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...Removing an optical disc 46 Tray-load ...46 When the disc tray opens normally 47 When the disc tray fails to open normally 47 Slot-load ...48 Sharing optical drives ...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using ... 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 ...
...Removing an optical disc 46 Tray-load ...46 When the disc tray opens normally 47 When the disc tray fails to open normally 47 Slot-load ...48 Sharing optical drives ...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using ... 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 ...
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...the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. Press in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. If you are not sure whether the computer... computer. 4. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Close the display. 3. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to...
...the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. Press in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. If you are not sure whether the computer... computer. 4. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Close the display. 3. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to...
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...● Install only the device drivers for the card. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. Press in the notification ...operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen ...
...● Install only the device drivers for the card. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to safely remove the digital card. 1. Press in the notification ...operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen ...
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...insert (1) to unlock it. 2. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The following illustration may contain a protective insert. Press in the notification area lets you connect an ExpressCard, a message in on the ...recognized by the computer. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). Using ExpressCards (select models only) 33 NOTE: The first time you know that the card is not in use . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION...
...insert (1) to unlock it. 2. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The following illustration may contain a protective insert. Press in the notification area lets you connect an ExpressCard, a message in on the ...recognized by the computer. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of the slot (2). Using ExpressCards (select models only) 33 NOTE: The first time you know that the card is not in use . Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION...
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Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot (2). Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. A smart card ...
Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot (2). Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. A smart card ...
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... tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Removing an optical disc Tray-load There are 2 ways to the optical drive. 1. Slot-load CAUTION: Do not insert 8-cm optical discs into the slot-load optical drive. It may cause damage to remove a disc, depending on the computer. 2. Gently slide the disc into... a slot-load optical drive. If you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. It prompts you to select how you want to avoid touching the flat surfaces ...
... tray opens normally or not. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Removing an optical disc Tray-load There are 2 ways to the optical drive. 1. Slot-load CAUTION: Do not insert 8-cm optical discs into the slot-load optical drive. It may cause damage to remove a disc, depending on the computer. 2. Gently slide the disc into... a slot-load optical drive. If you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. It prompts you to select how you want to avoid touching the flat surfaces ...
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Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Slot-load 1. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it by holding it . 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 48 Chapter 6 Drives 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press the release button (1) next to the drive. 2. Place the disc in a protective case. Remove the disc (2) by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 3.
Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Slot-load 1. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it by holding it . 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 48 Chapter 6 Drives 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press the release button (1) next to the drive. 2. Place the disc in a protective case. Remove the disc (2) by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 3.
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...account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal... of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with the optional embedded security chip and HP ProtectTools Security Manager software. Passwords can be...
...account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal... of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with the optional embedded security chip and HP ProtectTools Security Manager software. Passwords can be...
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... Update as soon as possible after the computer left the factory. NOTE: The security cable slot on your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to the computer, networks, and critical data. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 59 It provides security features that all available updates...
... Update as soon as possible after the computer left the factory. NOTE: The security cable slot on your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to the computer, networks, and critical data. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 59 It provides security features that all available updates...
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...critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless ...65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting 21 initiating 21 slot-load optical drive 46 smart card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index ...
...critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless ...65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting 21 initiating 21 slot-load optical drive 46 smart card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index ...
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...Drive Encryption. 2. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. or - 1. Select the Drive Encryption check box, and then click...Encryption for standard hard drives Standard hard drives are prompted to display the available options. 3. General tasks Activating Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Features. 4. Encryption of the selected drive partition(s) might take a number of Security to ...
...Drive Encryption. 2. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. or - 1. Select the Drive Encryption check box, and then click...Encryption for standard hard drives Standard hard drives are prompted to display the available options. 3. General tasks Activating Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Features. 4. Encryption of the selected drive partition(s) might take a number of Security to ...
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...Manager Setup Wizard to display the available options. 3. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. NOTE: If the Use hardware drive encryption option is available only if ALL drives in your computer are...be used for backup. 7. General tasks 55 Click Features. 4. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. Click Apply. For more information, see Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives on -screen instructions until the Enable security features page is ...
...Manager Setup Wizard to display the available options. 3. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 2. NOTE: If the Use hardware drive encryption option is available only if ALL drives in your computer are...be used for backup. 7. General tasks 55 Click Features. 4. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. Click Apply. For more information, see Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives on -screen instructions until the Enable security features page is ...
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If more information. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. See the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help for more information, see Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives on -screen instructions until at the ...continue with the FAT32 or FAT16 format. NOTE: If only one drive is selected. NOTE: To save the encryption key, you must use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to the left pane, click the + icon to deactivate Drive Encryption. Click Apply. Hardware encryption 1. In the left...
If more information. Under Back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot. See the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help for more information, see Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives on -screen instructions until at the ...continue with the FAT32 or FAT16 format. NOTE: If only one drive is selected. NOTE: To save the encryption key, you must use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to the left pane, click the + icon to deactivate Drive Encryption. Click Apply. Hardware encryption 1. In the left...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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Component (7) Vents (2) (8) Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to know your computer WARNING! For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. NOTE: When a device is designed to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional digital display device, such as a highperformance ...
Component (7) Vents (2) (8) Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to know your computer WARNING! For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. NOTE: When a device is designed to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional digital display device, such as a highperformance ...
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It is designed to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Right 13 Component (6) Vents (2) (7) Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to cool internal components.
It is designed to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Right 13 Component (6) Vents (2) (7) Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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... port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. (3) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. (4) HP ExpressCard slot or smart card reader Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards. (depending on configuration) (5) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard (MMC...
... port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. (3) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. (4) HP ExpressCard slot or smart card reader Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards. (depending on configuration) (5) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard (MMC...
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... in this section. Holds the battery. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Vents (4) Battery release latch Docking connector Service door release latch SIM slot Battery bay Accessory battery connector Description Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery. The SIM... slot is normal for the internal fan to know your computer Connects an optional docking device. Connects an optional accessory battery...
... in this section. Holds the battery. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Vents (4) Battery release latch Docking connector Service door release latch SIM slot Battery bay Accessory battery connector Description Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Releases the battery. The SIM... slot is normal for the internal fan to know your computer Connects an optional docking device. Connects an optional accessory battery...
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... contact support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module...
... contact support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module...
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... service door toward you are not sure whether the computer is being used) (2), and then slide the release latch again (3) to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. If you , slide the service door release latch (1) to the left, remove the screw (if the optional screw...
... service door toward you are not sure whether the computer is being used) (2), and then slide the release latch again (3) to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. If you , slide the service door release latch (1) to the left, remove the screw (if the optional screw...
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Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on the computer. 3. Replacing the service door Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. With the battery bay toward the battery bay until the service door snaps into place. 4. NOTE: If you ...
Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on the computer. 3. Replacing the service door Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. With the battery bay toward the battery bay until the service door snaps into place. 4. NOTE: If you ...