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...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
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...-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing...
...-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing...
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... the computer. 4. Turn on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and...
... the computer. 4. Turn on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and...
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... or work) for an outside line. Click New. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. To add a new location: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. If you click Modem settings. 3. The New Location window opens. 5. In the Location name box, type a name (such as in the Location list, and then click OK. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for the new location setting. 6. Next to enter the location when...
... or work) for an outside line. Click New. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab. To add a new location: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. If you click Modem settings. 3. The New Location window opens. 5. In the Location name box, type a name (such as in the Location list, and then click OK. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for the new location setting. 6. Next to enter the location when...
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... optional external optical drive (purchased separately). 3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following: ● One or two integrated speakers ● One or two integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity controls. Using...
... optional external optical drive (purchased separately). 3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following: ● One or two integrated speakers ● One or two integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity controls. Using...
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...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click...
...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click...
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... stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to a hibernation file on wakeup, you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is set at the factory...
... stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to a hibernation file on wakeup, you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is set at the factory...
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.... Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in the notification area changes appearance. Connect the computer to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for more . If the battery is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Using external AC power...
.... Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in the notification area changes appearance. Connect the computer to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for more . If the battery is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Using external AC power...
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... ports and connectors can be connected to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. USB drives include the following procedure to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove the device. 1. To connect an external device...
... ports and connectors can be connected to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. USB drives include the following procedure to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to safely remove the device. 1. To connect an external device...
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... want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your computer manually at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your computer manually at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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... the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is running on the computer changes color to show the most up-to initiate Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to enable the notification area icon. For more information, refer to USB ports...
... the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is running on the computer changes color to show the most up-to initiate Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to enable the notification area icon. For more information, refer to USB ports...
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...-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security Passwords can be set...
...-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security Passwords can be set...
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...you access Setup Utility (BIOS). You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is entered. It also protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects access to computer contents. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only...
...you access Setup Utility (BIOS). You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is entered. It also protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects access to computer contents. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only...
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... viruses, type viruses in the Search box in order to a system or network. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of your choice in Help and Support. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it can be a solution made up to enter the password, you use the arrow keys to...
... viruses, type viruses in the Search box in order to a system or network. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of your choice in Help and Support. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it can be a solution made up to enter the password, you use the arrow keys to...
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...the list of available SoftPaqs for all supported models. Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the computer. Refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for updates to update. 4. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to SoftPaq information without requiring the SoftPaq number. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
...the list of available SoftPaqs for all supported models. Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the computer. Refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for updates to update. 4. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to SoftPaq information without requiring the SoftPaq number. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
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... in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - Use the arrow keys to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the on -screen instructions. - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn...
... in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - Use the arrow keys to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the on -screen instructions. - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn...
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...The hard drive designation is downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
...The hard drive designation is downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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... password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI...
... password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the...
... Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the...