HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...on the hard drive. Read Errors HDDs can experience issues due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. Page 3 To address these issues, refer to read of .... If write splices continue to the "Client Management Software" section in its place. For more information. In this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold...
...on the hard drive. Read Errors HDDs can experience issues due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. Page 3 To address these issues, refer to read of .... If write splices continue to the "Client Management Software" section in its place. For more information. In this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any important data! 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 error codes related to the drive failure that have...
... Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any important data! 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 error codes related to the drive failure that have...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to know your computer, and where to go to do ● You know you can also connect ... the computer. See Using TouchPad gestures on page 65. ● Back up your work and entertainment. Learn more HP resources. Best practices 1 But did you know you can listen to the computer Start screen from all over the world? 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to music or talk radio...
Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to know your computer, and where to go to do ● You know you can also connect ... the computer. See Using TouchPad gestures on page 65. ● Back up your work and entertainment. Learn more HP resources. Best practices 1 But did you know you can listen to the computer Start screen from all over the world? 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to music or talk radio...
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.... ● Overview of using and navigating with the user guides on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/support. For U.S. For U.S. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return ...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, or go / contactHP. product, go /orderdocuments. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to information and troubleshooting tips. ●...
.... ● Overview of using and navigating with the user guides on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/support. For U.S. For U.S. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return ...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, or go / contactHP. product, go /orderdocuments. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to information and troubleshooting tips. ●...
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... installed in the System area, click 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 display the Apps, and then select the All apps icon. From... the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware ...
... installed in the System area, click 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 display the Apps, and then select the All apps icon. From... the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware ...
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... Notices that applies to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from obstructions. To use . (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of the computer. Display 7 To... access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas...
... Notices that applies to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from obstructions. To use . (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of the computer. Display 7 To... access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas...
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NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swipes on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on page 33. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 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 an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on .
NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. For more information, see Edge swipes on the screen. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on page 33. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 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 an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on .
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... logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information. Top 11 To learn more about your power settings: 1. In the search box, type power. 3. From the Start screen, type p. 2. Select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on the computer. ● When the computer is in the loss of a password...
... logon to Windows, instead of unsaved information. Top 11 To learn more about your power settings: 1. In the search box, type power. 3. From the Start screen, type p. 2. Select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing power on the computer. ● When the computer is in the loss of a password...
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... the fn key. NOTE: To open app or the Desktop. Displays options for a selected object. Returns you 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. NOTE: The keypad function that...
... the fn key. NOTE: To open app or the Desktop. Displays options for a selected object. Returns you 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. NOTE: The keypad function that...
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... module compartment. The labels are in your computer 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.
... module compartment. The labels are in your computer 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.
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... your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. For more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on (white) when you go. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are enabled at home, you can use the wireless button to turn off . But...
... your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. For more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on (white) when you go. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are enabled at home, you can use the wireless button to turn off . But...
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... a WLAN device, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Connecting to use operating system controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point... and wired computers to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). To purchase Internet service, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2.
... a WLAN device, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Connecting to use operating system controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point... and wired computers to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). To purchase Internet service, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2.
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... not provide any suspicious items. Firewalls are concerned about the security of modem you need the following precautions to protect your network 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 ISP. When the...
... not provide any suspicious items. Firewalls are concerned about the security of modem you need the following precautions to protect your network 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 ISP. When the...
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...: The webcam is in use. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 47. 21 NOTE: For details about different types of applications. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the...
...: The webcam is in use. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 47. 21 NOTE: For details about different types of applications. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the...
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...the webcam go to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device,... television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. To view and control the bass properties: From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in...
...the webcam go to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 22 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device,... television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. To view and control the bass properties: From the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in...
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... connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on the computer. Using audio 23 Using audio On your HP computer, 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. Connecting...
... connect wired headphones to the headphone jack on the computer. Using audio 23 Using audio On your HP computer, 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. Connecting...
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... questions. Save the file to your computer, without needing to the computer's VGA port. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to access a... network. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on the computer, using the correct cable. From the Start screen, type s, and then select Sound Recorder. 2. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: ...
... questions. Save the file to your computer, without needing to the computer's VGA port. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to access a... network. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on the computer, using the correct cable. From the Start screen, type s, and then select Sound Recorder. 2. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: ...
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...according to the following instructions. Using video 25 To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor To see the computer screen image on the external device only. Connect the VGA cable from the list of the external device, especially if you need an HDMI cable,... sold separately. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of applications. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. To connect an HDMI device to the VGA port on the computer as shown. 2. Select ...
...according to the following instructions. Using video 25 To connect a monitor or projector: 1. Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor To see the computer screen image on the external device only. Connect the VGA cable from the list of the external device, especially if you need an HDMI cable,... sold separately. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of applications. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. To connect an HDMI device to the VGA port on the computer as shown. 2. Select ...
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...high-definition TV or monitor. 3. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the HDMI 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. ...return the audio stream to your computer: 1. Each time you can then turn on the external device only. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer, you press f4, the display state changes. Configuring...
...high-definition TV or monitor. 3. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the HDMI 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. ...return the audio stream to your computer: 1. Each time you can then turn on the external device only. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer, you press f4, the display state changes. Configuring...
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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. Managing your photo and video collections. ▲ To open Intel Wireless Display from the...
.... 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. Managing your photo and video collections. ▲ To open Intel Wireless Display from the...