HP LQ174AW, WX557AV, LJ527UT, LQ164AW manual Drives, Handling drives

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Handling drives

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 the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

●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, or in Hibernation, 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.

●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media.

●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.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA VideoHdmi Configuring audio for HdmiIntel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupClick Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using battery power Using Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models onlyUsing Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing a serial device select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models onlyExternal cards and devices Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyMaintenance Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holderUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express promptUsing Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyUsing Intel Active Management Technology select models only Using the MEBx setup utility menus Enabling the iAMT solutionIntel ME Configuration IAMT ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM