HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver...
... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver...
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... action keys ...25 Using the hotkeys ...26 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 27 5 Multimedia Multimedia features ...29 Adjusting the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...36 Webcam...
... action keys ...25 Using the hotkeys ...26 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 27 5 Multimedia Multimedia features ...29 Adjusting the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...36 Webcam...
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...57 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 57 Using external drives ...58 Connecting optional external drives 58 Using the external optical drive (select models only 58 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 59 Sharing optical drives ...59 External devices ...60 Using a USB device ...60 Connecting a USB device 60 Removing a USB device 61 Using Digital Media Slot cards 61 Inserting a digital card 62 Removing a digital card 62 8 Security Protecting the computer ...64 Using passwords ...64 Setting passwords in Windows 65 Setting passwords in Setup Utility...
...57 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 57 Using external drives ...58 Connecting optional external drives 58 Using the external optical drive (select models only 58 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 59 Sharing optical drives ...59 External devices ...60 Using a USB device ...60 Connecting a USB device 60 Removing a USB device 61 Using Digital Media Slot cards 61 Inserting a digital card 62 Removing a digital card 62 8 Security Protecting the computer ...64 Using passwords ...64 Setting passwords in Windows 65 Setting passwords in Setup Utility...
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.../off button Description Turns the TouchPad on the screen. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off. Quickly double-tap the button to turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
.../off button Description Turns the TouchPad on the screen. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off. Quickly double-tap the button to turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
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... of your notebook. ◦ Model description (3). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). You may need this information available when you use . The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels...
... of your notebook. ◦ Model description (3). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). You may need this information available when you use . The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. Wireless certification labels...
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... is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to repair. 20 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network Windows resets your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you to set up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
... is enabled on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to repair. 20 Chapter 3 Wireless and local area network Windows resets your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you to set up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
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Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Connecting to reestablish all connection values: 1. Plug the other end of the HP USB Ethernet Adapter (2). 3. Click Manage wireless networks in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be sure that other wireless devices are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. If the connection does...
Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Connecting to reestablish all connection values: 1. Plug the other end of the HP USB Ethernet Adapter (2). 3. Click Manage wireless networks in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be sure that other wireless devices are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. If the connection does...
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... you can also connect an external USB mouse to one of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Using pointing devices 23 Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, touch and slide one...
... you can also connect an external USB mouse to one of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Using pointing devices 23 Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, touch and slide one...
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... of the display. Press the switch screen image key on your computer hard drive. Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the HDMI cable to the computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to...
... of the display. Press the switch screen image key on your computer hard drive. Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the HDMI cable to the computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to...
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... exiting Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. When Sleep is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears.
... exiting Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. When Sleep is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears.
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... a battery is new, has been unused for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use while on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery...
... a battery is new, has been unused for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use while on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery...
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... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to calibrate a new battery. ▲ To calibrate a battery and for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions...
... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Replacing the battery Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to calibrate a new battery. ▲ To calibrate a battery and for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions...
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... Chapter 7 Drives and external devices NOTE: Hard drives connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are not covered by...
... Chapter 7 Drives and external devices NOTE: Hard drives connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are not covered by...
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... connected to the USB port on the computer and enables you are connecting a powered drive, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer, not to the manufacturer's instructions. If you to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the drive is turned off the drive, and then disconnect it from discs. Using the external optical drive (select models only) NOTE: The external optical drive...
... connected to the USB port on the computer and enables you are connecting a powered drive, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer, not to the manufacturer's instructions. If you to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the drive is turned off the drive, and then disconnect it from discs. Using the external optical drive (select models only) NOTE: The external optical drive...
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... Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. 72 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) To do this Enter, change...
... Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. 72 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) To do this Enter, change...
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... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 74 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer to download your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 74 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer to download your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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... your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to AC power before inserting it into the optical drive of your system, you use any of the following types of optical drive installed in time. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection...
... your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ● When backing up to AC power before inserting it into the optical drive of your system, you use any of the following types of optical drive installed in time. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection...
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... key mode 73 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 wireless 13, 26 administrator password creating 66 entering 67 managing 66 airport security devices 55 antennas 8 antivirus software, using 67 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings...
... key mode 73 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 wireless 13, 26 administrator password creating 66 entering 67 managing 66 airport security devices 55 antennas 8 antivirus software, using 67 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings...
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... 22 internal microphones, identifying 8 Internet connection setup 15 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 6 audio-out (headphone) 6 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 26 keyboard, cleaning 27 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 mute 29 Windows application 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 language support 72 latch, battery release 8 lights battery 7 caps lock 3 drive 6, 56 mute 3 power 3 TouchPad 3 webcam 8 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 22 connecting cable 22 low battery level...
... 22 internal microphones, identifying 8 Internet connection setup 15 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 6 audio-out (headphone) 6 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 26 keyboard, cleaning 27 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 mute 29 Windows application 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 language support 72 latch, battery release 8 lights battery 7 caps lock 3 drive 6, 56 mute 3 power 3 TouchPad 3 webcam 8 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 22 connecting cable 22 low battery level...
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... TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 68 Security menu 72 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility changing the language 70 displaying system information 71 exiting 72 menus 72 navigating 71 passwords set in 65 restoring default settings 71 selecting 71 starting 70 shared drives 59 shutdown 53 Sleep exiting 39 initiating 39 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6 software Disk...
... TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 68 Security menu 72 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility changing the language 70 displaying system information 71 exiting 72 menus 72 navigating 71 passwords set in 65 restoring default settings 71 selecting 71 starting 70 shared drives 59 shutdown 53 Sleep exiting 39 initiating 39 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6 software Disk...