HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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..., HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Symptoms may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications,...the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Shock events With each new generation of hard drive issues can fail. These software issues ...
..., HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Symptoms may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications,...the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Shock events With each new generation of hard drive issues can fail. These software issues ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on the computer 12 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 8 Selecting a location setting 8 Viewing the current location selection 8 Adding new locations when traveling 8 Connecting to a...Multimedia ...11 Using the media activity controls ...11 Audio ...11 Adjusting the volume ...12 Checking audio functions on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up ...
...only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on the computer 12 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 8 Selecting a location setting 8 Viewing the current location selection 8 Adding new locations when traveling 8 Connecting to a...Multimedia ...11 Using the media activity controls ...11 Audio ...11 Adjusting the volume ...12 Checking audio functions on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on. For country- The poster is...
... regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on. For country- The poster is...
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... jack (1) on the computer. 2. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to a wired network 7 In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are...
... jack (1) on the computer. 2. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to a wired network 7 In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are...
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Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by the computer so that you are saved by country or region. Adding new locations when traveling On a new .... To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you purchased the computer. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click the Location tab to a location setting that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. As you travel...
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by the computer so that you are saved by country or region. Adding new locations when traveling On a new .... To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you purchased the computer. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Click the Location tab to a location setting that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. As you travel...
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... may include the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key) ● Media action keys Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity...
... may include the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key) ● Media action keys Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity...
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... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. With the preinstalled software, you to experiment with the following : ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of volume controls your computer has. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Webcam (select models only) Some computers...
... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. With the preinstalled software, you to experiment with the following : ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys (specific keys pressed in a setting free of volume controls your computer has. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Webcam (select models only) Some computers...
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For information on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ...
For information on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ...
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... Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. ▲ To connect a digital display...
... Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. ▲ To connect a digital display...
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... PowerDVD, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink > CyberLink PowerDVD. For more information on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Then configure the default audio playback device as Blu-ray discs, will not play on...
... PowerDVD, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink > CyberLink PowerDVD. For more information on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Then configure the default audio playback device as Blu-ray discs, will not play on...
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... are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. When the computer is automatically...
... are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. When the computer is automatically...
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... supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 28 Chapter 5 External cards and devices For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the...
... supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 28 Chapter 5 External cards and devices For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the...
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.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. Using 1394 devices (select models only) 29 NOTE: The first time you...
.... Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device. 2. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. Using 1394 devices (select models only) 29 NOTE: The first time you...
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... the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen...
... the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the eSATA port. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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Restoring using the recovery media 52 Changing the computer boot order 53 Backing up and recovering your information 53 Using Windows Backup and Restore 54 Using Windows system restore points 54 When to create restore points 54 Create a system restore point 55 Restore to a previous date and time 55 7 Customer support ...56 Contacting customer support ...56 Labels ...57 8 Specifications ...58 Input power ...58 Operating environment ...59 Index ...60 ix
Restoring using the recovery media 52 Changing the computer boot order 53 Backing up and recovering your information 53 Using Windows Backup and Restore 54 Using Windows system restore points 54 When to create restore points 54 Create a system restore point 55 Restore to a previous date and time 55 7 Customer support ...56 Contacting customer support ...56 Labels ...57 8 Specifications ...58 Input power ...58 Operating environment ...59 Index ...60 ix
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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...In some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your HP product to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ● Europe, ..., Via G. For worldwide product support, go /orderdocuments or write to the addresses above. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. Resources Contents Limited Warranty* Specific warranty information about this computer. For U.S.
...In some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your HP product to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ● Europe, ..., Via G. For worldwide product support, go /orderdocuments or write to the addresses above. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ go /contactHP. Resources Contents Limited Warranty* Specific warranty information about this computer. For U.S.
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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... Networking Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on -screen instructions. ● Windows... between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. NOTE: Your ISP will give you with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the...
... Networking Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on -screen instructions. ● Windows... between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. NOTE: Your ISP will give you with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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4 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are assigned to specific keys at the top of the function keys to activate the assigned function. Using standard settings, you press the fn key and one of the ... keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are included in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists.
4 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are assigned to specific keys at the top of the function keys to activate the assigned function. Using standard settings, you press the fn key and one of the ... keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are included in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists.
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... optimally 54 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Follow the on file sizes, it may be prompted for your permission or password for your hard drive at a specific point in time. To create a screen shot: 1.
... optimally 54 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Follow the on file sizes, it may be prompted for your permission or password for your hard drive at a specific point in time. To create a screen shot: 1.
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...Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be found on DC power within the following specifications. 8 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to travel internationally with the computer.... Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 19.5 V dc @ 6.15 A - 120 W NOTE: This product is designed for use with this section may be ...
...Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be found on DC power within the following specifications. 8 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to travel internationally with the computer.... Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 19.5 V dc @ 6.15 A - 120 W NOTE: This product is designed for use with this section may be ...