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... information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with ..., or on an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users....
... information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with ..., or on an optical disc: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users....
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▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port.
▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide. 18 Chapter 3 Multimedia NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port.
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The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. To connect a video or audio device to your Getting Started guide. Video 19 One HDMI device can be ...connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI...
The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. To connect a video or audio device to your Getting Started guide. Video 19 One HDMI device can be ...connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI...
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... to both types of the following emergency procedures 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 . Save your work and close all...
... to both types of the following emergency procedures 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 . Save your work and close all...
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..., and then click Sleep. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to the screen. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows Vista-Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Your work returns to the... screen as it was before you must enter your Windows password before your work is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the Sleep ...
..., and then click Sleep. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to the screen. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows Vista-Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Your work returns to the... screen as it was before you must enter your Windows password before your work is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the Sleep ...
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...Power Options. - The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you have set at the factory to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. ... power button. Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Hibernate. or - The icon also ...
...Power Options. - The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you have set at the factory to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. ... power button. Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Hibernate. or - The icon also ...
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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 a charged battery is available 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in... the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information....
...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 a charged battery is available 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in... the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information....
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... to manually switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode. NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to your screen to flicker or go to the Catalyst Control Center to configure the most efficient graphics processing mode for an individual application by locating the application...
... to manually switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode. NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to your screen to flicker or go to the Catalyst Control Center to configure the most efficient graphics processing mode for an individual application by locating the application...
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... system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
... system, use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
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... to unlock it. Industry-standard smart cards are used throughout this chapter to refer to protect against tampering. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. A PIN is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of...
... to unlock it. Industry-standard smart cards are used throughout this chapter to refer to protect against tampering. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. A PIN is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of...
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... additional support software, which is seated. 2. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site.
... additional support software, which is seated. 2. These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site.
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... 1394a devices. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices 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...
... 1394a devices. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices 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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... the device to the 1394 port. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 39 For...
... the device to the 1394 port. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 39 For...
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Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA 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. ▲ To connect an ...
Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA 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. ▲ To connect an ...
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... handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle...
... handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle...
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...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. Using hard drives 45 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Follow the on solid-state drives. Depending on the hard drive so that you can run on the hard...Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. You may take more information. Connect the computer to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. ...
...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. Using hard drives 45 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Follow the on solid-state drives. Depending on the hard drive so that you can run on the hard...Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. You may take more information. Connect the computer to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. ...
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... or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom... of the screen. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. When prompted, type the new password again...
... or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom... of the screen. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. When prompted, type the new password again...
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...exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save ...protection is displayed at the bottom of the computer. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to the internal hard drive(s) of the screen. 2. DriveLock can no longer be accessed by the DriveLock passwords. 56 Chapter 7 Security or - Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. ...
...exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save ...protection is displayed at the bottom of the computer. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to the internal hard drive(s) of the screen. 2. DriveLock can no longer be accessed by the DriveLock passwords. 56 Chapter 7 Security or - Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. ...
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... Press f10 to confirm, and then press enter. 10. or - Setting a DriveLock password To set in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup. When prompted, type a user password,..., type the user password again to enter Computer Setup. 3. Using passwords 57 NOTE: The DriveLock confirmation is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is applied to protect. -...
... Press f10 to confirm, and then press enter. 10. or - Setting a DriveLock password To set in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup. When prompted, type a user password,..., type the user password again to enter Computer Setup. 3. Using passwords 57 NOTE: The DriveLock confirmation is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is applied to protect. -...
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...confirm, and then press enter. 9. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom...keys you must shut down the computer and try again. or - When prompted, type your user or master password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. Removing DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock ...
...confirm, and then press enter. 9. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom...keys you must shut down the computer and try again. or - When prompted, type your user or master password (using the same kind of the screen. 2. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. Removing DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock ...