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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 8
... Slot load ...50 Sharing optical drives ...51
Using RAID (select models only) ...51
7 Security ...52 Protecting the computer ...52 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in Windows 53 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 53 Managing an administrator password 54 Entering an administrator password 54 Managing a power-on password 55 Entering a power-on password 55 Using antivirus software ...55...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 43
... of loss of support for other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by
the PC Card manufacturer.
Inserting a PC...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 45
... of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for the card. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 66
...: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network
to protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 69
..., and follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager.
To download SoftPaqs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager.
2. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models. Select Show...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 73
...Start > Help and Support > Maintain.
Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 74
... the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 79
... updates, installing 56
D digital card
inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18
docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives
external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45
E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password
55 entering an administrator
password 54 eSATA cable...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 80
... HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38
I icons
network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 56 optional security cable 56 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6
J Java Card
defined 37 inserting 38 removing 38
K keys
media 15 volume 16
L legacy support...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 2
... reading or writing data)
Shock events may cause different error messages to be displayed such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device".
Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but may actually be caused by software issues. These software issues include (but are not limited to): File corruption File fragmentation...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
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 OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 6
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 7
... is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases.
Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to
permit the hard drive to turn off when it is unused...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 2
... constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: March 2011
Document Part Number: 638588-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 6
... ...21 Inserting or removing the battery ...21 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...24 Adding or replacing memory modules 25 Updating programs and drivers ...29 Cleaning your computer ...29 Cleaning the display ...29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29
6 Backup and recovery ...30 Restore ...31 Creating restore media ...31 Performing...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 8
...to a wireless network specifications
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
● How to use the keyboard and pointing devices
- or -
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.
● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules
● How to perform a backup and recovery
● How to contact customer support
● Computer specifications
HP Notebook...
HP 2000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
...Start > Help and Support > Maintain.
Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note...
HP 2000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 94
... the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from...