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...Viewing the current power plan 45 Selecting a different power plan 45 Customizing power plans 45 Setting password protection on wakeup 46 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 46 Using battery power ...47 Finding battery information 47 Using Battery Check ...47 Displaying the remaining ... 49 Conserving battery power 49 Storing a battery ...50 Disposing of a used battery 50 Replacing the battery ...50 Using external AC power ...51 Testing an AC adapter ...52 8 External cards and devices ...53 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 53 Inserting a digital card ...53...
...Viewing the current power plan 45 Selecting a different power plan 45 Customizing power plans 45 Setting password protection on wakeup 46 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 46 Using battery power ...47 Finding battery information 47 Using Battery Check ...47 Displaying the remaining ... 49 Conserving battery power 49 Storing a battery ...50 Disposing of a used battery 50 Replacing the battery ...50 Using external AC power ...51 Testing an AC adapter ...52 8 External cards and devices ...53 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 53 Inserting a digital card ...53...
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... you a user ID and password to the Internet, you set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
... you a user ID and password to the Internet, you set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.
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NOTE: Volume can adjust the volume using the volume keys. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. Checking audio functions on the computer NOTE: For best ...
NOTE: Volume can adjust the volume using the volume keys. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. Checking audio functions on the computer NOTE: For best ...
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...cells to save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To run Battery Check: 1. Using battery power 47 Computer battery life varies, depending ... 33. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to Using the action keys on how you ...
...cells to save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To run Battery Check: 1. Using battery power 47 Computer battery life varies, depending ... 33. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to Using the action keys on how you ...
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...: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 52 Chapter 7 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. ● If... the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1.
...: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 52 Chapter 7 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. ● If... the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1.
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... the physical condition of the battery. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the hard drive.... Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is displayed in every sector of the screen, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 85 To start...
... the physical condition of the battery. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the hard drive.... Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is displayed in every sector of the screen, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 85 To start...
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Index A AC adapter, testing 52 action keys decrease screen brightness 33 Help and Support 33 identifying 8 increase screen brightness 33 next track or section 33 play, pause, resume 33 ... 11 conservation, power 49 creating a wireless connection 19 critical battery level 43, 48 critical security updates, installing 72 CyberLink PowerDVD 40 D DC plug of external HP power supply 94 digital card inserting 53 removing 54 supported formats 53 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58...
Index A AC adapter, testing 52 action keys decrease screen brightness 33 Help and Support 33 identifying 8 increase screen brightness 33 next track or section 33 play, pause, resume 33 ... 11 conservation, power 49 creating a wireless connection 19 critical battery level 43, 48 critical security updates, installing 72 CyberLink PowerDVD 40 D DC plug of external HP power supply 94 digital card inserting 53 removing 54 supported formats 53 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58...
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...exiting 44 initiating 44 slots Digital Media 10 security cable 11 software CyberLink PowerDVD 40 Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 HP 3D DriveGuard 60 HP Connection Manager 20 speakers, identifying 9 storing a battery 50 supported discs 74 system information hotkey 34 system information, ...displaying 82 system recovery 75 system restore points 78 T temperature 50 testing an AC adapter 52 TouchPad buttons 4 using 27 TouchPad gestures flicking...
...exiting 44 initiating 44 slots Digital Media 10 security cable 11 software CyberLink PowerDVD 40 Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 HP 3D DriveGuard 60 HP Connection Manager 20 speakers, identifying 9 storing a battery 50 supported discs 74 system information hotkey 34 system information, ...displaying 82 system recovery 75 system restore points 78 T temperature 50 testing an AC adapter 52 TouchPad buttons 4 using 27 TouchPad gestures flicking...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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...network cable to connect your wireless computer to enable the firewall. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of these situations: ◦ You already have an... an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to the modem, and test the Internet service. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can use an existing account. To access the Windows Connect ...
...network cable to connect your wireless computer to enable the firewall. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of these situations: ◦ You already have an... an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to the modem, and test the Internet service. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can use an existing account. To access the Windows Connect ...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a ......37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a ......37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
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... instant message software ● Taking still photos 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls...
... instant message software ● Taking still photos 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of background noise. To reduce the risk of volume controls...
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...Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information...: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. NOTE: When you work in case of the battery installed in the computer. ...
...Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information...: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. NOTE: When you work in case of the battery installed in the computer. ...
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... of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , performance and fan... lights remain off, the AC adapter is off . Contact HP Customer Support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is not functioning and should be with HP CoolSense on. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following...
... of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , performance and fan... lights remain off, the AC adapter is off . Contact HP Customer Support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is not functioning and should be with HP CoolSense on. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following...
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... 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If it attempts to move the data to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions.... Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to determine if the computer hardware is displayed in the System ...
... 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If it attempts to move the data to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions.... Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to determine if the computer hardware is displayed in the System ...
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
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Disk Defragmenter 37 HP 3D DriveGuard 38 HP Connection Manager 3 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 ...
Disk Defragmenter 37 HP 3D DriveGuard 38 HP Connection Manager 3 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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..., Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic ...following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be traced to shock events. Shock events With each new generation of...
..., Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic ...following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be traced to shock events. Shock events With each new generation of...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need ...
... run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...not needed for your product. Additional information can be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by... Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=...
...not needed for your product. Additional information can be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by... Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=...