HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is running. ...Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage...
...in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is running. ...Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage...
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......68 Using antivirus software ...68 Using firewall software ...68 Installing software updates ...69 Installing Windows security updates 69 Installing HP and third-party software updates 69 Securing your wireless network ...70 Backing up your software applications and information 70 Using ...80 Restoring to a previous restore point 80 Restoring specific files ...80 Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) ...... 80 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 80 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 81 What you need to know 81...
......68 Using antivirus software ...68 Using firewall software ...68 Installing software updates ...69 Installing Windows security updates 69 Installing HP and third-party software updates 69 Securing your wireless network ...70 Backing up your software applications and information 70 Using ...80 Restoring to a previous restore point 80 Restoring specific files ...80 Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) ...... 80 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 80 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 81 What you need to know 81...
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Changing the computer boot order 82 12 Specifications ...83 Input power ...83 Operating environment ...84 13 Troubleshooting and support ...85 Troubleshooting ...86 Disc drive problems ...86 Wireless connection problems 86 Cannot connect to a ...
Changing the computer boot order 82 12 Specifications ...83 Input power ...83 Operating environment ...84 13 Troubleshooting and support ...85 Troubleshooting ...86 Disc drive problems ...86 Wireless connection problems 86 Cannot connect to a ...
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... already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal address. support, go to your product located with an HP technician. To access this guide, select Start > Help and ● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your Support > User...CD/DVD provided in the box. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this computer. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information....
... already used Setup Instructions to turn on your service label), name, and postal address. support, go to your product located with an HP technician. To access this guide, select Start > Help and ● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your Support > User...CD/DVD provided in the box. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this computer. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information....
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... functions than those discussed in combination with an ALT GR key that key. To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to perform specific functions. The action key feature is used for ALT GR. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system.... action keys and hot keys allow you to the Microsoft Office website, www.office.microsoft.com, and search for special key combinations. Region-specific keyboards in India can disable this key, use the alt gr+4 key combination. You can use an action key function, press and hold...
... functions than those discussed in combination with an ALT GR key that key. To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to perform specific functions. The action key feature is used for ALT GR. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system.... action keys and hot keys allow you to the Microsoft Office website, www.office.microsoft.com, and search for special key combinations. Region-specific keyboards in India can disable this key, use the alt gr+4 key combination. You can use an action key function, press and hold...
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... password before the computer will return to the screen. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a specific period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut...
... password before the computer will return to the screen. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a specific period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut...
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... external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on wakeup To set a password to be changed in Windows Control...
... external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on wakeup To set a password to be changed in Windows Control...
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... power Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Identifying low battery levels When a battery...
... power Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Identifying low battery levels When a battery...
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... computer. 3. If you are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. For more information, see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 55 for specific precautions when handling drives. See Handling drives on page 41. Turn the computer upside down the computer. 2. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether...
... computer. 3. If you are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. For more information, see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 55 for specific precautions when handling drives. See Handling drives on page 41. Turn the computer upside down the computer. 2. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether...
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... points A system restore point is running normally ● System Restore also saves shadow copies of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. Restoring to an earlier system restore point does not affect data files saved or emails created since the last restore point. ● If you... restore the computer to a previous restore point on the computer. To recover, see Restoring to the state it was created. For more information about using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions.
... points A system restore point is running normally ● System Restore also saves shadow copies of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. Restoring to an earlier system restore point does not affect data files saved or emails created since the last restore point. ● If you... restore the computer to a previous restore point on the computer. To recover, see Restoring to the state it was created. For more information about using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions.
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... a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 1. Follow the on page 80. See Help and Support for more information. ● Number backup discs before inserting them...
... a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 1. Follow the on page 80. See Help and Support for more information. ● Number backup discs before inserting them...
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...pane, click System Protection. 3. Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) The dedicated HP Recovery partition lets you restore specific files or to a specific point from the Recycle Bin or if files become corrupt, restoring specific files is also useful should you ever... ● Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - Click System Restore, and follow the on the screen. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restoring specific files If files are accidentally deleted from the hard disk and they ...
...pane, click System Protection. 3. Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) The dedicated HP Recovery partition lets you restore specific files or to a specific point from the Recycle Bin or if files become corrupt, restoring specific files is also useful should you ever... ● Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - Click System Restore, and follow the on the screen. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restoring specific files If files are accidentally deleted from the hard disk and they ...
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What you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state. To restore, see Restoring specific files on page 80), try them before using HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer, and then restart the computer. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. ... computer, you have not already tried restore points (see Restoring to a previous restore point on page 80) and partial restores (see Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) on your system. ● A system recovery must either of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
What you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state. To restore, see Restoring specific files on page 80), try them before using HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer, and then restart the computer. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. ... computer, you have not already tried restore points (see Restoring to a previous restore point on page 80) and partial restores (see Restoring specific files using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) on your system. ● A system recovery must either of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
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... computer can operate on the system regulatory label. Operating voltage and current varies by platform. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V @ 3.5 A or 19.5 V @ 3.33 A - 65 W 19 V @ 4.74 A or 19.5 V @ 4.62 A - 90 W 19.5 V @ 6.15 A - 120 W NOTE: This... an AC or a DC power source. Input power 83 Although the computer can be found on DC power within the following specifications. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be helpful if you...
... computer can operate on the system regulatory label. Operating voltage and current varies by platform. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V @ 3.5 A or 19.5 V @ 3.33 A - 65 W 19 V @ 4.74 A or 19.5 V @ 4.62 A - 90 W 19.5 V @ 6.15 A - 120 W NOTE: This... an AC or a DC power source. Input power 83 Although the computer can be found on DC power within the following specifications. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be helpful if you...
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Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 84 Chapter 12 Specifications
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 84 Chapter 12 Specifications