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...most difficult software problems to trace is written to the hard drive on a "first available space" basis. 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 ...splice is not stored contiguously on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. In this white paper. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded ...
...most difficult software problems to trace is written to the hard drive on a "first available space" basis. 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 ...splice is not stored contiguously on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. In this white paper. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded ...
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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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... ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the... HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using ...
... ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the... HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on using ...
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... such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Video 17 Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to disconnect it from... the computer. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the DisplayPort port on the ...
... such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Video 17 Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to disconnect it from... the computer. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the connector latch to the DisplayPort port on the ...
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The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed 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 high-definition TV, to ...
The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed 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 high-definition TV, to ...
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... the computer is in the Sleep state or 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 for an extended period...
... the computer is in the Sleep state or 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 for an extended period...
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...set a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working. Setting power options 21 When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your ...work returns to the screen as it was before you must enter your Windows password before your work is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of...
...set a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working. Setting power options 21 When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your ...work returns to the screen as it was before you must enter your Windows password before your work is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of...
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... the list. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the... or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the taskbar. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen.
... the list. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the... or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the taskbar. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen.
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... is on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when... for extended periods of 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.
... is on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when... for extended periods of 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.
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You can be enabled only by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only ...
You can be enabled only by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only ...
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... deselect the check box in the AMD Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
... deselect the check box in the AMD Radeon Dual Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
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... is a high-performance PC Card that are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
... is a high-performance PC Card that are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
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... an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is needed to gain access to both smart cards and Java™ Cards...
... an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is needed to gain access to both smart cards and Java™ Cards...
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... device. Your computer may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to the computer using the smart card PIN...
... device. Your computer may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to the computer using the smart card PIN...
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... look slightly different than your information and close all programs associated with the device. NOTE: The following procedure to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the...
... look slightly different than your information and close all programs associated with the device. NOTE: The following procedure to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the...
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... connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to the...
... connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to the...
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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.
... 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.
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... a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to liquids. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to clear, or...
... a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to liquids. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to clear, or...
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...monthly schedule, but you can run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to...drives. See Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. See Help and Support for more information. You may set ...
...monthly schedule, but you can run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to...drives. See Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. See Help and Support for more information. You may set ...
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...models only) The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to the internal hard drive that is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following ... that is protected by DriveLock. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. DriveLock user password* Protects access to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. The embedded security password is ...
...models only) The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to the internal hard drive that is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following ... that is protected by DriveLock. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. DriveLock user password* Protects access to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. The embedded security password is ...