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...in this guide. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. Select the guide you wish to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty... Manuals. Select the folder for your product model number and serial number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii How to access. Text set off in this manner indicates that...
...in this guide. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. Select the guide you wish to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty... Manuals. Select the folder for your product model number and serial number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii How to access. Text set off in this manner indicates that...
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... save any files or documents that ask you see one or more information, refer to locate the i386 folder. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to install the program. For more pop-up from http://www....hp.com/support. To set up windows that you may have been installed, Windows will be directed to scan for updates and install critical updates and ...
... save any files or documents that ask you see one or more information, refer to locate the i386 folder. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to install the program. For more pop-up from http://www....hp.com/support. To set up windows that you may have been installed, Windows will be directed to scan for updates and install critical updates and ...
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...) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Refer to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) 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...
...) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Refer to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) 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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...) for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. ● 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 will help you need to contact HP support, use "Last Known Configuration." ● Refer to the...
...) for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. ● 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 will help you need to contact HP support, use "Last Known Configuration." ● Refer to the...
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...the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you have a problem that might not be due to create a restore point. 4. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on the computer at the factory. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you maintain the performance of Microsoft...-in the computer accessory box, and any software programs you must reinstall any software that are shipped without a version of your desktop. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. You can also set restore points manually.
...the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you have a problem that might not be due to create a restore point. 4. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on the computer at the factory. NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you maintain the performance of Microsoft...-in the computer accessory box, and any software programs you must reinstall any software that are shipped without a version of your desktop. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. You can also set restore points manually.
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...these steps to save, and then remove the backup media from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and you want to perform a System Recovery. 1. As soon as you created or installed. Under ...I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery from the computer. 2. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. After System Recovery is Loading Files... When the computer restarts, you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key...
...these steps to save, and then remove the backup media from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you see the desktop. 10. Back up your files, and you want to perform a System Recovery. 1. As soon as you created or installed. Under ...I need help immediately, click System Recovery. System Recovery from the computer. 2. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 9. After System Recovery is Loading Files... When the computer restarts, you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...one of the ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow-Check the Applications Status page in Security Manager for the computer. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is not available in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the gadget icon to indicate one ... features that are applied to enroll authentication credentials. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of Administrative Console. A message ...
...one of the ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow-Check the Applications Status page in Security Manager for the computer. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is not available in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the gadget icon to indicate one ... features that are applied to enroll authentication credentials. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of Administrative Console. A message ...
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... This process is lost or fails. 8. Enter your hard drive will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you to run slowly while the drive is encrypting. The Drive Encryption configuration window requires a ...benefit is that you , multiple software modules synchronize passwords automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Password Manager, and HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Select Next in a different computer. NOTE: The computer may appear to properly authenticate using your ...
... This process is lost or fails. 8. Enter your hard drive will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you to run slowly while the drive is encrypting. The Drive Encryption configuration window requires a ...benefit is that you , multiple software modules synchronize passwords automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Password Manager, and HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Select Next in a different computer. NOTE: The computer may appear to properly authenticate using your ...
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...the hotkey combination, see Settings on page 42. Opening Security Manager 33 You can open the Password Manager Quick Links menu. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click All Programs,... 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. ●...
...the hotkey combination, see Settings on page 42. Opening Security Manager 33 You can open the Password Manager Quick Links menu. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click All Programs,... 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. ●...
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... click Save. To change the displayed picture: 1. Open the Security Manager dashboard. 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 Windows user name for this Windows account, showing...
... click Save. To change the displayed picture: 1. Open the Security Manager dashboard. 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 Windows user name for this Windows account, showing...
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or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - Opening Privacy Manager 65 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools, and then click Configuration. Privacy Manager leverages the security infrastructure provided by HP ProtectTools Security Manager, which includes the following security login... Encrypt in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use any of communications when using email or Microsoft® Office documents. or - ◦ Right-...
or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - Opening Privacy Manager 65 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools, and then click Configuration. Privacy Manager leverages the security infrastructure provided by HP ProtectTools Security Manager, which includes the following security login... Encrypt in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use any of communications when using email or Microsoft® Office documents. or - ◦ Right-...
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...allows you can also shred assets manually at a specific time. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - You can set an automatic free space bleaching schedule, or you to relaunch the task. 1. For more shred options: ●...Shreds all selected assets when Windows shuts down. Opening File Sanitizer 1. Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For more information, see Manually shredding one or more information, see Selecting or creating a shred profile on...
...allows you can also shred assets manually at a specific time. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - You can set an automatic free space bleaching schedule, or you to relaunch the task. 1. For more shred options: ●...Shreds all selected assets when Windows shuts down. Opening File Sanitizer 1. Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For more information, see Manually shredding one or more information, see Selecting or creating a shred profile on...
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...right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred One. 2. When the ... consider which items you select can be recovered. NOTE: The asset you select for manual shredding. 1. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred Now. 2. Manually shredding all selected items 1. Navigate to the document or folder you want to shred, and then click...
...right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred One. 2. When the ... consider which items you select can be recovered. NOTE: The asset you select for manual shredding. 1. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred Now. 2. Manually shredding all selected items 1. Navigate to the document or folder you want to shred, and then click...
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... specific keys that have the same level of the deleted asset. reboot The process of Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to websites or other programs. manual shred Immediate shredding of a user name and password (and possibly ... identification number. group A group of users that , when pressed, initiates an automatic shred-for sensitive information. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. free space bleaching The secure writing of random ...
... specific keys that have the same level of the deleted asset. reboot The process of Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to websites or other programs. manual shred Immediate shredding of a user name and password (and possibly ... identification number. group A group of users that , when pressed, initiates an automatic shred-for sensitive information. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. free space bleaching The secure writing of random ...
HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide - Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300
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... to change without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. 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 This ...services. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of this document may be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. Nothing herein should be construed as ...
... to change without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. 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 This ...services. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of this document may be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. Nothing herein should be construed as ...
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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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Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on some computer models only). For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on page 45 in this guide. For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on the model.
Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on some computer models only). For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on page 45 in this guide. For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on the model.
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For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide.
For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide.