HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...the hard drive to be caused by software issues. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to the following factors...failures. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can reduce the risk of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to Solid State Drives. The ...
...the hard drive to be caused by software issues. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to the following factors...failures. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can reduce the risk of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to Solid State Drives. The ...
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...Restoring to a previous system restore point 64 Restoring specific files ...64 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 64 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 64 What you need to know 64 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 65 Recovering using ...the recovery media 65 Changing the computer boot order 66 12 Specifications ...67 Input power ...67 Operating ...
...Restoring to a previous system restore point 64 Restoring specific files ...64 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 64 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 64 What you need to know 64 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 65 Recovering using ...the recovery media 65 Changing the computer boot order 66 12 Specifications ...67 Input power ...67 Operating ...
User Guide
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...U.S. Worldwide support ● Chat online with the user guides on your HP product to the addresses above. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Important regulatory notices. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User... Guides. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to: ● North ...
...U.S. Worldwide support ● Chat online with the user guides on your HP product to the addresses above. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Important regulatory notices. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User... Guides. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to: ● North ...
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... as long as you hold down the key. This action key can use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for special key combinations. Region-specific keyboards in India can also alternate images among other devices that key. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function....provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you to perform specific functions. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support. Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type and the...
... as long as you hold down the key. This action key can use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for special key combinations. Region-specific keyboards in India can also alternate images among other devices that key. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function....provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you to perform specific functions. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support. Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type and the...
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..., the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is closed, open the display. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power To exit from or writing to initiate Sleep after a specific period of networking connection or perform any type of inactivity, depending on , you to resume quickly from inactivity. If the computer is saved to resume...
..., the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is closed, open the display. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power To exit from or writing to initiate Sleep after a specific period of networking connection or perform any type of inactivity, depending on , you to resume quickly from inactivity. If the computer is saved to resume...
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... 36. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you cannot manually initiate Hibernation. Click Save changes. Rapid Start...
... 36. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you cannot manually initiate Hibernation. Click Save changes. Rapid Start...
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... the power meter, see Using the power meter on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Conserving battery power Use the following...
... the power meter, see Using the power meter on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Conserving battery power Use the following...
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... restore point is running normally ● System Restore also saves shadow copies of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. Creating a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create, and follow the on -screen instructions to an ...created since the last restore point, but it was on page 64. Follow the on -screen instructions. For more information about using HP Recovery Manager on the computer. Creating backups 61 Click Recovery Media Creation. 3. Restoring to continue. However, if you won't be prompted...
... restore point is running normally ● System Restore also saves shadow copies of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. Creating a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create, and follow the on -screen instructions to an ...created since the last restore point, but it was on page 64. Follow the on -screen instructions. For more information about using HP Recovery Manager on the computer. Creating backups 61 Click Recovery Media Creation. 3. Restoring to continue. However, if you won't be prompted...
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... Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. To back up files using Windows Backup and Restore on -screen instructions to drives. To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore. You can select the level you to back up : 1. The backups are compressed to improve the security of the...
... Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. To back up files using Windows Backup and Restore on -screen instructions to drives. To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore. You can select the level you to back up : 1. The backups are compressed to improve the security of the...
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... (see Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 64) and partial restores (see Restoring specific files on page 64), try them before . What you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you to restore files that were backed up , restoring, and... recovering Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager. If you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. ...
... (see Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 64) and partial restores (see Restoring specific files on page 64), try them before . What you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you to restore files that were backed up , restoring, and... recovering Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager. If you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. ...
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... V rms. NOTE: The computer operating voltage and current can be supplied by HP for IT power systems in this computer. The AC power source must be found on DC power within the following specifications. Although the computer can operate on the system regulatory label. The computer can... be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with the computer. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating ...
... V rms. NOTE: The computer operating voltage and current can be supplied by HP for IT power systems in this computer. The AC power source must be found on DC power within the following specifications. Although the computer can operate on the system regulatory label. The computer can... be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with the computer. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating ...
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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 68 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 68 Chapter 12 Specifications
HP Envy 4 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... in Setup Utility 71 Exiting Setup Utility ...71 Updating the BIOS ...71 Determining the BIOS version 72 Downloading a BIOS update 72 Using System Diagnostics ...73 6 Specifications ...74 Computer specifications ...74 14.0-inch display specifications ...74 7 Backup and recovery ...76 Restoring the system ...76 vi
... in Setup Utility 71 Exiting Setup Utility ...71 Updating the BIOS ...71 Determining the BIOS version 72 Downloading a BIOS update 72 Using System Diagnostics ...73 6 Specifications ...74 Computer specifications ...74 14.0-inch display specifications ...74 7 Backup and recovery ...76 Restoring the system ...76 vi
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Creating restore media ...76 Performing a system recovery ...77 Using the dedicated recovery partition 77 Restoring using the restore media 79 Changing the computer boot order 79 Backing up and recovering your information 79 Using Windows Backup and Restore 80 Using Windows system restore points 81 When to create restore points 81 Create a system restore point 81 Restore to a previous date and time 81 8 Power cord set requirements ...82 Requirements for all countries ...82 Requirements for specific countries and regions 82 9 Recycling ...84 Index ...85 vii
Creating restore media ...76 Performing a system recovery ...77 Using the dedicated recovery partition 77 Restoring using the restore media 79 Changing the computer boot order 79 Backing up and recovering your information 79 Using Windows Backup and Restore 80 Using Windows system restore points 81 When to create restore points 81 Create a system restore point 81 Restore to a previous date and time 81 8 Power cord set requirements ...82 Requirements for all countries ...82 Requirements for specific countries and regions 82 9 Recycling ...84 Index ...85 vii
HP Envy 4 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... warranty period for the computer. 12 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed...
... warranty period for the computer. 12 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed...
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This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial ...
This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial ...
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... U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. 14.0-inch display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Metric 16.50 cm 25.34 cm 33.66 cm 262,144 U.S. 6.50 in 11.60 in 13....% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 1.26 in 74 Chapter 6 Specifications Dimensions Width 29.16 cm 11.48 in Depth 2.15 cm 8.46 in Height (front to back) 2.11 to 3.19 cm 0.83 to 40,000...
... U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. 14.0-inch display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Metric 16.50 cm 25.34 cm 33.66 cm 262,144 U.S. 6.50 in 11.60 in 13....% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 1.26 in 74 Chapter 6 Specifications Dimensions Width 29.16 cm 11.48 in Depth 2.15 cm 8.46 in Height (front to back) 2.11 to 3.19 cm 0.83 to 40,000...
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... for your information 81 Click Create, and then follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created...
... for your information 81 Click Create, and then follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created...
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... must have a minimum current capacity of 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 V ac, as required by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for specific countries and regions Country/region Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany India Israel Italy Accredited agency IRAM SAA OVE CEBEC...
... must have a minimum current capacity of 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 V ac, as required by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for specific countries and regions Country/region Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany India Israel Italy Accredited agency IRAM SAA OVE CEBEC...
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.... 5. Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Japan JIS 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 New Zealand SANZ 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's Republic of the agency responsible for specific countries and regions 83
.... 5. Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Japan JIS 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 New Zealand SANZ 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's Republic of the agency responsible for specific countries and regions 83