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... and services are trademarks of Windows 8 functionality. The information contained herein is subject to most models. HP shall not be available on your computer. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Intel Corporation in the U.S. First Edition: September 2015 Document...
... and services are trademarks of Windows 8 functionality. The information contained herein is subject to most models. HP shall not be available on your computer. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Intel Corporation in the U.S. First Edition: September 2015 Document...
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In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - Go to let HP automatically detect your country. Click Find Now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. The HP Support page is displayed. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to select and download the UEFI version you want. Click Drivers & Downloads. 3. Download any version of UEFI for a specific product: 1. or - In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to a USB device 93
In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - Go to let HP automatically detect your country. Click Find Now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. The HP Support page is displayed. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to select and download the UEFI version you want. Click Drivers & Downloads. 3. Download any version of UEFI for a specific product: 1. or - In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to a USB device 93
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...page 108. You can use the Reinstall drivers and/or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery media. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 103. ● If your system from HP, or by the manufacturer. For software... not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the...
...page 108. You can use the Reinstall drivers and/or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery media. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 103. ● If your system from HP, or by the manufacturer. For software... not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the...
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... must be manually reinstalled. Follow the on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on the storage device. IMPORTANT: Remember to its original factory state. Performing a system recovery The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you... creates a set of space. For most recent backup. You can create an image restore DVD using blank, writable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD +R). HP recommends that you may need slightly more than 8 GB of system restore discs using an optional external DVD±RW optical drive. All files you...
... must be manually reinstalled. Follow the on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on the storage device. IMPORTANT: Remember to its original factory state. Performing a system recovery The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you... creates a set of space. For most recent backup. You can create an image restore DVD using blank, writable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD +R). HP recommends that you may need slightly more than 8 GB of system restore discs using an optional external DVD±RW optical drive. All files you...
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...country. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows. and other countries. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to most models. This computer may not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. To access the latest ...user guide, go to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your seller. Go to the refund policy of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
...country. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows. and other countries. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to most models. This computer may not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. To access the latest ...user guide, go to change without notice. The information contained herein is subject to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your seller. Go to the refund policy of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
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... of a user-replaceable battery 46 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...47 Troubleshooting power problems 47 HP CoolSense (select models only 48 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 48 Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only...Maintaining your computer ...51 Improving performance ...51 Handling drives ...51 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 51 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 52 Using Disk Defragmenter 52 Using Disk Cleanup ...52 Updating programs and drivers ...53 Cleaning your computer ...53 Cleaning procedures ...53 ix
... of a user-replaceable battery 46 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...47 Troubleshooting power problems 47 HP CoolSense (select models only 48 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 48 Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only...Maintaining your computer ...51 Improving performance ...51 Handling drives ...51 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 51 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 52 Using Disk Defragmenter 52 Using Disk Cleanup ...52 Updating programs and drivers ...53 Cleaning your computer ...53 Cleaning procedures ...53 ix
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...act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive light (3) Audio-out (headphone)/...to the computer. Right side 7 Also connects an optional headset microphone. To access this guide, from being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio ...
...act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive light (3) Audio-out (headphone)/...to the computer. Right side 7 Also connects an optional headset microphone. To access this guide, from being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio ...
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...). Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to know your computer model. Depending on page 3). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to an optical disc. Connects...
...). Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to know your computer model. Depending on page 3). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to an optical disc. Connects...
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Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to Help and Support. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on ...disc. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. On: The webcam is connected to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on your computer model. Some models allow you to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental ...
Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to Help and Support. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on ...disc. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. On: The webcam is connected to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on your computer model. Some models allow you to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental ...
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...the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup....turn the computer on the keyboard or move the computer with your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is running tools such as ...
...the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup....turn the computer on the keyboard or move the computer with your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is running tools such as ...
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...available. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can permanently damage your computer. For example, older graphics components might not work well with an alcohol-free glass...Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning the display (All-in the scratches. Without the latest driver, you update your computer, check the product contents to the latest versions. Technology is ...
...available. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can permanently damage your computer. For example, older graphics components might not work well with an alcohol-free glass...Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning the display (All-in the scratches. Without the latest driver, you update your computer, check the product contents to the latest versions. Technology is ...
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... system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you receive an alert. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized ...to and from the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 53. Installing critical security updates...
... system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you receive an alert. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized ...to and from the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 53. Installing critical security updates...
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...the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused...Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are provided in the following order: a. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. The BIOS searches three places for earlier and later versions 1. Option 2: Support and Drivers page-Provides downloads for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only...
...the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused...Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are provided in the following order: a. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. The BIOS searches three places for earlier and later versions 1. Option 2: Support and Drivers page-Provides downloads for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only...
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... you need to correct a problem with this computer, you must be available for restoring from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of the taskbar. ● If you need to reset your computer...
... you need to correct a problem with this computer, you must be available for restoring from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of the taskbar. ● If you need to reset your computer...
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...; Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets with the computer. Go to http://www...
...; Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets with the computer. Go to http://www...