HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft...
... to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft...
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Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Updates...mode Using Sysprep 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 ...
Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Updates...mode Using Sysprep 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 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... remedy is a trademark of sale (the seller). Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your computer. registered trademarks of the... HP End User License Agreement (EULA). SD Logo is a trademark of purchase. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to be bound by the terms ...
... remedy is a trademark of sale (the seller). Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to most models. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your computer. registered trademarks of the... HP End User License Agreement (EULA). SD Logo is a trademark of purchase. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to be bound by the terms ...
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...3 Finding your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 18 v
Table of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...3 Finding your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 18 v
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... the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming ...27 Rotating (select models only 27 2-finger click (select models only 28 Flicking (select models only 28 Edge swipes ...29 Right-edge swipe 29 Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and...
... the keyboard 25 Using the TouchPad ...25 Using TouchPad gestures ...25 Tapping ...26 Scrolling ...26 Pinching/zooming ...27 Rotating (select models only 27 2-finger click (select models only 28 Flicking (select models only 28 Edge swipes ...29 Right-edge swipe 29 Top-edge swipe 29 Left-edge swipe 30 Using the keyboard and...
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... easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...69 Using HP Recovery media to recover 70 Changing the computer boot order 70 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 70 12 Specifications ...71 Input power ...71 Operating environment ...
... easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 69 What you need to know 69 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...69 Using HP Recovery media to recover 70 Changing the computer boot order 70 ...Removing the HP Recovery partition 70 12 Specifications ...71 Input power ...71 Operating environment ...
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... 2.0 ports (2) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector (7) Security cable slot Description Reads an optical disc. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an AC adapter. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to know your computer Releases the disc tray. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it...
... 2.0 ports (2) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector (7) Security cable slot Description Reads an optical disc. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an AC adapter. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to know your computer Releases the disc tray. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it...
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...Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. If your computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system... problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in which the devices have been ...
...Provides important information, including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. If your computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system... problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are in which the devices have been ...
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... features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in corporate offices, your computer are enabled at the factory, you turn on the model. If the wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you can use...
... features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in corporate offices, your computer are enabled at the factory, you turn on the model. If the wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you can use...
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... a network or to set up a new connection or network. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth devices. A list of the taskbar. 3. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Type...
... a network or to set up a new connection or network. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth devices. A list of the taskbar. 3. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Type...
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...ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. Produce sound. 19 Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, ... Speakers Description Records sound. NOTE: For details about different types of the entertainment features on select models, high-definition devices. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer. From the...
...ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. Produce sound. 19 Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, ... Speakers Description Records sound. NOTE: For details about different types of the entertainment features on select models, high-definition devices. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your computer. From the...
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For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps.
For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps.
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...you to perform routine tasks. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. The guide provides information on the screen. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. TIP: Use the left... guide included with simple finger movements. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on a touch screen (select models only). The TouchPad supports a variety of apps, and then select Hardware and Sound. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition...
...you to perform routine tasks. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. The guide provides information on the screen. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. TIP: Use the left... guide included with simple finger movements. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on a touch screen (select models only). The TouchPad supports a variety of apps, and then select Hardware and Sound. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition...
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Using TouchPad gestures 27 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two ...
Using TouchPad gestures 27 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two ...
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... three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , left or right. 28 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select... models only) 2-finger click allows you to open the options menu for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and ...
... three fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down , left or right. 28 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select... models only) 2-finger click allows you to open the options menu for an object on the screen. ● Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and ...
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possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Connect the computer to external power...; The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. Running on external AC power 39 Troubleshooting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected ...
possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Connect the computer to external power...; The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. Running on external AC power 39 Troubleshooting an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected ...
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..., and then select Shut down. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to the computer and the connection from external power for an extended period Although you are secure...
..., and then select Shut down. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to the computer and the connection from external power for an extended period Although you are secure...
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... have on page 3 for all of USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of external devices to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD).
... have on page 3 for all of USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of external devices to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD).
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... the latest software updates for the drive. ● If the disc you to read information and record information many times to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. Pull out the tray (2). 44 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing...
... the latest software updates for the drive. ● If the disc you to read information and record information many times to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. Pull out the tray (2). 44 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing...
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... installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can ...choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 70. See Using Windows Refresh for...
... installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can ...choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 70. See Using Windows Refresh for...