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.... To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www... information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To access this guide may not be available on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the ...
.... To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www... information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To access this guide may not be available on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the ...
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...connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect... Getting Started guide. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to any compatible digital or audio component.
...connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect... Getting Started guide. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to any compatible digital or audio component.
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... 3. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable ...play on the HDMI device. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is required. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on Intel Wireless Display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Click...
... 3. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable ...play on the HDMI device. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is required. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on Intel Wireless Display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Click...
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... the computer is set at the factory to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running...
... the computer is set at the factory to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running...
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... you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . Using power plans A... the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on and your work will return to the screen. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at ...
... you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . Using power plans A... the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on and your work will return to the screen. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at ...
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... Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source...takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications...
... Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source...takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications...
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... the standard specifications of the slot. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
... the standard specifications of the slot. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
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... when the card has been detected, and a menu of data or an unresponsive system, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of available options may be displayed. This action extends the button into the PC...
... when the card has been detected, and a menu of data or an unresponsive system, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of available options may be displayed. This action extends the button into the PC...
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... against tampering. Save your information and close all programs associated with the smart card reader (select models only). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).
... against tampering. Save your information and close all programs associated with the smart card reader (select models only). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).
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... then pull it is a hardware interface that provides power to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may be used with the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until...
... then pull it is a hardware interface that provides power to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may be used with the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until...
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... hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that connects a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system...
... hardware icon in the notification area lets you know that connects a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system...
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... USB device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA...
... USB device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA...
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... eSATA device (select models only) 41 Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the...
... eSATA device (select models only) 41 Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the...
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... they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen 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...
... they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen 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...
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...monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you can run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you can defragment your computer. Connect the computer to Help and Support for tasks ... once a month. NOTE: It is not necessary to your permission or password for more efficiently. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set ...
...monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you can run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you can defragment your computer. Connect the computer to Help and Support for tasks ... once a month. NOTE: It is not necessary to your permission or password for more efficiently. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set ...
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... access Setup Utility. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is set , it is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Initiate QuickLock. 2. While the Log On window is...
... access Setup Utility. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is set , it is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Initiate QuickLock. 2. While the Log On window is...
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... the computer contents. ● After this password, follow these passwords, refer to the following topics. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. When the Startup Menu...
... the computer contents. ● After this password, follow these passwords, refer to the following topics. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. When the Startup Menu...
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... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your computer. A firewall can be kept up of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times...
... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your computer. A firewall can be kept up of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times...
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...computer. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to loosen and remove debris. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the ...around on the TouchPad can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your...
...computer. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to loosen and remove debris. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the ...around on the TouchPad can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your...
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Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with ...
Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be used with ...