HP EliteBook 850 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 64)

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, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary.
NOTE: A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay or in a secondary hard drive bay is protected by HP
3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking devices 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 a drive in the primary hard drive bay
and/or the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether a
drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or in the Mobility Center:
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If the software is actively protecting the drive, a green check mark is superimposed over the
icon.
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If the software has been disabled, a no symbol is superimposed over the icon.
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If the software has parked the drive due to a shock event, an orange cone is superimposed
over the icon.
If the icon in the notification area is not enabled, follow these steps to enable it:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard.
2. On the Icon in system tray row, click Show.
NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
3. Click OK.
Managing power with a parked hard drive
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 Sleep.
● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep.
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 be unable to enable or disable HP 3D
DriveGuard. Privileges for non-administrator users can be changed by members of an
administrator group.
● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
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