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... in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 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 the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to the external monitor port.
... in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. 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 the Face Recognition software Help. For information on how to the external monitor port.
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...; To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to a USB port on the device. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Turn on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your...
...; To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to a USB port on the device. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Turn on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your...
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... prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. See Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. See Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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...: ● If a webcam is installed or connected to the computer, and if the Face Recognition program is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed or connected to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in combination with the following hardware and software, you send your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being...
...: ● If a webcam is installed or connected to the computer, and if the Face Recognition program is installed. ● If a fingerprint reader is installed or connected to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in combination with the following hardware and software, you send your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being...
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... Unauthorized access to a Windows user 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 set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of...
... Unauthorized access to a Windows user 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 set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of...
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... the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Using Computer Setup 65 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in...
... the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Using Computer Setup 65 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in...
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... displayed on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You may need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep...
... displayed on battery power, docked in this path when you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You may need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep...
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... type of boot device (except for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12. Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations: ● When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. If the system attempts to boot from this hard drive will be enabled in order to use...
... type of boot device (except for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12. Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations: ● When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. If the system attempts to boot from this hard drive will be enabled in order to use...
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... the device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup To start up from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the lower-left corner of Computer Setup. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter...
... the device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup To start up from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the lower-left corner of Computer Setup. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter...
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... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 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...
... audio functions, checking 15 Automatic DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 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...
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... 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 Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
... 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 Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined 34 inserting 35 removing 35 K keys...
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... administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless card as PIN numbers may vary. Insert a smart card that HP ProtectTools will use a contactless card as an authentication credential. If a proximity card reader is connected to the reader, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Administrators can initialize the smart card using the manufacturer's software and HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Enter your Windows password and...
... administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless card as PIN numbers may vary. Insert a smart card that HP ProtectTools will use a contactless card as an authentication credential. If a proximity card reader is connected to the reader, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Administrators can initialize the smart card using the manufacturer's software and HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Enter your Windows password and...
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... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
... access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 H hardware encryption 55, 56, 58 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 21 opening 22 HP ProtectTools features 2 HP ProtectTools Getting Started Guide 115 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 33 Backup and Recovery password 9 HP SpareKey Recovery 61 I icon, using 87 ID card 35 importing, third-party certificate 67 initializing embedded security chip 104 J JITA configuration 95 creating extendable for user or group 96 creating for user or group 96 disabling for user...
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... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
... 7 opening Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 89 Drive Encryption 54 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 82 HP ProtectTools Administrative Console 22 Privacy Manager 65 Security Manager 33 owner password changing 107 setting 104 P password Basic User Key 106 changes using different keyboard layouts 110 changing 43 changing owner 107 emergency recovery 104 exceptions 109 guidelines 10 HP ProtectTools 9 managing 9 owner 104 policies 8 rejected 113 resetting user 107 secure 10 strength 41 Password Manager 29, 36, 37 easy setup 17 viewing and managing...
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... the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using the keyboard 23 Decreases speaker volume. The display indicates which batteries are receiving video information from the computer. fn+f12 Turns the keyboard backlight (select models only) on and off the keyboard backlight. Full brightness level 3. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to the system. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on...
... the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using the keyboard 23 Decreases speaker volume. The display indicates which batteries are receiving video information from the computer. fn+f12 Turns the keyboard backlight (select models only) on and off the keyboard backlight. Full brightness level 3. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to the system. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on...
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... in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you want the pointer to move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using pointing devices 25 To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer on an external mouse. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties...
... in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as you want the pointer to move the pointer, slide one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using pointing devices 25 To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer on an external mouse. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties...
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..., DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. After you successfully set up the computer, you should continue to back up your information Recovery after software setup, you can be a time-saver if you to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. The screen shot can create recovery media using . 54 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Immediately after a system failure is a software program that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Backing up your information to restore...
..., DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. After you successfully set up the computer, you should continue to back up your information Recovery after software setup, you can be a time-saver if you to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. The screen shot can create recovery media using . 54 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Immediately after a system failure is a software program that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Backing up your information to restore...
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... Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to AC power before inserting it into the external drive. To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Performing a system recovery 55 Using the Windows recovery tools...
... Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to AC power before inserting it into the external drive. To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Performing a system recovery 55 Using the Windows recovery tools...
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...function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing primary 36 removing 34 removing secondary 35 hard drive light 11 hard drive recovery 56 headphone (audio-out) jack 12 hot keys adjusting volume 23 battery charge 23 decrease screen brightness 23 decreasing speaker sound 23 description 22 increase screen brightness 23 increasing speaker sound 23 keyboard backlight 23 Sleep 22 switching screen image 23 using 22 I input power 60 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 9, 24 integrated webcam light, identifying 15 Intel Smart Response Technology 34 internal display switch 15 internal microphones...
...function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing primary 36 removing 34 removing secondary 35 hard drive light 11 hard drive recovery 56 headphone (audio-out) jack 12 hot keys adjusting volume 23 battery charge 23 decrease screen brightness 23 decreasing speaker sound 23 description 22 increase screen brightness 23 increasing speaker sound 23 keyboard backlight 23 Sleep 22 switching screen image 23 using 22 I input power 60 integrated numeric keypad, identifying 9, 24 integrated webcam light, identifying 15 Intel Smart Response Technology 34 internal display switch 15 internal microphones...
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... wireless certification labels 59 restoring the hard drive 56 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 14 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 13 S screen brightness keys 23 screen image, switching 23 scrolling TouchPad gesture 28 security cable slot, identifying 13 serial number 59 service door release latch 16 service door, removing or replacing 32 service label, computer 59 setup of WLAN 20 SIM slot, identifying 16 slots security cable 13 SIM 16 system repair disc 53 system restore points 53 T TouchPad buttons 4 on/off button 7 using...
... wireless certification labels 59 restoring the hard drive 56 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 14 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 13 S screen brightness keys 23 screen image, switching 23 scrolling TouchPad gesture 28 security cable slot, identifying 13 serial number 59 service door release latch 16 service door, removing or replacing 32 service label, computer 59 setup of WLAN 20 SIM slot, identifying 16 slots security cable 13 SIM 16 system repair disc 53 system restore points 53 T TouchPad buttons 4 on/off button 7 using...
