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... Upon the next read of the drive can experience issues due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. New data is not reduced by regular software maintenance. Page ... process can create corrupted boot files that sector, the OS encounters incomplete data, and marks this white paper. 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 ...
... Upon the next read of the drive can experience issues due to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. New data is not reduced by regular software maintenance. Page ... process can create corrupted boot files that sector, the OS encounters incomplete data, and marks this white paper. 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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... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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...
... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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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...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. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific ...instructions on switching the screen image, see your computer's video ports. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external ...
...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. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific ...instructions on switching the screen image, see your computer's video ports. For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. VGA The external ...
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... the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort: 1. 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.
... the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort: 1. 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.
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... icon in the notification area, at the far right of the cable to the HDMI port: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Configuring audio for additional information. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional ... One HDMI device can be connected to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions 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: 1.
... icon in the notification area, at the far right of the cable to the HDMI port: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Configuring audio for additional information. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional ... One HDMI device can be connected to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions 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: 1.
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... before shutdown 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 .
... before shutdown 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 .
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...power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or... is set a password to memory, letting you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the...
...power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen as it was before your work will return to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or... is set a password to memory, letting you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the...
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... power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you stopped working. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of system...
... power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you stopped working. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of system...
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...in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Conserving battery power ● ... 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 available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low...
...in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Conserving battery power ● ... 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 available ▲ Connect one of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low...
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... mode and Power Saving mode. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported...
... mode and Power Saving mode. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported...
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...: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
...: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11.
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... far right 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. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that is inserted into the ExpressCard...
... far right 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. 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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.... 1. For more information about smart card security features, see Help and Support. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. b. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following...
.... 1. For more information about smart card security features, see Help and Support. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. b. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following...
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Using a USB device 35 An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be used to connect ...
Using a USB device 35 An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be used to connect ...
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... following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may require additional support software, which is...
... following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the following illustration may require additional support software, which is...
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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. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Some...
... 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. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Some...
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... hear a sound when the device has been detected. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To...
... hear a sound when the device has been detected. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To...
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... sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to...
... sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to...
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... computer, files on the hard drive so that you can defragment your hard drive at another time when you do not need access to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as... least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: It is not necessary to run on -screen instructions.
... computer, files on the hard drive so that you can defragment your hard drive at another time when you do not need access to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as... least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: It is not necessary to run on -screen instructions.
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...Passwords during the enable process. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Turn on -screen instructions. - or - Using passwords 53 TPM embedded security 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 ...
...Passwords during the enable process. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. Setting passwords in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Turn on -screen instructions. - or - Using passwords 53 TPM embedded security 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 ...