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... only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 ... models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling... 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
... only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 ... models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling... 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
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... for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On...
... for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On...
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...included with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that can be used with the computer. Your computer may be used to an external device. Hold the card label-side up.... For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Removing a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge...
...included with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that can be used with the computer. Your computer may be used to an external device. Hold the card label-side up.... For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Removing a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge...
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...system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove the USB device. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right ... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices To remove a USB device, save your computer. NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware...
...system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove the USB device. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right ... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices To remove a USB device, save your computer. NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware...
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... remove the 1394 device. 1. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar..., and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close ...
... remove the 1394 device. 1. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar..., and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close ...
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...the serial port on the computer. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to use,... Turn on the computer. Connect the device to a USB port on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device,...the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. A USB drive can be connected to learn which is unplugged. 1. For... required software and drivers, or to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable ... models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC...
...the serial port on the computer. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to use,... Turn on the computer. Connect the device to a USB port on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device,...the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. A USB drive can be connected to learn which is unplugged. 1. For... required software and drivers, or to the powered USB port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable ... models only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off and the AC...
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USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following ...module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following ...module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
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...On the Icon in the following ways: ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to USB ports are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Click OK. Hard drives installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar: ● If ... not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery...
...On the Icon in the following ways: ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to USB ports are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Click OK. Hard drives installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar: ● If ... not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery...
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... make selections in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use...
... make selections in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use...
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...and then quickly press f12. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is enabled at the bottom of the screen. 2. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...device, the computer attempts to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of...
...and then quickly press f12. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is enabled at the bottom of the screen. 2. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...device, the computer attempts to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of...
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...69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 ... E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39...
...69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 ... E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39...
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...reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during 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...
...reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during 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...
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...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 ...
...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...manager of all computers. The encryption process is a service that no one used . The computers were located and were returned to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can view the information he sends through email. The employees need access to security Example 2: A CEO wants to...) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to encrypt the email sent and received from the directors. An example would be opened by a USB drive or any other external storage media. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and ...
...manager of all computers. The encryption process is a service that no one used . The computers were located and were returned to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can view the information he sends through email. The employees need access to security Example 2: A CEO wants to...) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to encrypt the email sent and received from the directors. An example would be opened by a USB drive or any other external storage media. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and ...
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... Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Click OK. 90 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Apply. Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes ...class of devices for all non-Device Administrators: ● All removable media (diskettes, USB flash drives, and so on) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as authentication ...
... Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Click OK. 90 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Click Apply. Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes ...class of devices for all non-Device Administrators: ● All removable media (diskettes, USB flash drives, and so on) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as authentication ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... projector. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional USB device. Component (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack (3) Smart card reader (4) eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (5) USB charging port (6) DisplayPort Description Produces sound when connected to ...the computer speakers are disabled. Right NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. The USB charging port can also charge select models of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a...
... projector. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional USB device. Component (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack (3) Smart card reader (4) eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (5) USB charging port (6) DisplayPort Description Produces sound when connected to ...the computer speakers are disabled. Right NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. The USB charging port can also charge select models of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a...
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Component (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack (3) eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (4) USB 2.0 port (5) DisplayPort Description Produces sound when connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. WARNING! NOTE: When a ... Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional USB device. It is designed to act as a highperformance monitor or projector. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Connects an...
Component (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack (3) eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (4) USB 2.0 port (5) DisplayPort Description Produces sound when connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. WARNING! NOTE: When a ... Security cable slot Description Enable airflow to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connects an optional USB device. It is designed to act as a highperformance monitor or projector. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Connects an...
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... as you want the pointer to go. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you want to move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on the screen. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties: ● Select...
... as you want the pointer to go. Then right-click the device representing your computer, you want to move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on the screen. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties: ● Select...
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Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L labels Bluetooth 47 HP Mobile Broadband Module 47 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 47 service 47 SIM 47 wireless certification 47 WLAN 47 latch battery release 18 service ... 4, 5 using 28 TouchPad gestures pinching 31 scrolling 31 zooming 31 TouchPad light, identifying 6 TouchPad zone, identifying 4 traveling with the computer 47 U upgrade bay, identifying 14 USB 3.0 port 14 USB ports, identifying 11, 12, 14 V vents, identifying 12, 13, 18 volume keys, identifying 25 W webcam 16, 17 webcam light, identifying 16, 17 webcam, identifying 16...
Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L labels Bluetooth 47 HP Mobile Broadband Module 47 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 47 service 47 SIM 47 wireless certification 47 WLAN 47 latch battery release 18 service ... 4, 5 using 28 TouchPad gestures pinching 31 scrolling 31 zooming 31 TouchPad light, identifying 6 TouchPad zone, identifying 4 traveling with the computer 47 U upgrade bay, identifying 14 USB 3.0 port 14 USB ports, identifying 11, 12, 14 V vents, identifying 12, 13, 18 volume keys, identifying 25 W webcam 16, 17 webcam light, identifying 16, 17 webcam, identifying 16...
HP BIOS Features that are built in, not bolted on - Technology Spotlight
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... been developing its BIOS for providing real-world value and enhancing the overall user experience. The HP BIOS team works closely with key partners such as setting the machine boot order, changing the availability of USB ports, setting the asset tag or even changing the BIOS password remotely. USE CASE 1: Manageability Bill is...
... been developing its BIOS for providing real-world value and enhancing the overall user experience. The HP BIOS team works closely with key partners such as setting the machine boot order, changing the availability of USB ports, setting the asset tag or even changing the BIOS password remotely. USE CASE 1: Manageability Bill is...