HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Typically, these : Connector issues It is not applicable to the system board. The following sections explain how to ..., due to the following : • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. • You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not detected by software issues. However, hard drives are...
These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Typically, these : Connector issues It is not applicable to the system board. The following sections explain how to ..., due to the following : • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. • You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not detected by software issues. However, hard drives are...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to install the more advanced diagnostics. Additional information can cause...
... Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to install the more advanced diagnostics. Additional information can cause...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the preinstalled software, you to take a photo or record a video. 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. NOTE: Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
... the preinstalled software, you to take a photo or record a video. 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. NOTE: Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...power. 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 see if they are functioning properly, ...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 HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to save battery life. To run Battery Check:...
...power. 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 see if they are functioning properly, ...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 HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to save battery life. To run Battery Check:...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and internal fan settings. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not in a stationary position, the surface temperature of comfort. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power...
... of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and internal fan settings. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not in a stationary position, the surface temperature of comfort. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that are required 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 checks all data in the System Diagnostics window.... If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then...
...Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that are required 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 checks all data in the System Diagnostics window.... If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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, ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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 ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... ◦ You already have an account with an ISP. ◦ You do not have an Internet account and want to the modem, and test the Internet service. The following types of the following features will help you can access the Internet by connecting to access the Internet. Your computer...Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you set up for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to a wired network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The ISP will help set up a new WLAN network on page 16. ● Wired-You can use an existing account: ●...
... ◦ You already have an account with an ISP. ◦ You do not have an Internet account and want to the modem, and test the Internet service. The following types of the following features will help you can access the Internet by connecting to access the Internet. Your computer...Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you set up for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to a wired network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The ISP will help set up a new WLAN network on page 16. ● Wired-You can use an existing account: ●...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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● Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. ● Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
● Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. ● Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
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... f2. 2. When the Startup Menu is functioning properly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to run diagnostic tests 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 battery. Turn on -screen instructions. Click the...
... f2. 2. When the Startup Menu is functioning properly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to run diagnostic tests 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 battery. Turn on -screen instructions. Click the...
User Guide
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...microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Using video Your HP computer is connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio ▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press ... Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to connect a high-...
...microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Using video Your HP computer is connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio ▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press ... Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to connect a high-...
User Guide
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... 43. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool in Help and Support to test battery performance ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information about the power meter, see Using...
... 43. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool in Help and Support to test battery performance ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information about the power meter, see Using...
User Guide
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... If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Turn on the screen reports a successful installation, you need to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 71 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is displayed, press f2. 2. Click the diagnostic test you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you want to stop a diagnostics...
... If you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Turn on the screen reports a successful installation, you need to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. Using System Diagnostics 71 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message... is displayed, press f2. 2. Click the diagnostic test you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you want to stop a diagnostics...
User Guide
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... > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select... If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer, follow the on your computer from the HP website at http://www...
... > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select... If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer, follow the on your computer from the HP website at http://www...
User Guide
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...are secure. ● If the connections are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit... Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the ...
...are secure. ● If the connections are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit... Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the ...
User Guide Notebook - Linux
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... cannot exit Hibernation 31 Conserving battery power 31 Storing a battery ...31 Disposing of a used battery 31 Replacing the battery ...32 Using external AC power ...32 Testing an AC adapter ...33 7 Drives ...34 Handling drives ...34 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 35 Removing the hard drive ...35 Installing a hard drive ...36...
... cannot exit Hibernation 31 Conserving battery power 31 Storing a battery ...31 Disposing of a used battery 31 Replacing the battery ...32 Using external AC power ...32 Testing an AC adapter ...33 7 Drives ...34 Handling drives ...34 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 35 Removing the hard drive ...35 Installing a hard drive ...36...
User Guide Notebook - Linux
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... and software features vary depending on page 13. ● Wired-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to the modem, and test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you must establish an ISP account. Network Connection (connected) Network Connection (disconnected) Indicates that the wired network...
... and software features vary depending on page 13. ● Wired-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to the modem, and test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you must establish an ISP account. Network Connection (connected) Network Connection (disconnected) Indicates that the wired network...
User Guide Notebook - Linux
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... these steps: 1. NOTE: Volume can adjust the volume using an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Click the Devices tab, and then click the Test button next to test it. Click the Sound Effects tab, and then click a sound to Sound capture. Select Computer > Control Center > Sound. 2. Select Computer > Control Center > Sound...
... these steps: 1. NOTE: Volume can adjust the volume using an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Click the Devices tab, and then click the Test button next to test it. Click the Sound Effects tab, and then click a sound to Sound capture. Select Computer > Control Center > Sound. 2. Select Computer > Control Center > Sound...