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... 27 6 Maintenance ...28 Inserting or removing the battery ...28 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 30 Removing the hard drive ...30 Installing a hard drive ...32 Adding or replacing memory modules 33 Updating programs and drivers ...36 Cleaning your computer ...36 Cleaning the display ...36 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 36 7 Backup and recovery ...37 Restore ...38 Creating restore media ...38 Performing a system restore ...39 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 39 Restoring using the restore media 40 Changing the computer boot order 40 Backing...
... 27 6 Maintenance ...28 Inserting or removing the battery ...28 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 30 Removing the hard drive ...30 Installing a hard drive ...32 Adding or replacing memory modules 33 Updating programs and drivers ...36 Cleaning your computer ...36 Cleaning the display ...36 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 36 7 Backup and recovery ...37 Restore ...38 Creating restore media ...38 Performing a system restore ...39 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 39 Restoring using the restore media 40 Changing the computer boot order 40 Backing...
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...; Connecting to help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with several resources to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. ◦ Maximizing battery...
...; Connecting to help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with several resources to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. ◦ Maximizing battery...
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... injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. WARNING! Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB devices. Left side Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vents (2) (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector...
... injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. WARNING! Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB devices. Left side Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vents (2) (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector...
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... settings. To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in any of the following features will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to access the Internet. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 17 Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of ISP providers is on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect...
... settings. To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in any of the following features will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to access the Internet. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 17 Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of ISP providers is on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect...
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... action key functions. To use an action key, press and hold down this key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the top of a DVD or a BD. 20 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down Screen brightness up Switch screen image QuickWeb key Previous Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system...
... action key functions. To use an action key, press and hold down this key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the top of a DVD or a BD. 20 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down Screen brightness up Switch screen image QuickWeb key Previous Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system...
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... customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on /off when the TouchPad is off button. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the computer. NOTE: The TouchPad light is on an external mouse. Use the...
... customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on /off when the TouchPad is off button. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the computer. NOTE: The TouchPad light is on an external mouse. Use the...
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... connected directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are creating recovery discs, number each disc before you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. CAUTION: HP Recovery Manager (partition or discs/flash drive) restores only software that you have a recovery partition...
... connected directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are creating recovery discs, number each disc before you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. CAUTION: HP Recovery Manager (partition or discs/flash drive) restores only software that you have a recovery partition...
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... integrated webcam light, identifying 12 internal microphone, identifying 12 Internet connection setup 18 ISP, using 17 J jacks network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keypad, integrated numeric 8 keypads, identifying 22 keys action 8 esc 8 fn 8 Windows logo 8 L labels Bluetooth 44 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 44 regulatory 44 serial number 44 wireless certification 44 WLAN 44 latch, battery release 13 lights AC adapter 9 caps lock 6 hard drive 11 power 6, 11 TouchPad 6 webcam 12 wireless 6 M media controls, keys 20 memory module inserting 34 removing 34 replacing 33 Index...
... integrated webcam light, identifying 12 internal microphone, identifying 12 Internet connection setup 18 ISP, using 17 J jacks network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keypad, integrated numeric 8 keypads, identifying 22 keys action 8 esc 8 fn 8 Windows logo 8 L labels Bluetooth 44 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 44 regulatory 44 serial number 44 wireless certification 44 WLAN 44 latch, battery release 13 lights AC adapter 9 caps lock 6 hard drive 11 power 6, 11 TouchPad 6 webcam 12 wireless 6 M media controls, keys 20 memory module inserting 34 removing 34 replacing 33 Index...
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... the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 40 recovery discs 38 recovery, system 39 regulatory information regulatory label 44 wireless certification labels 44 restore points 42 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 S screen brightness keys 20 screen image, switching 20 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot, identifying 9 serial number, computer 44 setup of WLAN 18 slot, Digital Media 10 speakers, identifying 9 supported discs 38 system recovery 39 system restore points 42 T TouchPad buttons 5 using 23 TouchPad gestures...
... the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 40 recovery discs 38 recovery, system 39 regulatory information regulatory label 44 wireless certification labels 44 restore points 42 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 S screen brightness keys 20 screen image, switching 20 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot, identifying 9 serial number, computer 44 setup of WLAN 18 slot, Digital Media 10 speakers, identifying 9 supported discs 38 system recovery 39 system restore points 42 T TouchPad buttons 5 using 23 TouchPad gestures...
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... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion 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 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion 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 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
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... any of power controls. If the computer is possible. 1. Select Start > Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the...
... any of power controls. If the computer is possible. 1. Select Start > Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the...
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... the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. Your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating...
... the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. Your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating...
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... 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 port connects the computer to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives...
... 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 port connects the computer to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives...
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...-state drives. Refer to AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Connect the computer to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may set it works without supervision. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the...
...-state drives. Refer to AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Connect the computer to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may set it works without supervision. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the...
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... can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is displayed, you enter the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Windows...
... can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is displayed, you enter the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Windows...
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... press enter. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the onscreen instructions. - Select the Main menu. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use...
... press enter. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the onscreen instructions. - Select the Main menu. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use...
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... to the location on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your computer to install the update. NOTE: If you want to the hard drive. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Follow any device, cable, or...
... to the location on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If no instructions are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click your computer to install the update. NOTE: If you want to the hard drive. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Follow any device, cable, or...
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...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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....hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
....hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives...