Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only | HP E2S18UAABA specification

3.Remove the hard drive bracket (3) from the hard drive.

To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure.

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)

HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions:

●You drop the computer.

●You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.

A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation.

NOTE: Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard protection.

NOTE: A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay or a secondary hard drive bay is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether a

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User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the hot keys Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resources More HP resources Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating software Select User guides Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Left side Display Top TouchPad Lights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn key Bottom Support Labels Component Model number select models only Revision number Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Sharing data and drives and accessing software Using a Wlan Configuring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia features Connecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting a microphone Using videoConnecting headphones Checking the sound Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settings Managing your audio and video files select models only Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Finger click select models only Flicking select models only Top-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slide Tapping Pinching/stretching Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keys Icon Key Description Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key Description Manually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery information Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type Description Inserting and removing a memory card Removing a USB devicePage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Adding or replacing memory modules Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Page Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password Function Using firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing critical security updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index Wlan