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...? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive...
...? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive...
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... could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. 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 provides up to address known ...WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic,...
... could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. 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 provides up to address known ...WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic,...
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... and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel is a trademark of sale (the seller). registered trademarks of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The information contained herein is a trademark of purchase. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. SD Logo is subject to be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a ... product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to most models.
... and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel is a trademark of sale (the seller). registered trademarks of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). The information contained herein is a trademark of purchase. Second Edition: April 2013 First Edition...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. SD Logo is subject to be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a ... product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to most models.
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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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...: The optical drive is idle. Releases the disc tray. Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical drive is using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive...
...: The optical drive is idle. Releases the disc tray. Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to an optical disc. ● Green: The optical drive is using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive...
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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. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been ... 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 included with the computer. Labels 13...
...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. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been ... 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 included with the computer. Labels 13...
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... 33 feet) of the wireless devices on your computer using your computer communicates with you wherever you go. If the wireless light is on the model. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support from the list of apps. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio...
... 33 feet) of the wireless devices on your computer using your computer communicates with you wherever you go. If the wireless light is on the model. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support from the list of apps. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio...
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... far right of the taskbar, to -peer capability that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is sold separately. 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. WARNING...
... far right of the taskbar, to -peer capability that the WLAN device is on , the wireless light is sold separately. 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. WARNING...
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..., TV, and, on your computer. Multimedia Features Here are some of the entertainment features on select models, high-definition devices. NOTE: For details about different types of apps. Reads an optical disc. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and... YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. On: The webcam is in use. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to an optical disc.
..., TV, and, on your computer. Multimedia Features Here are some of the entertainment features on select models, high-definition devices. NOTE: For details about different types of apps. Reads an optical disc. NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and... YouCam from the list of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. On: The webcam is in use. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to an optical disc.
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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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... the TouchPad 25 Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the ... device on the screen using your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to one of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). Touch gestures can be connected to manipulate items on . 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows ...
... the TouchPad 25 Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the ... device on the screen using your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to one of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). Touch gestures can be connected to manipulate items on . 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows ...
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... then moving your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on images or text. ● Zoom in the TouchPad zone. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers together. To reverse the rotation, move your...
... then moving your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on images or text. ● Zoom in the TouchPad zone. Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to zoom in or out on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers together. To reverse the rotation, move your...
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Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and flick your fingers ... for specific apps where you to open the options menu for the selected object. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you can manipulate an object or image.
Flicking (select models only) Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. ● Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and flick your fingers ... for specific apps where you to open the options menu for the selected object. Rotate may not be functional for all apps. 2-finger click (select models only) 2-finger click allows you can manipulate an object or image.
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...9679; When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Running on the ... display brightness automatically decreases to external power with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for more information about connecting to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC...
...9679; When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a disc (select models only) ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Running on the ... display brightness automatically decreases to external power with internal hard drives ● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for more information about connecting to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC...
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... ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is lost when the computer shuts down . ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period...
... ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is lost when the computer shuts down . ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period...
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.... A USB flash drive, connected to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on this versatile interface allows you to read or write to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). See Getting to run;
.... A USB flash drive, connected to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on this versatile interface allows you to read or write to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). See Getting to run;
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... turn off your wireless feature. Once the information is recorded on the CD-R disc, it is installed on the computer to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. A double-sided DVD can be caused by a laser from...
... turn off your wireless feature. Once the information is recorded on the CD-R disc, it is installed on the computer to play BD movies (select models only). ● Playing most BD movie titles on an external display requires an HDMI digital connection. A double-sided DVD can be caused by a laser from...
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... everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you...
... everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you...