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...) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue ...with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Shock events can be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to ): File corruption File fragmentation ...
...) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue ...with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Shock events can be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to ): File corruption File fragmentation ...
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...the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is displayed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc...the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. When initiated, ...
...the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is displayed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc...the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. When initiated, ...
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...15 Webcam (select models only) ...15 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...21 Using power-saving states 21 ... 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low ...
...15 Webcam (select models only) ...15 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...21 Using power-saving states 21 ... 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low ...
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... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
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... that are prompted to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to enter a network security code. If the network is displayed.
... that are prompted to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to enter a network security code. If the network is displayed.
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... inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. 8. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Then shut down the ...computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM...
... inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. 8. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Then shut down the ...computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM...
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... 11 or region-specific modem cable adapter. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Click the Location tab to display your location.
... 11 or region-specific modem cable adapter. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Click the Location tab to display your location.
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... a location already set up , you are visiting, select the country or region in which you can add multiple location settings for USA or UK is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click New. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for each location in which the computer...
... a location already set up , you are visiting, select the country or region in which you can add multiple location settings for USA or UK is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click New. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for each location in which the computer...
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...(High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port..., is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or...
...(High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port..., is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or...
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... connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible...
... connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible...
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Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device...
Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device...
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... will play.) Blu-ray discs, which have output protection, will not play on Intel Wireless Display. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your computer before using the wireless TV adapter...see the manufacturer's instructions. Video 19 To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is enabled on Intel Wireless Display. (However, DVDs that wireless is required. For details about using the wireless display. DVDs that have output protection may not play on your...
... will play.) Blu-ray discs, which have output protection, will not play on Intel Wireless Display. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your computer before using the wireless TV adapter...see the manufacturer's instructions. Video 19 To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is enabled on Intel Wireless Display. (However, DVDs that wireless is required. For details about using the wireless display. DVDs that have output protection may not play on your...
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... the computer is lost when the computer shuts down . The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedure...
... the computer is lost when the computer shuts down . The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedure...
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... you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer...while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the...
... you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer...while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set a password to be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the...
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... a different power plan Use any of the taskbar. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power... power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you have set a password to be required on...
... a different power plan Use any of the taskbar. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power... power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you have set a password to be required on...
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... AC power charges the battery and also protects your computer's power consumption and battery charge. For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery...automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in...
... AC power charges the battery and also protects your computer's power consumption and battery charge. For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery...automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer, and other factors. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to optimize your work in...
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... discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for Battery Check to the computer. Identifying low battery levels When... Options in the notification area, at the factory. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel.
... discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for Battery Check to the computer. Identifying low battery levels When... Options in the notification area, at the factory. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel.
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...an AC outlet. 4. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights ...; If the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer. 2. When you disconnect external AC power,...
...an AC outlet. 4. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights ...; If the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer. 2. When you disconnect external AC power,...
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... card. 1. These cards are supported on the card until it is firmly seated. Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed.
... card. 1. These cards are supported on the card until it is firmly seated. Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of options may be displayed.
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... . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. Pull the insert out of options may be displayed. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 33...
... . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. To remove the insert: 1. Pull the insert out of options may be displayed. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 33...
