HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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...Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be run. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the ...• Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Typically, these : Connector issues It...
...Failures Introduction With each new generation of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be run. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the ...• Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Typically, these : Connector issues It...
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... 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 ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
... 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 ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
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...hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support...
...hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support...
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...Positioning System (GPS) device. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. The inability to consistently connect two... other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones...
...Positioning System (GPS) device. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. The inability to consistently connect two... other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones...
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or region-specific modem cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 ... a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click the Location tab to display your location. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3.
or region-specific modem cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 ... a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click the Location tab to display your location. Click Region and Language. 4. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3.
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... may include the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
... may include the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
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... Start Recording and speak into the microphone. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of background noise...
... Start Recording and speak into the microphone. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of background noise...
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...Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's video ports. VGA The external monitor ... the Getting Started guide. For information on how to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on using the webcam, select...
...Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's video ports. VGA The external monitor ... the Getting Started guide. For information on how to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on using the webcam, select...
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... VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through...
... VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through...
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... of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
... of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
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... information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn...
... information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the Getting Started guide. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn...
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Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the taskbar. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to ...
Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the taskbar. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to ...
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... software, on disc, or on to an external device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Your computer may be used with the device. Using a USB device 35 Hold the card label-side up, and gently...
... software, on disc, or on to an external device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Your computer may be used with the device. Using a USB device 35 Hold the card label-side up, and gently...
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.... You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The first time you know...
.... You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The first time you know...
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... device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an...
... device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an...
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...manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to learn which is unplugged. 1. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3....Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to the serial port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Using a serial device (select models only)...
...manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to learn which is unplugged. 1. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3....Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to the serial port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Using a serial device (select models only)...
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... to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be updated. Your computer or networking equipment may be alerted if specific actions are available. As new threats are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities...
... to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be updated. Your computer or networking equipment may be alerted if specific actions are available. As new threats are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities...
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... To do this Control access to start the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery...
... To do this Control access to start the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
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... bleach the hard drive (write over data that has been previously deleted, but is reformatted or replaced. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents ...subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third...
... bleach the hard drive (write over data that has been previously deleted, but is reformatted or replaced. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ● Prevents ...subscriptions to activate. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Monitors user activity, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third...