HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and operating system (OS) bugs. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens... result in its place. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to read of the drive can experience issues due to the "...
...hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and operating system (OS) bugs. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens... result in its place. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to read of the drive can experience issues due to the "...
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YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... This chapter provides country- For Windows 8, follow these steps: 1. CAUTION: Devices not for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Such restrictions may apply on-board airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in the United States may be installed. Turn on the wireless or modem...wireless devices may be located on . For Windows 7, to view the FCC IDs for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. If you turn it on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for any radio modules ...
... This chapter provides country- For Windows 8, follow these steps: 1. CAUTION: Devices not for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Such restrictions may apply on-board airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in the United States may be installed. Turn on the wireless or modem...wireless devices may be located on . For Windows 7, to view the FCC IDs for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. If you turn it on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for any radio modules ...
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...Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop or workstation, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list of the European Parliament and the Council). Perchlorate material-special ....0+∑Efa Grade 3 198.0+∑Efa 225.0+∑Efa 259.0+∑Efa 284.0+∑Efa Chemical substances 45 Mercury statement This HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in our products as needed to providing our customers with the sum ...
...Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop or workstation, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list of the European Parliament and the Council). Perchlorate material-special ....0+∑Efa Grade 3 198.0+∑Efa 225.0+∑Efa 259.0+∑Efa 284.0+∑Efa Chemical substances 45 Mercury statement This HP product may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in our products as needed to providing our customers with the sum ...
HP SpectreXT Maintenance and Service Guide
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... button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is enabled at least 5 seconds to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). From the Start screen, type p. 2. Send and receive wireless signals to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the loss...
... button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is enabled at least 5 seconds to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). From the Start screen, type p. 2. Send and receive wireless signals to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the loss...
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Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows button (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions. NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen. Displays options for a selected object. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn or the esc key.
Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows button (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions. NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen. Displays options for a selected object. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn or the esc key.
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... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on . Functions like the left button on the screen. Component (5) Caps lock light (6) TouchPad light (select models only) TouchPad Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. ● ...
... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on . Functions like the left button on the screen. Component (5) Caps lock light (6) TouchPad light (select models only) TouchPad Description On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. ● ...
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... Diagnostics Press f10 to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Use the arrow keys to...
... Diagnostics Press f10 to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Use the arrow keys to...
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..., choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility menus without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to the main Setup Utility screen, press esc, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ... Setup Utility 65 System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device ...
..., choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility menus without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to the main Setup Utility screen, press esc, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then ... Setup Utility 65 System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device ...
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...and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website. Press f10 to select Main. 3. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (... ● To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. NOTE: ...
...and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website. Press f10 to select Main. 3. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (... ● To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. NOTE: ...
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... designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from...
... designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from...
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... HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that are available in the lower-left corner of the hard drive. Turn on -screen instructions... to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can also view system information and error logs in every sector of the screen, press esc. To start -up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and ...
... HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that are available in the lower-left corner of the hard drive. Turn on -screen instructions... to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can also view system information and error logs in every sector of the screen, press esc. To start -up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and ...
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... back it up regularly. ● Back up templates that are used to start the backup process. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. From the Start screen, type restore, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed options. Refer to restore the contents of...
... back it up regularly. ● Back up templates that are used to start the backup process. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. From the Start screen, type restore, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed options. Refer to restore the contents of...
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...at the factory. For additional information, see Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) on page 73. 3. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. 72 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery or - You can also use Windows Automatic Repair to fix problems that might prevent ...media (select models only). Select Troubleshoot, then select Advanced Options, and then select Automatic Repair. 5. Follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Follow the on the computer are not listed, you must purchase Windows 8 operating system media to set up ...
...at the factory. For additional information, see Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) on page 73. 3. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. 72 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery or - You can also use Windows Automatic Repair to fix problems that might prevent ...media (select models only). Select Troubleshoot, then select Advanced Options, and then select Automatic Repair. 5. Follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Follow the on the computer are not listed, you must purchase Windows 8 operating system media to set up ...
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...a search for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: From the Start screen, type C, and then select Computer. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive ... the factory. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. If the HP Recovery partition is completed: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. CAUTION: Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard...
...a search for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: From the Start screen, type C, and then select Computer. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive ... the factory. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. If the HP Recovery partition is completed: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. CAUTION: Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard...
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... without affecting your files, select Get started, and follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. screen instructions. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you want to remove personal information...
... without affecting your files, select Get started, and follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. To access HP Support Assistant on -screen instructions. screen instructions. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you want to remove personal information...
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3. Using HP Software Setup HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup, and select Apps. 2. Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or deleted from the PC settings screen. 4. Performing a system recovery 75 Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the system. 1. Open HP Software Setup. 3.
3. Using HP Software Setup HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup, and select Apps. 2. Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or deleted from the PC settings screen. 4. Performing a system recovery 75 Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the system. 1. Open HP Software Setup. 3.
User Guide - Windows 8
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...practices after you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you set up , restoring, and recovering on page 72. See details in Connecting to a network on page 18. ● Become...familiar with your computer, and where to get the most out of your keyboard. Go to Getting to know your work and entertainment. Learn more HP resources. See Backing up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 ...
...practices after you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you set up , restoring, and recovering on page 72. See details in Connecting to a network on page 18. ● Become...familiar with your computer, and where to get the most out of your keyboard. Go to Getting to know your work and entertainment. Learn more HP resources. See Backing up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Worldwide support web page To get support in the box.... A broad range of how-to information, and more, use this computer. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. More HP resources 3 To locate product details, how-to information and troubleshooting tips. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 ...
...Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Worldwide support web page To get support in the box.... A broad range of how-to information, and more, use this computer. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. More HP resources 3 To locate product details, how-to information and troubleshooting tips. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps toolbar, and then select the All apps icon. 4 ...
... c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps toolbar, and then select the All apps icon. 4 ...