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... This white paper explains how companies and users can fail. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Symptoms may include the ...by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Typically, these . A hard drive that is not detected by the notebook. ...
... This white paper explains how companies and users can fail. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Symptoms may include the ...by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Typically, these . A hard drive that is not detected by the notebook. ...
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...however, these drives - Depending on a 512-byte sector; If an OS that is not Advanced Format-aware is decreased. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of time. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility ...c02691731.pdf. For information about using external SATA communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to turn off when it is unused for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is being used 512-byte sectors;...
...however, these drives - Depending on a 512-byte sector; If an OS that is not Advanced Format-aware is decreased. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of time. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility ...c02691731.pdf. For information about using external SATA communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to turn off when it is unused for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is being used 512-byte sectors;...
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... computer 1 2 Networking (select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5... Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
... computer 1 2 Networking (select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5... Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
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...drive, or on an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, ...and support. To access this guide on your computer, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including ...
...drive, or on an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, ...and support. To access this guide on your computer, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your computer, including ...
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...guide to refer to all types of the taskbar, and then click the power button next to turn on the keyboard. To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the wireless button on connection... computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on and turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for connecting to the desired device. To turn off wireless devices. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > ...
...guide to refer to all types of the taskbar, and then click the power button next to turn on the keyboard. To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the wireless button on connection... computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on and turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for connecting to the desired device. To turn off wireless devices. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > ...
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... Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to complete the...
... Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to complete the...
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... outside the network, so other WLAN devices can be sure that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to your network from an Internet...
... outside the network, so other WLAN devices can be sure that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to your network from an Internet...
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...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify... the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. If you are not sure whether the computer is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot...
...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Turn on the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify... the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. If you are not sure whether the computer is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot...
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... Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Select Start > Shut down . The...
... Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Select Start > Shut down . The...
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...at the factory to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when ...external power. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can be required on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation....
...at the factory to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before you stopped working. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when ...external power. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can be required on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation....
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... power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Different power meter...
... power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Different power meter...
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...exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are ... the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using ...
...exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are ... the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using ...
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... WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not dispose... a backup or recovery When you to storage. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. External AC power is turned on connecting to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Connect the computer to external AC power...
... WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not dispose... a backup or recovery When you to storage. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. External AC power is turned on connecting to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Connect the computer to external AC power...
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...; If the power lights remain off . Contact support for information on , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not... the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management
...; If the power lights remain off . Contact support for information on , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not... the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management
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..., and then disconnect it from the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Turn on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on ...options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to ...
..., and then disconnect it from the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Turn on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on ...options for storing and accessing information. Using a serial device (select models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to ...
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do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● ...
do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● ...
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...(select models only) 45 or - Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Inserting an optical disc Tray-load 1. Hold the disc by members of an administrator group. ● Determine whether a drive ... Select Start > Computer. Pull out the tray (2). 4. A list of the taskbar. - Turn on your optical drive, is supported. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. To open the software and change settings. 3. NOTE: Depending on the computer. ...
...(select models only) 45 or - Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Inserting an optical disc Tray-load 1. Hold the disc by members of an administrator group. ● Determine whether a drive ... Select Start > Computer. Pull out the tray (2). 4. A list of the taskbar. - Turn on your optical drive, is supported. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. To open the software and change settings. 3. NOTE: Depending on the computer. ...
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If you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. Turn on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives It prompts you to select how you want to the optical drive. 1. Slot-...
If you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. Turn on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives It prompts you to select how you want to the optical drive. 1. Slot-...
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...the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is used to remove DriveLock protection. This password is protected by DriveLock, and is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator ...process. TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the...
...the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is used to remove DriveLock protection. This password is protected by DriveLock, and is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator ...process. TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the...
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.... 8. When prompted to type your new password again to confirm. 6. Use the arrow keys to set the password), and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of...the new password, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 6. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2....
.... 8. When prompted to type your new password again to confirm. 6. Use the arrow keys to set the password), and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of...the new password, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 6. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2....