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... port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying...
... port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying...
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...Refer to the poster for the location of the features described in the box with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits ...for computer users. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information...
...Refer to the poster for the location of the features described in the box with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits ...for computer users. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information...
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... exiting Hibernation. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly...
... exiting Hibernation. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly...
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.... Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 33 To remove a 1394 device, save your information...
.... Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 33 To remove a 1394 device, save your information...
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... be sure that additional ports and connectors 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 the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or ...software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion...
... be sure that additional ports and connectors 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 the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or ...software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion...
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... and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching... the unpainted metal surface of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer...
... and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching... the unpainted metal surface of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer...
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... computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to complete. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted ...Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your computer manually at least once a month. Using hard drives 37 Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or at another...
... computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to complete. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted ...Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your computer manually at least once a month. Using hard drives 37 Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or at another...
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... end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. On the Icon in status, you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running...
... end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. On the Icon in status, you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running...
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... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click the appropriate button to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Inserting an optical disc Tray load 1. Turn on the drive bezel to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position ...release button (1) on the computer. 2. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to position it over the tray spindle. Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following: ● CD ● DVD ...
... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click the appropriate button to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Inserting an optical disc Tray load 1. Turn on the drive bezel to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position ...release button (1) on the computer. 2. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to position it over the tray spindle. Using optical drives (select models only) Optical drives include the following: ● CD ● DVD ...
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... f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving...
... f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving...
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... You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: a. If no instructions are ready to download your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to install the ... from the AC outlet. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. You may need to access this information to download. 3. b. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins....
... You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: a. If no instructions are ready to download your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to install the ... from the AC outlet. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. You may need to access this information to download. 3. b. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins....
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...test and checks for intermittent problems that are required to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the battery fails the test, contact... HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it attempts to move the data to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then ...
...test and checks for intermittent problems that are required to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the battery fails the test, contact... HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it attempts to move the data to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then ...
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... port, connecting 16 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel...
... port, connecting 16 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel...
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Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless devices on or off 3 wireless devices...
Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless devices on or off 3 wireless devices...
HP Mini and Compaq Mini Getting Started - Windows 7
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... Removing the battery ...25 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 26 Removing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the hard drive ...28 Removing the hard drive ...28 Installing a hard drive ...28 Replacing the memory module ...29 7 Backup and recovery ...32 Restore ...32 Creating restore media ...33 Performing a system restore ...33 Restoring using...
... Removing the battery ...25 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 26 Removing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the hard drive ...28 Removing the hard drive ...28 Installing a hard drive ...28 Replacing the memory module ...29 7 Backup and recovery ...32 Restore ...32 Creating restore media ...33 Performing a system restore ...33 Restoring using...
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...or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to help you perform various tasks. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform... a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management ...
...or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to help you perform various tasks. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform... a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management ...
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Left side Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter/battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Hard drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: ...earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is being accessed. NOTE: The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector. Blinking white: The hard drive is connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Also connects an optional headset microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the ...
Left side Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter/battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Hard drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: ...earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is being accessed. NOTE: The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector. Blinking white: The hard drive is connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Also connects an optional headset microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the ...
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... (4) Vanity cover Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive and the memory module and wireless device compartments. Bottom 11 Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the...
... (4) Vanity cover Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive and the memory module and wireless device compartments. Bottom 11 Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the...
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6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module 23
6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module 23
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.... 26 Chapter 6 Maintenance To replace the vanity cover: 1. Removing the vanity cover Remove the vanity cover to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Remove the battery (1) (refer to release the vanity cover. 3. Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity... cover after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Rotate the back edge (2) of the vanity cover downward, and then firmly press the cover down until...
.... 26 Chapter 6 Maintenance To replace the vanity cover: 1. Removing the vanity cover Remove the vanity cover to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Remove the battery (1) (refer to release the vanity cover. 3. Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity... cover after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Rotate the back edge (2) of the vanity cover downward, and then firmly press the cover down until...