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...these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to a sector of files. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self...level format of the most difficult software problems to the hard drive on the hard drive. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. New data is written to trace is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the...
...these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to a sector of files. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self...level format of the most difficult software problems to the hard drive on the hard drive. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. New data is written to trace is impacted, because it must seek the data from multiple locations across the...
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... the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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...
... the symptoms e.g. YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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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...device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's ...; HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
...device, connect the device cable to access the webcam, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your computer's ...; HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
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...compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. Video 17 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device...and then see your Getting Started guide. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort: 1. The ...
...compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. Video 17 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device...and then see your Getting Started guide. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort: 1. The ...
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Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such ... or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. Right-click the...
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such ... or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. Right-click the...
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...: Unsaved information 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 an extended period Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is...
...: Unsaved information 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 an extended period Although you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is...
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... the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on... working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the screen as it was before your work is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while ...
... the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on... working. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the screen as it was before your work is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while ...
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... options. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and... your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Different power meter ...
... options. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and... your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Different power meter ...
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...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 or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ...and exit modem applications when you leave your work and shut down and loses any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ...
...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 or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ...and exit modem applications when you leave your work and shut down and loses any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ...
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...) If your system is equipped with dual graphics (two or more information, see your notebook graphics processor configuration. Open the Catalyst Control Center by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to...
...) If your system is equipped with dual graphics (two or more information, see your notebook graphics processor configuration. Open the Catalyst Control Center by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to...
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for a particular application. However, you can manually modify the settings for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. To enable or disable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, select or deselect the check box in the AMD ...
for a particular application. However, you can manually modify the settings for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. To enable or disable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, select or deselect the check box in the AMD ...
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... supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard...
... supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard...
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... of the taskbar, and then follow the on the ExpressCard (1) to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about smart card security features, see Help and Support. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce...
... of the taskbar, and then follow the on the ExpressCard (1) to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about smart card security features, see Help and Support. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce...
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... software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Your computer may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Using a USB device 35 Removing a smart card ▲...
... software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Your computer may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Using a USB device 35 Removing a smart card ▲...
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... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB...
... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB...
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... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using an eSATA...
... about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using an eSATA...
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... and close all programs associated with the device. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure...
... and close all programs associated with the device. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure...
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... to a disc. Observe these precautions: ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Additional cautions are included with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays instead of...
... to a disc. Observe these precautions: ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. Additional cautions are included with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays instead of...
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... for more efficiently. After you use the computer, files on solid-state drives. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter...night or at another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for unnecessary files that the system can run more information. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches ...
... for more efficiently. After you use the computer, files on solid-state drives. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter...night or at another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for unnecessary files that the system can run more information. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches ...
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...password (select 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 the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. Managing ... during the enable process. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10 to select...
...password (select 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 the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. Managing ... during the enable process. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10 to select...