HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...adjustment. The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Software issues... Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as ...
...adjustment. The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Software issues... Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as ...
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... 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
... 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth...a local area network (LAN) (select models only 13 3 Multimedia ...14 Using the media activity controls ...14 v or region-specific modem cable adapter 11 Selecting a location setting 11 Viewing the current location selection 11 Adding new locations when traveling 12 Connecting to...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. To access the... > User Guides. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide...
...This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. To access the... > User Guides. Finding more information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide...
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... end of Bluetooth devices. The strength of electric shock, fire, or damage to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. To... reduce the risk of Bluetooth is also required. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. If the modem cable contains noise ...
... end of Bluetooth devices. The strength of electric shock, fire, or damage to the Internet. In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. To... reduce the risk of Bluetooth is also required. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the cable (2) toward the computer. If the modem cable contains noise ...
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...Click the Location tab to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Connecting to a wired network 11 Plug ...computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Region and Language...
...Click the Location tab to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Connecting to a wired network 11 Plug ...computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Region and Language...
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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 instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
... 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 instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only...
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... and save the photo or video recording. 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. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button...
... and save the photo or video recording. 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. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button...
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... Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port...
... Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port...
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... from the computer. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). Connect one end of...
... from the computer. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). Connect one end of...
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The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such ...
The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such ...
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... to increase battery life. Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. 24 Chapter 4 Power management For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help.
... to increase battery life. Computer battery life varies, depending on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. 24 Chapter 4 Power management For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see the HP Power Assistant software Help.
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... install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Using ExpressCards...
... install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to the standard specifications of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Using ExpressCards...
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... the card is usually included with the device. These instructions may be provided with the computer. Using a USB device 35 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices.
... the card is usually included with the device. These instructions may be provided with the computer. Using a USB device 35 For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices.
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... -screen instructions. 3. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device...
... -screen instructions. 3. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that the device is usually included with the device...
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... a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
... a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
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..., mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Connect the device to a USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC.... Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to the powered USB port on the device. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2.
..., mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Connect the device to a USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC.... Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to the powered USB port on the device. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2.
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As new threats are posed, your software. For more information about interruptions or reminders to upgrade your antivirus software will only be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be a solution made up to ...
As new threats are posed, your software. For more information about interruptions or reminders to upgrade your antivirus software will only be alerted if specific actions are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be a solution made up to ...
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... Self Test Memory Test To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on password TPM Status TPM Operation To do this Control access to start...
... Self Test Memory Test To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on password TPM Status TPM Operation To do this Control access to start...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
... access for a user or a group 93 Allowing access to a class of devices for one user of a group ......... 94 Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group 94 Removing settings for a user or a group 95 Resetting the configuration 95 JITA Configuration 95 Creating a JITA ... group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip 104...
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... protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ●...separate purchase of the data more difficult). HP ProtectTools features 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure ...
... protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools (select ● Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user models only) profiles. ●...separate purchase of the data more difficult). HP ProtectTools features 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip to protect against unauthorized access to communication devices for specific individuals or groups of a personal secure ...