HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 To download...
... Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 To download...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and antennas 13 Keys ...15 Bottom ...16 Labels ...17 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 20 Using operating system controls 21 Using a WLAN ...21 Using an Internet service provider 21 Setting up a WLAN 22 Configuring a wireless router 22...
... ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and antennas 13 Keys ...15 Bottom ...16 Labels ...17 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 20 Using operating system controls 21 Using a WLAN ...21 Using an Internet service provider 21 Setting up a WLAN 22 Configuring a wireless router 22...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Utility (BIOS) passwords 73 TPM Embedded Security device (select models only 74 Using Internet security software ...74 Using antivirus software ...75 Using firewall software ...75 Installing software updates ...75 Installing Windows updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 76 Securing your wireless network ...76 Backing up your software applications and information 76 Using an optional security cable lock 76 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 77 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...77 Updating the BIOS ...77 Determining the BIOS version 77 Downloading...
... Utility (BIOS) passwords 73 TPM Embedded Security device (select models only 74 Using Internet security software ...74 Using antivirus software ...75 Using firewall software ...75 Installing software updates ...75 Installing Windows updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 76 Securing your wireless network ...76 Backing up your software applications and information 76 Using an optional security cable lock 76 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 77 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...77 Updating the BIOS ...77 Determining the BIOS version 77 Downloading...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to use operating system controls: 1. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local...
... or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to use operating system controls: 1. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the key. The keyboard also allows you to use an action key function, press and hold down the key. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The icon on page 77, open app or the Windows desktop. Using the instructions in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to quickly access information or perform specific functions.
... the key. The keyboard also allows you to use an action key function, press and hold down the key. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The icon on page 77, open app or the Windows desktop. Using the instructions in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to quickly access information or perform specific functions.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... enable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. When the charms open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 53. Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is closed, open , select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep...
... enable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. When the charms open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on page 53. Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is closed, open , select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... camera. Your computer has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to know your computer on page 19. NOTE: For more than one type of external devices, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub, to a network on page 4 for all of USB ports you store, manage...
... camera. Your computer has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to know your computer on page 19. NOTE: For more than one type of external devices, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub, to a network on page 4 for all of USB ports you store, manage...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run more than an hour to AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. However, depending on -screen instructions. After you can safely delete to free up disk...
... computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run more than an hour to AC power. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. However, depending on -screen instructions. After you can safely delete to free up disk...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. NOTE: A power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove...
... access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. NOTE: A power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. For information on changing Setup Utility settings, see Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on -screen instructions. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 2. You can modify the TPM settings in the operating system. Using Internet security software When you use your computer and information
... as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. For information on changing Setup Utility settings, see Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on -screen instructions. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 2. You can modify the TPM settings in the operating system. Using Internet security software When you use your computer and information
User Guide - Windows 8
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... protect all the computers on the network. Installing software updates 75 security risks, security software must be kept up to date. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to fully protect your computer. It is monitored and compared with a set up your computer. It is blocked. Using firewall software Firewalls are released, from the Microsoft...
... protect all the computers on the network. Installing software updates 75 security risks, security software must be kept up to date. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to fully protect your computer. It is monitored and compared with a set up your computer. It is blocked. Using firewall software Firewalls are released, from the Microsoft...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to reset your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 85. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and...
... and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to reset your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 85. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Media Card Reader, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 68 Disk Defragmenter software 67 E edge swipe gestures 39, 44 left-edge swipe 40, 44 right-edge swipe 39 top-edge swipe 40, 45 electrostatic discharge 90 esc key, identifying 15 external AC power, using 58 external devices 65 F factory reset 81, 85 firewall software 75 fn key, identifying 15, 50 fun things to do 2 H hard drive light 8 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 67 HDMI configuring audio 31 connecting 31 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone jack...
... Media Card Reader, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 68 Disk Defragmenter software 67 E edge swipe gestures 39, 44 left-edge swipe 40, 44 right-edge swipe 39 top-edge swipe 40, 45 electrostatic discharge 90 esc key, identifying 15 external AC power, using 58 external devices 65 F factory reset 81, 85 firewall software 75 fn key, identifying 15, 50 fun things to do 2 H hard drive light 8 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 67 HDMI configuring audio 31 connecting 31 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone jack...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Wireless Display 33 Intel Wireless Music 33 internal display switch, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 Internet connection setup 22 Internet security software, using 74 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 RJ-45 (network) 7 keyboard hot keys, identifying 50 keys action 15 esc 15 fn 15 Windows application 15 Windows logo 15 L labels Bluetooth 18 regulatory 17 serial number 17 service 17 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 left-edge swipe 40, 44 lights AC adapter 5 caps lock 12 hard drive 8 keyboard backlight 11 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) 7 TouchPad...
... Wireless Display 33 Intel Wireless Music 33 internal display switch, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 Internet connection setup 22 Internet security software, using 74 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 RJ-45 (network) 7 keyboard hot keys, identifying 50 keys action 15 esc 15 fn 15 Windows application 15 Windows logo 15 L labels Bluetooth 18 regulatory 17 serial number 17 service 17 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 left-edge swipe 40, 44 lights AC adapter 5 caps lock 12 hard drive 8 keyboard backlight 11 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) 7 TouchPad...
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...-edge swipe 44 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) lights, identifying 7 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 37 security cable lock, installing 76 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 22 serial number, computer 17 service labels, locating 17 setting password protection on wakeup 53 setup of WLAN 22 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 73 sharing media 26 shipping the computer 71 shortcut keys 49 shutdown 62 Sleep exiting 52 initiating 52 slots Digital Media Card Reader 5 security cable 6 sMedio 360 Suite 26, 27...
...-edge swipe 44 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) lights, identifying 7 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 37 security cable lock, installing 76 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 22 serial number, computer 17 service labels, locating 17 setting password protection on wakeup 53 setup of WLAN 22 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 73 sharing media 26 shipping the computer 71 shortcut keys 49 shutdown 62 Sleep exiting 52 initiating 52 slots Digital Media Card Reader 5 security cable 6 sMedio 360 Suite 26, 27...
HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Maintenance and Service Guide
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... operating system, and then click Next. 6. Remove the bottom cover (see Battery on page 33). 5. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Bottom cover on page 35). Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to the latest BIOS. Remove the memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to www.hp.com. 2. Memory module...
... operating system, and then click Next. 6. Remove the bottom cover (see Battery on page 33). 5. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Bottom cover on page 35). Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to the latest BIOS. Remove the memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to www.hp.com. 2. Memory module...
HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. If no instructions are ready to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: a. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You will need...
... the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. If no instructions are ready to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: a. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You will need...
HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Recovering using Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Click Settings. 3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you have a quick way to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on the system at the factory. Other applications included in the bottom-right corner of the screen to be prompted for instructions on -screen instructions...
... Recovering using Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Click Settings. 3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you have a quick way to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on the system at the factory. Other applications included in the bottom-right corner of the screen to be prompted for instructions on -screen instructions...
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... logo key 6 L left-side components 9 light components 7 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 10 keyboard backlight 7 mute 7 power 7, 10 RJ-45 (network) jack 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 4 wireless 7 M mass storage device illustrated 21 precautions 28 spare part numbers 21 memory module product description 1 removal 60 spare part numbers 18, 22, 60 memory shield removal 60 spare part number 18, 25, 60 microphone location 4 product description 2 microphone jack 11 model description 33 model name 1 multimedia board removal 59 spare part number 18, 25, 59 mute light 7 N network jack 9 O operating...
... logo key 6 L left-side components 9 light components 7 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 10 keyboard backlight 7 mute 7 power 7, 10 RJ-45 (network) jack 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 4 wireless 7 M mass storage device illustrated 21 precautions 28 spare part numbers 21 memory module product description 1 removal 60 spare part numbers 18, 22, 60 memory shield removal 60 spare part number 18, 25, 60 microphone location 4 product description 2 microphone jack 11 model description 33 model name 1 multimedia board removal 59 spare part number 18, 25, 59 mute light 7 N network jack 9 O operating...
