HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.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. Page...
...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.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. Page...
User Guide - Windows 8
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......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 Protecting your WLAN 22...
......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 Protecting your WLAN 22...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 72 Using passwords ...72 Setting Windows passwords 73 Setting Setup 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...
... 72 Using passwords ...72 Setting Windows passwords 73 Setting Setup 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of hardware or software. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. Connecting to a wireless network 21 Type network and sharing in a safe place. Record this information and store it in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router...
... of hardware or software. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. Connecting to a wireless network 21 Type network and sharing in a safe place. Record this information and store it in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router...
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... the monitor. To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions . Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to customer support. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from an open Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard...
... the monitor. To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions . Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to customer support. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from an open Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard...
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... initiated, press the power button to resume your computer to resume quickly from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● From the Start screen, point to be disabled in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on external power or when the battery reaches a critical level...
... initiated, press the power button to resume your computer to resume quickly from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● From the Start screen, point to be disabled in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on external power or when the battery reaches a critical level...
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... (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on your phone or camera. Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with software that must be installed. Using a USB device 63 Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 4 for all of your computer. See Getting to know your computer on page 19. Some computers have on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive...
... (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on your phone or camera. Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with software that must be installed. Using a USB device 63 Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 4 for all of your computer. See Getting to know your computer on page 19. Some computers have on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive...
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... is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for service, back up your administrator password, you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Using...
... is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for service, back up your administrator password, you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Using...
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... TPM Set to Factory Defaults Function Available/Hidden ● If the administrator password is set, you can select Available. ● If you potentially expose your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you select Hidden, the TPM device is enabled or disabled by the Embedded Security State setting. To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on your computer as a trial offer. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on...
... TPM Set to Factory Defaults Function Available/Hidden ● If the administrator password is set, you can select Available. ● If you potentially expose your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you select Hidden, the TPM device is enabled or disabled by the Embedded Security State setting. To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on your computer as a trial offer. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on...
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.... Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in most cases, repair any damage they are installed on your home network to and from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in order to fully protect your computer should be sure that you receive an alert. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of your...
.... Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in most cases, repair any damage they are installed on your home network to and from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in order to fully protect your computer should be sure that you receive an alert. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of your...
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... an optional power source. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. b. Complete the installation by...
... an optional power source. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. b. Complete the installation by...
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... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory...
... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... battery power 56 Beats Audio 29, 50 Beats Audio Control Panel 29 Beats Audio hot key 29 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 19, 23 Bluetooth label 18 boot order, changing HP Recovery Manager 87 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 TouchPad on/off 10 C cables HDMI 31 USB 64 caps lock light, identifying 12 caring for your computer 70 checking audio functions 30 cleaning your computer 70 components bottom 16 display...
... battery power 56 Beats Audio 29, 50 Beats Audio Control Panel 29 Beats Audio hot key 29 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 19, 23 Bluetooth label 18 boot order, changing HP Recovery Manager 87 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 TouchPad on/off 10 C cables HDMI 31 USB 64 caps lock light, identifying 12 caring for your computer 70 checking audio functions 30 cleaning your computer 70 components bottom 16 display...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 73 Windows 73 pinching touch screen gesture 43 pinching TouchPad gestures 37 ports HDMI 7, 31 Thunderbolt DisplayPort 7 USB 5 USB 3.0 7 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 8, 11 power, battery 56 PowerDVD 33 product name and number, computer 17 public WLAN connection 23 R recovery 83, 84 discs 82, 86 HP Recovery Manager 85 media 86 starting 86 supported discs 82 system 85 USB flash drive 86 using HP Recovery media 82 recovery media creating 82 creating using HP Recovery Manager 82 recovery partition removing 87...
... P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 73 Windows 73 pinching touch screen gesture 43 pinching TouchPad gestures 37 ports HDMI 7, 31 Thunderbolt DisplayPort 7 USB 5 USB 3.0 7 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 8, 11 power, battery 56 PowerDVD 33 product name and number, computer 17 public WLAN connection 23 R recovery 83, 84 discs 82, 86 HP Recovery Manager 85 media 86 starting 86 supported discs 82 system 85 USB flash drive 86 using HP Recovery media 82 recovery media creating 82 creating using HP Recovery Manager 82 recovery partition removing 87...
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...3.0 ports, identifying 7 USB cable, connecting 64 USB devices connecting 64 description 63 removing 65 USB hubs 63 USB ports, identifying 5 using external AC power 58 using passwords 72 V vents, identifying 16 video 30 W webcam identifying 9 using 26 webcam light, identifying 9 Windows backup 81 File History 81, 83 Refresh 83, 84 reinstall 83, 84 remove everything and reinstall option 84 reset 84 restoring files 83 system restore point 81, 83 Windows application key, identifying 15 Windows logo key, identifying 15 Windows passwords 73 Windows updates, installing 75 wireless button 19 wireless...
...3.0 ports, identifying 7 USB cable, connecting 64 USB devices connecting 64 description 63 removing 65 USB hubs 63 USB ports, identifying 5 using external AC power 58 using passwords 72 V vents, identifying 16 video 30 W webcam identifying 9 using 26 webcam light, identifying 9 Windows backup 81 File History 81, 83 Refresh 83, 84 reinstall 83, 84 remove everything and reinstall option 84 reset 84 restoring files 83 system restore point 81, 83 Windows application key, identifying 15 Windows logo key, identifying 15 Windows passwords 73 Windows updates, installing 75 wireless button 19 wireless...
HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Maintenance and Service Guide
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... jacks Supports Microsoft Premium requirements Integrated HP TrueVision HD slim webcam (fixed [no tilt], activity LED, 1280×720 by 24 frames per second) Dual array digital microphones with appropriate beam-forming, echo-cancellation, noisesuppression software Integrated 10/100/1000 RTL8111F network interface card (NIC) Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless module Support for the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Combo Adapter Support for Intel Wireless Display...
... jacks Supports Microsoft Premium requirements Integrated HP TrueVision HD slim webcam (fixed [no tilt], activity LED, 1280×720 by 24 frames per second) Dual array digital microphones with appropriate beam-forming, echo-cancellation, noisesuppression software Integrated 10/100/1000 RTL8111F network interface card (NIC) Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless module Support for the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Combo Adapter Support for Intel Wireless Display...
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... the operating system. 2. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to the latest BIOS. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to installing new memory may result in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 35). Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Bottom cover on -screen instructions. CAUTION...
... the operating system. 2. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to the latest BIOS. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to installing new memory may result in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 35). Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Bottom cover on -screen instructions. CAUTION...
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... identifier. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after it to the location on -screen instructions. 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: CAUTION: To reduce the...
... identifier. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen after it to the location on -screen instructions. 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: CAUTION: To reduce the...
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... information, see Recovering using Refresh. Click Change PC settings in HP Recovery Manager. Restore and recovery 83 Click Settings. 3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you . See Windows Help and Support for instructions on the system at the factory. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of the screen to start Refresh...
... information, see Recovering using Refresh. Click Change PC settings in HP Recovery Manager. Restore and recovery 83 Click Settings. 3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you . See Windows Help and Support for instructions on the system at the factory. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of the screen to start Refresh...
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...power button board removal 41 spare part number 16, 25, 41 power connector 11 power connector cable removal 57 spare part number 19, 23, 57 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 21, 22 power light 7, 10 power requirements, product description 3 processor, product description 1 product description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drive 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 solid-state drive 2 video 2 wireless...
...power button board removal 41 spare part number 16, 25, 41 power connector 11 power connector cable removal 57 spare part number 19, 23, 57 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 21, 22 power light 7, 10 power requirements, product description 3 processor, product description 1 product description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drive 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 solid-state drive 2 video 2 wireless...