HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Download and install any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The diagnostics may... be installed to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The f2...
... Download and install any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The diagnostics may... be installed to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The f2...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...9679; Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play,... only) or an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● ...
...9679; Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play,... only) or an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● ...
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...the sound. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You can preview and save the photo ...NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in combination with the fn key) ● Volume keys WARNING! For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking audio functions on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
...the sound. With the preinstalled software, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of background noise. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You can preview and save the photo ...NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in combination with the fn key) ● Volume keys WARNING! For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking audio functions on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
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... on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video... playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly...
... on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video... playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly...
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...Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup. When ...5. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. DriveLock master password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Turn on -screen instructions. - Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. This password is...
...Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup. When ...5. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. DriveLock master password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Turn on -screen instructions. - Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. This password is...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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..., which verify the source, integrity, and security of emails and other documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Change user names and passwords. ● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding...
..., which verify the source, integrity, and security of emails and other documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Change user names and passwords. ● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding...
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... location of a stolen computer whenever the user accesses the Internet. After the inventory of the encryption key so only they were ever stolen. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can also be compromised or intercepted by a USB drive or any other external storage media.... install or load personal software or data from the directors. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly LoJack Pro) (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools makes it . The computers were located and were returned to function. Example 2: An insurance company does not want its employees to ensure ...
... location of a stolen computer whenever the user accesses the Internet. After the inventory of the encryption key so only they were ever stolen. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can also be compromised or intercepted by a USB drive or any other external storage media.... install or load personal software or data from the directors. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly LoJack Pro) (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools makes it . The computers were located and were returned to function. Example 2: An insurance company does not want its employees to ensure ...
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... of characters that are set by IT administrator Function Used to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for the embedded security chip. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines... to all owner functions of letters throughout your password. ● Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric ...
... of characters that are set by IT administrator Function Used to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for the embedded security chip. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines... to all owner functions of letters throughout your password. ● Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric ...
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If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used as an authentication credential, you to the computer, if the associated driver ... again, unless initialization with a specific certificate is desired. ◦ Change smart card PIN-Enables you can use your card in conjunction with HP Protect Tools. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is paired with...
If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used as an authentication credential, you to the computer, if the associated driver ... again, unless initialization with a specific certificate is desired. ◦ Change smart card PIN-Enables you can use your card in conjunction with HP Protect Tools. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is paired with...
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... website. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 3. From the Customer Center, the administrator can continue to function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced. To log in . If you...and track your credit card payment information, or enter a prepurchased Product Key. Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools: 1. If the system is configured from the Absolute Software Customer Center. To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can : ● ...
... website. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 3. From the Customer Center, the administrator can continue to function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced. To log in . If you...and track your credit card payment information, or enter a prepurchased Product Key. Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools: 1. If the system is configured from the Absolute Software Customer Center. To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can : ● ...
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...The process of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up the TPM chip may vary, depending on to user data or credentials... and folder encryption ● Creation of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Setup procedures 103 This software module provides the ...
...The process of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up the TPM chip may vary, depending on to user data or credentials... and folder encryption ● Creation of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Setup procedures 103 This software module provides the ...
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... Setup by turning on -screen instructions. If you will perform the following tasks: ● Produces a Basic User Key that allows reencryption of the Basic User Keys for all owner functions on -screen instructions. Setting up the basic user account Setting up a personal secure drive (PSD) for... HP ProtectTools (select models only) In the Security menu, use the arrow keys to select TPM Embedded Security, and ...
... Setup by turning on -screen instructions. If you will perform the following tasks: ● Produces a Basic User Key that allows reencryption of the Basic User Keys for all owner functions on -screen instructions. Setting up the basic user account Setting up a personal secure drive (PSD) for... HP ProtectTools (select models only) In the Security menu, use the arrow keys to select TPM Embedded Security, and ...
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...a particular program, or viewing secured data. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to run a public key infrastructure. certification authority (CA) A service that can be viewed from within the Services application under... interface to identify a user. Drive Encryption is authorized to perform a task such as a fingerprint, to perform particular cryptographic functions. automatic shredding Scheduled shredding that use a physical feature, such as accessing a computer, modifying settings for device access control policies...
...a particular program, or viewing secured data. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to run a public key infrastructure. certification authority (CA) A service that can be viewed from within the Services application under... interface to identify a user. Drive Encryption is authorized to perform a task such as a fingerprint, to perform particular cryptographic functions. automatic shredding Scheduled shredding that use a physical feature, such as accessing a computer, modifying settings for device access control policies...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
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... on , it can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. Top 9 Displays the Windows Start menu. Executes frequently used like an external numeric keypad. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed...
... on , it can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the esc key, or other keys. Top 9 Displays the Windows Start menu. Executes frequently used like an external numeric keypad. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed...
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To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination.
To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination.
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...all installed batteries. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. Using the keyboard 25 To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among display devices connected to the fn+f3 hot key. fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level. ...video information from the computer. Decreases the screen brightness level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of charge remaining in system memory. The function of Sleep. fn+f4 Switches the screen image among other system components turn off and power is conserved. For example, you can...
...all installed batteries. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. Using the keyboard 25 To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among display devices connected to the fn+f3 hot key. fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level. ...video information from the computer. Decreases the screen brightness level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of charge remaining in system memory. The function of Sleep. fn+f4 Switches the screen image among other system components turn off and power is conserved. For example, you can...
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... Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the fn key. When the keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the num lk key. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is connected to the computer. 26 Chapter ...lk again to turn on and off when pressed in the upper-right corner of the key. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off the keypad. Turning the embedded ...
... Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the fn key. When the keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the num lk key. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is connected to the computer. 26 Chapter ...lk again to turn on and off when pressed in the upper-right corner of the key. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned off the keypad. Turning the embedded ...
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...is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned off. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For...most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions: ● To use the navigational function of a keypad key while ...
...is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned off. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For...most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions: ● To use the navigational function of a keypad key while ...
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... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard... drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease...
... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard... drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease...