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...easily during routine computer handling. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. Upon the next read errors. If write splices continue to...by a number of major hard drive manufacturers to increase reliability of drives. technology was developed by write splices. 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 ...
...easily during routine computer handling. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. Upon the next read errors. If write splices continue to...by a number of major hard drive manufacturers to increase reliability of drives. technology was developed by write splices. 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 ...
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... are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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...
... are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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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... Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external...; VGA ● 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.
... Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For information on switching the screen image, see the Getting Started guide. For information on how to the external monitor port. VGA The external...; VGA ● 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.
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... separately). Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. Video 17 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio...
... separately). Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. Video 17 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio...
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..., click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. 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 follows...
..., click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. 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 follows...
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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 an extended period Although you can shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is...
... 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 an extended period Although you can shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is...
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...9679; Tap or swipe the TouchPad. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on ... loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set a password to be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is saved to...
...9679; Tap or swipe the TouchPad. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on ... loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set a password to be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is saved to...
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... the taskbar. The power meter allows you stopped working. 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 the taskbar. ● ...Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. or - Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the ...
... the taskbar. The power meter allows you stopped working. 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 the taskbar. ● ...Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. or - Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the ...
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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 page 22. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power ...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 the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button....
... 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. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power ...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 the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button....
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... (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. You can be enabled only by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do...
... (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. You can be enabled only by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do...
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... the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
... the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
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... card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer...
... card out of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer...
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..., use the following procedure to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. A PIN is used with the ExpressCard. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the microchip. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage...
..., use the following procedure to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. A PIN is used with the ExpressCard. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the microchip. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage...
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.... Your computer may require additional support software, which is usually included with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is seated. 2. These instructions may be used with the computer. An...
.... Your computer may require additional support software, which is usually included with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is seated. 2. These instructions may be used with the computer. An...
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Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. NOTE: The following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. To remove a USB device, save your computer. CAUTION: To reduce the ...
Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. NOTE: The following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. To remove a USB device, save your computer. CAUTION: To reduce the ...
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... for the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3.
... for the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3.
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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. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove the eSATA device...
... 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. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove the eSATA device...
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... static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. See the following cautions before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be mailed, place the drive...
... static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. See the following cautions before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be mailed, place the drive...
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...complete. Using hard drives 43 Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer.... NOTE: It is not necessary to run during the night or at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs ...
...complete. Using hard drives 43 Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer.... NOTE: It is not necessary to run during the night or at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs ...
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...the enable process. Press f10 to confirm. 6. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn on -screen instructions. - Using passwords 53 The embedded security password is also used with the optional integrated... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is protected by DriveLock, and is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. or - When prompted, type the new password again to enter Computer Setup...
...the enable process. Press f10 to confirm. 6. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn on -screen instructions. - Using passwords 53 The embedded security password is also used with the optional integrated... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is protected by DriveLock, and is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. or - When prompted, type the new password again to enter Computer Setup...