HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by write splices. For more information. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also ...time, the hard drive file structure becomes fragmented due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is not reduced by...
...Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by write splices. For more information. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also ...time, the hard drive file structure becomes fragmented due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is not reduced by...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Does Operating System recognize drive? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
... latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Does Operating System recognize drive? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. See Backing up ...radio to the computer and listen to share your ideas with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. Learn more HP resources. To get more at Using antivirus software on page 65. ● Back up , restoring, and recovering on...keyboard. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See details in Connecting to a TV or gaming console?
Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you can create a powerful presentation with Microsoft applications. See Backing up ...radio to the computer and listen to share your ideas with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. Learn more HP resources. To get more at Using antivirus software on page 65. ● Back up , restoring, and recovering on...keyboard. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to the computer Start screen from all over the world? See details in Connecting to a TV or gaming console?
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... proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to: ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS... My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your ...
... proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to: ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS... My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your ...
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... MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) Finding your computer: 1. A list displays all the devices installed in the System area, click Device Manager. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer. Select System and ...Security, and then in your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information ...
... MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) Finding your computer: 1. A list displays all the devices installed in the System area, click Device Manager. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer. Select System and ...Security, and then in your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information ...
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... still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety,... Display Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam. (4) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to your country or region.
... still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety,... Display Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam. (4) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to your country or region.
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on page 33. For more information, see Edge swipes on . Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on page 33. For more information, see Edge swipes on . Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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From the Start screen, type p. 2. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information. CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in Hibernation, press the button ...
From the Start screen, type p. 2. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information. CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in Hibernation, press the button ...
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... logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key (7) num lock key (8) Integrated numeric keypad 12 Chapter 2 Getting to the Start screen from an open Beats Audio Control Panel from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Beats Audio is turned back...
... logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key (7) num lock key (8) Integrated numeric keypad 12 Chapter 2 Getting to the Start screen from an open Beats Audio Control Panel from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Beats Audio is turned back...
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..., and then contact support through Help and Support. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The labels are in your computer If you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with a wireless module authorized...
..., and then contact support through Help and Support. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The labels are in your computer If you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with a wireless module authorized...
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..., and cameras. If the wireless light is on the model. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you go. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. But even at least one or more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided...
..., and cameras. If the wireless light is on the model. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you go. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. But even at least one or more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided...
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... that are setting up Internet access in a safe place. To use operating system controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Type network and sharing in the search box, and the select Network and Sharing Center...
... that are setting up Internet access in a safe place. To use operating system controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Type network and sharing in the search box, and the select Network and Sharing Center...
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... encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that are sent to your network, and discards any security. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the Internet through your wireless network. As...
... encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that are sent to your network, and discards any security. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the Internet through your wireless network. As...
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... still photographs, allows you to video conference and chat online using streaming video. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Internal microphones (2) Webcam light HP TrueVision HD Webcam Integrated subwoofer USB 2.0 port Description Record sound. Connects an optional USB device. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your... HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer. On: The webcam is in use. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list ...
... still photographs, allows you to video conference and chat online using streaming video. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Internal microphones (2) Webcam light HP TrueVision HD Webcam Integrated subwoofer USB 2.0 port Description Record sound. Connects an optional USB device. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your... HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer. On: The webcam is in use. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list ...
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... the webcam, you to an optical disc. For details about using the webcam go to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features NOTE: When a device is connected to Help and Support. fn ... with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. WARNING! To view and control the bass properties: From the Start...
... the webcam, you to an optical disc. For details about using the webcam go to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features NOTE: When a device is connected to Help and Support. fn ... with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still photos. ▲ To start the webcam from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications. WARNING! To view and control the bass properties: From the Start...
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... Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. To connect wireless headphones to your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to your computer or on the computer. Connecting a microphone To... a headset. Using audio 23 Connecting speakers You can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. For additional safety information, see Configuring ...
... Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. To connect wireless headphones to your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to your computer or on the computer. Connecting a microphone To... a headset. Using audio 23 Connecting speakers You can play music CDs, download and listen to music, stream audio content from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. For additional safety information, see Configuring ...
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...and then select Sound Recorder. 2. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to your desktop. 3. Select Hardware and Sound...which connects analog video devices. Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to access a network. IMPORTANT: Be sure that enables you to watch...
...and then select Sound Recorder. 2. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to your desktop. 3. Select Hardware and Sound...which connects analog video devices. Checking the sound To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to access a network. IMPORTANT: Be sure that enables you to watch...
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... cable from the list of the external device, especially if you choose the "Extend" option. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of applications. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the monitor or projector to your computer, you press f4, the ...computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ● Second screen only: View the screen image on the computer as shown. 2. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. Select Appearance and Personalization. Press...
... cable from the list of the external device, especially if you choose the "Extend" option. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of applications. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the monitor or projector to your computer, you press f4, the ...computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ● Second screen only: View the screen image on the computer as shown. 2. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. Select Appearance and Personalization. Press...
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...end of the cable to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and ... HDMI cable to your computer: 1. To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of the digital output device. 3. To return the audio stream to the computer, you...
...end of the cable to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and ... HDMI cable to your computer: 1. To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of the digital output device. 3. To return the audio stream to the computer, you...
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... For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To open CyberLink Power DVD from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the Start screen, type w, and then select Intel WiDi. NOTE: Before using an optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). Using Intel Wireless Display (select...
... For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To open CyberLink Power DVD from the computer Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the Start screen, type w, and then select Intel WiDi. NOTE: Before using an optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). Using Intel Wireless Display (select...