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... set forth in Help and Support. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer. The information contained herein is committed to reducing...
... set forth in Help and Support. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to date with your computer. The information contained herein is committed to reducing...
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... you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays...
... you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays...
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... installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is displayed. 2. Click the name of programs is..., which may affect the way the computer responds to start a program, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the ...
... installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is displayed. 2. Click the name of programs is..., which may affect the way the computer responds to start a program, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the ...
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... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected and that the...
... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected and that the...
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Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ...computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you are prompted to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ✎ Read-write discs...
Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ...computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you are prompted to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ✎ Read-write discs...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory...
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory...
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... computer. registered trademarks of our products. The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. As part...
... computer. registered trademarks of our products. The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. As part...
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... operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you ... This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer is connected to Help and Support. Some updates may have been released since the ...
... operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you ... This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer is connected to Help and Support. Some updates may have been released since the ...
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... the wireless device is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
... the wireless device is properly connected to its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
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...creation of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a ... high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during...
...creation of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a ... high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical ...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical ...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...
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... failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive...
... failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive...
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... is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock... by automatically "parking the heads" to check for updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing...
... is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock... by automatically "parking the heads" to check for updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing...
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... disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released...
... disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released...
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... monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this limitation, the industry is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 For information about using external SATA communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may...Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by ...
... monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this limitation, the industry is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 For information about using external SATA communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may...Maintenance and Service guide for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 Initiating and exiting Sleep 58...
... it stops before completion 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 Initiating and exiting Sleep 58...
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... menu 95 Diagnostics menu ...95 11 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...98 12 Backup and recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 102 Using system restore points...
... menu 95 Diagnostics menu ...95 11 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...98 12 Backup and recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 102 Using system restore points...
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Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless light and the wireless action ... light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all ...
Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless light and the wireless action ... light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all ...
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...may connect to the Internet. Use the procedures in synchronizing information transfers between your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ...to your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 NOTE: ...
...may connect to the Internet. Use the procedures in synchronizing information transfers between your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ...to your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 NOTE: ...