HP Pro x2 612 G1 manual Drives, Handling drives, Improving hard drive performance

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Handling drives

CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.

Observe these precautions:

●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching a grounded surface.

●Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

●Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on it.

●Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

●Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.

●Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.

●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.

After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome User guides View Warranty Information Finding informationSupport User guides Resources Getting to know your computer Tablet edge componentsComponents Description Tablet edge components Display Component DescriptionCommunication and Chat HP WebCam Top Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysHelp and Support User Guides Right sideLeft side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickIdentifying the pen components Using the digitizer pen select models onlyHolding the pen Storing the penUsing the keyboard Hot key combination Description Identifying the hot keysUsing keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadHot key combination Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Connecting speakersConnecting headphones and microphones MultimediaWebcams VideoChecking audio functions on the computer VGA DisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream TransportPage Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding additional battery informationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards Using a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Drives Using Disk DefragmenterHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecurity Protecting the computerPassword Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP Client Security select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUpdating programs and drivers Creating recovery media and backups Backup and recoveryCreating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator GuidelinesBacking up your information Creating recovery mediaUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 7 operating system media Using f11 recovery tools select models onlySelect Repair your computer Using Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM

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