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... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
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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 VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA ... Getting Started guide. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the...
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 VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA ... Getting Started guide. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the...
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...screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Video 17 One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. Connect the other end... device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or...
...screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. Video 17 One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the DisplayPort device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. Connect the other end... device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or...
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... click Playback devices. 2. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the cable to the video device... see your computer. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, 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...
... click Playback devices. 2. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the cable to the video device... see your computer. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, 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...
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... NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Shutting...
... NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Shutting...
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...the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the device. Using a USB device 35 The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard..., mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Inserting a smart card 1. Some USB devices may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Removing a smart card ▲ ...
...the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the device. Using a USB device 35 The computer has at least 1 USB port that provides power to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard..., mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Inserting a smart card 1. Some USB devices may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Removing a smart card ▲ ...
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.... Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far...
.... Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following procedure to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far...
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... cable to remove the 1394 device. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to the 1394 port. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage...the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 To ...
... cable to remove the 1394 device. 1. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to the 1394 port. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage...the risk of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 To ...
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... the device to safely remove the device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions...
... the device to safely remove the device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions...
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..., turn off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using... software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the serial port on the computer. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the...
..., turn off and the AC power cord is usually included with the device. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Using... software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the serial port on the computer. Connect the device to the powered USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the...
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...drive module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your ...computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
...drive module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your ...computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
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... 3. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving ...parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on the computer changes color to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will...
... 3. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving ...parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on the computer changes color to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will...
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... selections in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Using Computer Setup 65 To start Computer Setup, follow the on the system (such as disk drives, display...
... selections in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Using Computer Setup 65 To start Computer Setup, follow the on the system (such as disk drives, display...
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... order has been changed, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will not attempt to boot to the hard drive in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then quickly press... Save icon in the hard drive bay. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. To enable a NIC device, ...
... order has been changed, the computer attempts to start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a USB hard drive. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will not attempt to boot to the hard drive in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then quickly press... Save icon in the hard drive bay. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. To enable a NIC device, ...
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... 43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 80...
... 43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 80...
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... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting...
... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting...
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Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...be copied. An example would be a situation where outside vendors need to security The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can be used when Internet email communications need access to keep track of the encryption key so only they...to a USB drive. The employees need access to the USB port on . Using this data, however, it is not removed from the directors. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to send and...
...be copied. An example would be a situation where outside vendors need to security The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they can be used when Internet email communications need access to keep track of the encryption key so only they...to a USB drive. The employees need access to the USB port on . Using this data, however, it is not removed from the directors. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to send and...
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... access, such as authentication credentials, Bluetooth device access should not be managed from within the Device Class Configuration view. Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes of devices, based on ) ● All... DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as the C or system drive. In the left pane of...
... access, such as authentication credentials, Bluetooth device access should not be managed from within the Device Class Configuration view. Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes of devices, based on ) ● All... DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as the C or system drive. In the left pane of...
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...ensure that the eSATA drive letter is the user name for which Device Access Manager will not deny access. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be controlled using the Removable Media device class, by using the ...Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 eSATA Device Support In order for managing membership of drives for the ...
...ensure that the eSATA drive letter is the user name for which Device Access Manager will not deny access. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be controlled using the Removable Media device class, by using the ...Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 eSATA Device Support In order for managing membership of drives for the ...