 12 o'clock. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for specific apps where you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to 3 o'clock. Using your right hand, slide your forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Rotating...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of the display bezel onto the screen to reveal the charms. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 37 Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings. ● Gently swipe your left hand on the object you can manipulate an...
... of the display bezel onto the screen to reveal the charms. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 37 Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you search, share, start apps, access devices, or change settings. ● Gently swipe your left hand on the object you can manipulate an...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. The keyboard also allows you do using touch gestures. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. Swipe from...Touch, and then follow the on -screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. 2. These preferences are specific to change or create flick assignments: 1. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) 39 From the Start screen, type c, and then tap ...
...you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. The keyboard also allows you do using touch gestures. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) Mode Steps 1. Swipe from...Touch, and then follow the on -screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. 2. These preferences are specific to change or create flick assignments: 1. Setting touch screen preferences (select models only) 39 From the Start screen, type c, and then tap ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for the computer... battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you...
... Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for the computer... battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Share tab on the Libraries window. 3. Using optical drives 57 3. Type a name in a protective case. Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or...
... Share tab on the Libraries window. 3. Using optical drives 57 3. Type a name in a protective case. Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the File Sharing box, and then click Add. 4. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the computer. 2. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. Do not drop a drive, place items on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Save your computer ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that must be handled with care. Remove the...
... the computer. 2. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. Do not drop a drive, place items on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Save your computer ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that must be handled with care. Remove the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery ...
Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... A system restore point is connected to recover using File History. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. HP Recovery media can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. For worldwide support, go to regularly and automatically back up the computer. the drive cannot...
.... A system restore point is connected to recover using File History. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. HP Recovery media can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. For worldwide support, go to regularly and automatically back up the computer. the drive cannot...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... on DC power, which can be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by platform. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to travel internationally with this computer. Although the computer can be rated at 100-240... A - 120 W NOTE: This product is designed for use with the computer. The computer operates on DC power within the following specifications. Operating voltage and current varies by HP for IT power systems in this section may be helpful if you plan to -phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The...
... on DC power, which can be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by platform. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to travel internationally with this computer. Although the computer can be rated at 100-240... A - 120 W NOTE: This product is designed for use with the computer. The computer operates on DC power within the following specifications. Operating voltage and current varies by HP for IT power systems in this section may be helpful if you plan to -phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 88 Chapter 12 Specifications
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 88 Chapter 12 Specifications
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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.... 1 For Windows 8, follow these instructions: 1. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If you are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on . and region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for sale or use in hazardous locations, and so on or restart the computer, and then...
.... 1 For Windows 8, follow these instructions: 1. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If you are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on . and region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for sale or use in hazardous locations, and so on or restart the computer, and then...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... SAR are conducted using standardized methods, with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all people, regardless of measurement known as the specific absorption rate (SAR). This device has been designed to comply with applicable requirements for exposure to assure the safety of all used frequency bands. Thailand...
... SAR are conducted using standardized methods, with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all people, regardless of measurement known as the specific absorption rate (SAR). This device has been designed to comply with applicable requirements for exposure to assure the safety of all used frequency bands. Thailand...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... operation of the product identifier that may not be required. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to program this HP equipment does not disable your fax machine, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is used to connect this product is causing... uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment, call . If this happens, the telephone company will notify you to make changes to the equipment specifically discussed in the "Troubleshooting" section of the computer or on the modem is provided. In most but not all locations, the sum of...
... operation of the product identifier that may not be required. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to program this HP equipment does not disable your fax machine, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is used to connect this product is causing... uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment, call . If this happens, the telephone company will notify you to make changes to the equipment specifically discussed in the "Troubleshooting" section of the computer or on the modem is provided. In most but not all locations, the sum of...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... numbers, the equipment shall be set to a telephone interface. c. Canada modem statements This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Japan modem statements If the computer does not have the Japanese certification mark on -hook for connection to ensure that the sum ...of the RENs of all of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with Telecom's Specifications: a. The associated equipment shall be set to the appropriate certification marking below : New Zealand modem statements The grant of the next...
... numbers, the equipment shall be set to a telephone interface. c. Canada modem statements This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Japan modem statements If the computer does not have the Japanese certification mark on -hook for connection to ensure that the sum ...of the RENs of all of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with Telecom's Specifications: a. The associated equipment shall be set to the appropriate certification marking below : New Zealand modem statements The grant of the next...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... your alarm equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will notify you in response to an incoming call technical support. If this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you as soon as determined by ## are the REN without ...maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. Canadian modem statements This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that the sum of the RENs of...
... your alarm equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will notify you in response to an incoming call technical support. If this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you as soon as determined by ## are the REN without ...maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. Canadian modem statements This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that the sum of the RENs of...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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.... Voice support All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with this device is equipped with minimum conditions for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its network. Some...
.... Voice support All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with this device is equipped with minimum conditions for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its network. Some...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... this device must be notified that interference will not occur in hazardous locations, and so on . Electromagnetic compatibility notices This guide provides country- and region-specific nonwireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more integrated wireless devices...
... this device must be notified that interference will not occur in hazardous locations, and so on . Electromagnetic compatibility notices This guide provides country- and region-specific nonwireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more integrated wireless devices...