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... issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. New data is impacted, because it must seek the data... across the hard drive. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as a bad sector. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold....
... issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. New data is impacted, because it must seek the data... across the hard drive. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as a bad sector. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold....
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...? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
...? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
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For information on how to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The webcam software ... NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. VGA The external monitor port, or...
For information on how to access the webcam, see your computer's video ports. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. The webcam software ... NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. VGA The external monitor port, or...
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..., you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. To connect a video or audio device... performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information.
..., you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. To connect a video or audio device... performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information.
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... cable to the video device, and then see your computer. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a ... transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. Configuring audio for additional information. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output ...
... cable to the video device, and then see your computer. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a ... transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. Configuring audio for additional information. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output ...
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... to both types of the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button on the screen. ● Press and hold the power button on the computer for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with...
... to both types of the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button on the screen. ● Press and hold the power button on the computer for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with...
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... on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set at the factory to the screen. Your work is saved to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power... Panel. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options 21
... on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set at the factory to the screen. Your work is saved to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power... Panel. When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options 21
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... power or maximize performance. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work will return to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from...
... power or maximize performance. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work will return to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from...
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...plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down and loses any unsaved information. Replace the discharged ... takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external ...
...plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down and loses any unsaved information. Replace the discharged ... takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external ...
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... switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for an individual application by locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics are equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves...
... switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for an individual application by locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Switchable graphics are equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves...
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... Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. However, you can manually modify the settings for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for a particular...
... Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. However, you can manually modify the settings for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for a particular...
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Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove ...
Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove ...
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Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to the contents of the ...
Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to the contents of the ...
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... seated. 2. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer may be used with the device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website.
... seated. 2. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer may be used with the device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website.
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...: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device.
...: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device.
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... with the device. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Remove the device...
... with the device. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Remove the device...
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... the device. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow...
... the device. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow...
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If you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ...
If you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ...
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... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your hard drive at another time when you can run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more information. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. See...
... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your hard drive at another time when you can run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more information. You may take more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. See...
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... Managing a BIOS administrator password To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is displayed at the bottom of...Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to remove DriveLock protection. Turn on -screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. DriveLock master password* Protects access to the internal hard ...
... Managing a BIOS administrator password To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is displayed at the bottom of...Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to remove DriveLock protection. Turn on -screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. DriveLock master password* Protects access to the internal hard ...