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... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select 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 drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 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...
... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select 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 drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 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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...may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects ...specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in...
...may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects ...specific instructions on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in...
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...screen can be simultaneously displayed on the DisplayPort device. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the computer. Video 17 The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor... port and improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector ...
...screen can be simultaneously displayed on the DisplayPort device. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the computer. Video 17 The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor... port and improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector ...
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...-specific instructions on the HDMI device. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. To return audio to the HDMI port on the computer. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the HDMI... port on your Getting Started guide. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to any compatible digital or audio component. Right-click ...
...-specific instructions on the HDMI device. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. To return audio to the HDMI port on the computer. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the HDMI... port on your Getting Started guide. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to any compatible digital or audio component. Right-click ...
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... battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to both...
... battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to both...
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... 3.0 devices. These instructions may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to an external device. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Using a...be used with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
... 3.0 devices. These instructions may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to an external device. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Using a...be used with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card PIN. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
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... the device is usually included with the device. 2. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. To remove a USB device, save your computer. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of... risk of loss of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may require additional support software, which is recognized by the computer. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices
... the device is usually included with the device. 2. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. To remove a USB device, save your computer. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of... risk of loss of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may require additional support software, which is recognized by the computer. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices
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...For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the... the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to remove the 1394 device. 1. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do...
...For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the... the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to remove the 1394 device. 1. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do...
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... a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove...
... a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove...
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... is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to the serial port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2.
... is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to the serial port on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2.
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...-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive 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 the computer to an...
...-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive 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 the computer to an...
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... Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Using... HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting...
... Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Using... HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting...
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... keys and then press enter, or use the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly.
... keys and then press enter, or use the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly.
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... device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for optical devices). If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without using the... example, if the computer is displayed at the factory. Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup 73 Instead, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. NOTE: To ...
... device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for optical devices). If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without using the... example, if the computer is displayed at the factory. Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup 73 Instead, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. NOTE: To ...
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... 43 dual graphics 29 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 80...
... 43 dual graphics 29 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 80...
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... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint 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...
... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint 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...
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Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 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-... 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 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 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-... 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 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... external access for others. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can also be copied or stolen. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools makes it is extremely important that can only be a situation where outside vendors need... A CEO wants to be encrypted. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to the USB port on all computers. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools is a service that only the members of the board...
... external access for others. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can also be copied or stolen. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools makes it is extremely important that can only be a situation where outside vendors need... A CEO wants to be encrypted. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to the USB port on all computers. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools is a service that only the members of the board...
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Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes of devices, based on ) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE:...1394 devices To allow access to DVD/CD-ROM drives or removable media by authenticating themselves. ● Advanced Settings-Configure a list of HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, click Device Access Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Click OK. 90 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager for ...
Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes of devices, based on ) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE:...1394 devices To allow access to DVD/CD-ROM drives or removable media by authenticating themselves. ● Advanced Settings-Configure a list of HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, click Device Access Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Click OK. 90 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager for ...
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...wish to add to this command, "username" is listed, delete the drive letter, and then click Apply. 3. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following in the list of drives for managing membership of Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows...Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 The drive must be added to control eSATA devices, the following must...
...wish to add to this command, "username" is listed, delete the drive letter, and then click Apply. 3. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following in the list of drives for managing membership of Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows...Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 The drive must be added to control eSATA devices, the following must...