HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation - Manual (Page 82)

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The drive light on the computer changes to an amber color to show that the drive is parked. To determine
whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, use the icon in the notification area,
at the far right of the taskbar:
● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways:
● The computer will not shut down.
● The computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note.
NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D
DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation.
● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options Properties.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Standby or
Hibernation.
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software
The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you to perform the following tasks:
● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard.
NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D
DriveGuard.
● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
● Hide or show the icon in the notification area.
To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:
1. Double-click the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
– or –
Right-click the icon in the notification area, and then select Settings.
2. Click the appropriate button to change settings.
3. Click OK.
Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay
CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by briefly pressing
the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
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