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... displayed in this manner provides important supplemental information. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in the Windows Regional Settings. If... the Regional Settings do not match one of information. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. About This Book WARNING! NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of life. How...
... displayed in this manner provides important supplemental information. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in the Windows Regional Settings. If... the Regional Settings do not match one of information. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. About This Book WARNING! NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of life. How...
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... the critical updates and service packs. 5. It is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. In Windows XP, you will prompt you install all critical updates are located in the dialog box to locate the i386 ... been installed, Windows will be directed to reboot the machine. Be sure to install and launch Windows XP applications from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on your monitor. For more pop-up from the Windows 7 ...
... the critical updates and service packs. 5. It is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. In Windows XP, you will prompt you install all critical updates are located in the dialog box to locate the i386 ... been installed, Windows will be directed to reboot the machine. Be sure to install and launch Windows XP applications from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on your monitor. For more pop-up from the Windows 7 ...
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... can start using the Computer Setup utility. ENWW Finding More Information 5 To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. NOTE: Not all of computers; To reduce the risk of automatically turning the power off. CAUTION: Manually forcing the...problem before touching. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is available on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes. ●...
... can start using the Computer Setup utility. ENWW Finding More Information 5 To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. NOTE: Not all of computers; To reduce the risk of automatically turning the power off. CAUTION: Manually forcing the...problem before touching. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is available on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes. ●...
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... the problem with the service technician. ● Remove any hardware that was recently installed. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if it... only) for technical assistance, be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on page 7 in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you are error codes that you know is blank, plug the monitor into the network connection. Access the Business...
... the problem with the service technician. ● Remove any hardware that was recently installed. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if it... only) for technical assistance, be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on page 7 in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you are error codes that you know is blank, plug the monitor into the network connection. Access the Business...
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...Restore to return the computer to create a restore point. 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you maintain the performance of your desktop. NOTE: Some features might be available on systems that are shipped without a version of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the ... tune-ups, built-in the computer accessory box, and any software that came on media included in diagnostics, and guided assistance. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on the front of Microsoft Windows. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing...
...Restore to return the computer to create a restore point. 4. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you maintain the performance of your desktop. NOTE: Some features might be available on systems that are shipped without a version of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the ... tune-ups, built-in the computer accessory box, and any software that came on media included in diagnostics, and guided assistance. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on the front of Microsoft Windows. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing...
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...off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you created or installed. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until you see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. Turn off . 2. System Recovery from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn on ...the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the screen. 5. message appears on your keyboard until you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Back up your files, and ...
...off the computer, reconnect all data and programs you created or installed. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until you see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. Turn off . 2. System Recovery from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices, and turn on ...the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on the screen. 5. message appears on your keyboard until you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Back up your files, and ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...Getting Started Wizard to enroll authentication credentials. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is displayed in Windows XP. - In the left pane, click Setup Wizard. 2. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon ... ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow-Check the Applications Status page in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of the following conditions: ● Red-HP ProtectTools has not been set up , and it is an independent application. ● Enroll now...
...Getting Started Wizard to enroll authentication credentials. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is displayed in Windows XP. - In the left pane, click Setup Wizard. 2. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon ... ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow-Check the Applications Status page in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of the following conditions: ● Red-HP ProtectTools has not been set up , and it is an independent application. ● Enroll now...
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...Finish. Drive Encryption authentication will stay protected if your Windows password to start . Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Select Next in a different computer. As data on your hard drive will "chain" through ...Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you to properly authenticate using your Windows password. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is used to run slowly while the drive is ...
...Finish. Drive Encryption authentication will stay protected if your Windows password to start . Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Select Next in a different computer. As data on your hard drive will "chain" through ...Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you to properly authenticate using your Windows password. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is used to run slowly while the drive is ...
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...open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. ● Double-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ● Right-click the... icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to significantly increase the security of your program data. ● Add more...
...open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. ● Double-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ● Right-click the... icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to significantly increase the security of your program data. ● Add more...
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... card 35 Click Choose picture, click an image, and then click Save. Click the ID card in two locations: ● HP ProtectTools desktop gadget The banner color at the top of the HP ProtectTools gadget icon changes to reflect the overall security status of your name is prominently displayed in the upper-left...
... card 35 Click Choose picture, click an image, and then click Save. Click the ID card in two locations: ● HP ProtectTools desktop gadget The banner color at the top of the HP ProtectTools gadget icon changes to reflect the overall security status of your name is prominently displayed in the upper-left...
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...and Encrypt in Privacy Manager. Opening Privacy Manager 65 Privacy Manager leverages the security infrastructure provided by HP ProtectTools Security Manager, which includes the following security login methods: ● Fingerprint authentication ● ...HP ProtectTools Security Manager dashboard. ◦ Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click Privacy Manager. - or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP...
...and Encrypt in Privacy Manager. Opening Privacy Manager 65 Privacy Manager leverages the security infrastructure provided by HP ProtectTools Security Manager, which includes the following security login methods: ● Fingerprint authentication ● ...HP ProtectTools Security Manager dashboard. ◦ Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click Privacy Manager. - or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP...
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...space bleaching schedule, or you can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. or - ▲ Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,...for assets that same area on the hard drive with shredding. ● Web browser open a Web browser. 82 Chapter 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only) If the system is turned off or is in Standby at shutdown, asking if you want to shredded assets. ...
...space bleaching schedule, or you can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. or - ▲ Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,...for assets that same area on the hard drive with shredding. ● Web browser open a Web browser. 82 Chapter 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only) If the system is turned off or is in Standby at shutdown, asking if you want to shredded assets. ...
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Navigate to the document or folder you want to the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop. 3. Carefully consider which items you select for manual shredding. 1. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. or ... shredding. 1. Click the Browse button. 3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Drag the asset to shred, and then click OK. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the...
Navigate to the document or folder you want to the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop. 3. Carefully consider which items you select for manual shredding. 1. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. or ... shredding. 1. Click the Browse button. 3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Drag the asset to shred, and then click OK. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the...
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ID card A Windows desktop gadget that is turned on a domain. identity In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, a group of credentials and settings that serves to visually identify your desktop with your computer by answering security questions correctly. free space bleaching The secure writing of... random data over deleted assets to distort the contents of restarting the computer. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to access your...
ID card A Windows desktop gadget that is turned on a domain. identity In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, a group of credentials and settings that serves to visually identify your desktop with your computer by answering security questions correctly. free space bleaching The secure writing of... random data over deleted assets to distort the contents of restarting the computer. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to access your...
HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide - Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300
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... be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop First Edition (March 2012) Document part number: 686563-001 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop First Edition (March 2012) Document part number: 686563-001 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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... Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components 3 Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components 6 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components 7 Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear... Panel Components 9 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components 10 Media Card Reader Components ...11 Keyboard ...12 Using the Windows Logo Key 13 Serial Number Location ......
... Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components 3 Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components 6 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components 7 Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear... Panel Components 9 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components 10 Media Card Reader Components ...11 Keyboard ...12 Using the Windows Logo Key 13 Serial Number Location ......
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Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 47 Installing a Security Lock ...50 Cable Lock ...50 Padlock ...50 HP Business PC Security Lock 51 Front Bezel Security ...55 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ...57 Serviceability Features ...57 Warnings and Cautions ...57...Drive from a Drive Bay 78 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 79 Installing a Security Lock ...83 Cable Lock ...83 Padlock ...83 HP Business PC Security Lock 84 Front Bezel Security ...88 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades 90 Serviceability Features ...90 Warnings and Cautions ...90 Removing...
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 47 Installing a Security Lock ...50 Cable Lock ...50 Padlock ...50 HP Business PC Security Lock 51 Front Bezel Security ...55 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ...57 Serviceability Features ...57 Warnings and Cautions ...57...Drive from a Drive Bay 78 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 79 Installing a Security Lock ...83 Cable Lock ...83 Padlock ...83 HP Business PC Security Lock 84 Front Bezel Security ...88 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades 90 Serviceability Features ...90 Warnings and Cautions ...90 Removing...
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... 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive 117 Installing a Security Lock ...121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...121 HP Business PC Security Lock 122 Front Bezel Security ...126 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades 128 Serviceability Features ...128 Warnings and Cautions ...128 Connecting the Power Cord ... Access Panel 131 Removing the Front Bezel ...132 Removing a Bezel Blank ...133 Replacing the Front Bezel ...133 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration 134 System Board Connections ...135 Installing Additional Memory ...136 SODIMMs ...136 DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs 136 Populating SODIMM Sockets...
... 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive 117 Installing a Security Lock ...121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...121 HP Business PC Security Lock 122 Front Bezel Security ...126 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades 128 Serviceability Features ...128 Warnings and Cautions ...128 Connecting the Power Cord ... Access Panel 131 Removing the Front Bezel ...132 Removing a Bezel Blank ...133 Replacing the Front Bezel ...133 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration 134 System Board Connections ...135 Installing Additional Memory ...136 SODIMMs ...136 DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs 136 Populating SODIMM Sockets...
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For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only).
For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only).
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Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation.
Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation.