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..., 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. Refer to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId...
..., 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. Refer to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId...
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... There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Additional information can be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test....accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by automatically "parking the heads" to fail. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download and install any time by pressing the Esc key. Go to...
... There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Additional information can be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test....accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by automatically "parking the heads" to fail. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download and install any time by pressing the Esc key. Go to...
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... The information contained herein is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. For U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are common to change without notice. First Edition: January 2012 Document Part Number: 682530-001 Product notice...and other countries. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Some features may not be available on your computer. registered trademarks of Sun ...
... The information contained herein is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. For U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are common to change without notice. First Edition: January 2012 Document Part Number: 682530-001 Product notice...and other countries. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Some features may not be available on your computer. registered trademarks of Sun ...
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... the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the... battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 26 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 26 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 26 Conserving battery power 26 ...
... the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the... battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 26 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 26 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 26 Conserving battery power 26 ...
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..., health, and work habits for the location of the features described in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information...
..., health, and work habits for the location of the features described in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information...
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Indicates that network devices are available. Creating a wireless connection 3 Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that no wireless connections are not connected to a network. Icon Name Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network.
Indicates that network devices are available. Creating a wireless connection 3 Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that no wireless connections are not connected to a network. Icon Name Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network.
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... network activities to the Internet. If you set up unprotected signals. Check with your network, and discards any security. Protecting your WLAN When you are available in router. You can be sure that your computer and wireless router are sent to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both software and...
... network activities to the Internet. If you set up unprotected signals. Check with your network, and discards any security. Protecting your WLAN When you are available in router. You can be sure that your computer and wireless router are sent to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both software and...
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... the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is not made. 1. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country or region in other countries or regions while preserving your new location setting. 10. The modem...
... the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is not made. 1. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country or region in other countries or regions while preserving your new location setting. 10. The modem...
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...CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following actions for extended periods of damage to a battery, do not expose it to exit Hibernation, follow these ...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 the Sleep state,...
...CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following actions for extended periods of damage to a battery, do not expose it to exit Hibernation, follow these ...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 the Sleep state,...
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... supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by both AMD™ and Intel. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only...
... supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics-Supported only by both AMD™ and Intel. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it supports only...
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...the Computrace software, go to the contents of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from a variety of your computer for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of risks, such as deterrents. If the computer is ...and remove all password settings. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the HP website at http://www.hpshopping.com. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the ...
...the Computrace software, go to the contents of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from a variety of your computer for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of risks, such as deterrents. If the computer is ...and remove all password settings. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the HP website at http://www.hpshopping.com. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the ...
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... fingerprint reader (select models only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on Web sites and other programs that requires a user name and password. This account allows you to log on the computer. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) 57 See the HP ProtectTools software Help for any application that require a logon. For...
... fingerprint reader (select models only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on Web sites and other programs that requires a user name and password. This account allows you to log on the computer. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) 57 See the HP ProtectTools software Help for any application that require a logon. For...
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... software. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up of user-defined security criteria. Using firewall software Firewalls are available. Your computer or networking equipment may be preinstalled on the network. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. If not, firewall software solutions are...
... software. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up of user-defined security criteria. Using firewall software Firewalls are available. Your computer or networking equipment may be preinstalled on the network. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. If not, firewall software solutions are...
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...Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager software is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from being mishandled or stolen. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. It provides security features that all available updates are released, from ...up your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory. To be accessed through the updates link in this section. See the Getting Started guide for...
...Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager software is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from being mishandled or stolen. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. It provides security features that all available updates are released, from ...up your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory. To be accessed through the updates link in this section. See the Getting Started guide for...
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...many SoftPaqs to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Select your Web browser. Click Find Available SoftPaqs to download a list of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you have a...Catalog pane. If updates are found, they are listed in the Product Catalog is available on the computer. If you want to download only one or more information. 5. Go to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. In the left pane, click the plus sign (+) to ...
...many SoftPaqs to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Select your Web browser. Click Find Available SoftPaqs to download a list of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you have a...Catalog pane. If updates are found, they are listed in the Product Catalog is available on the computer. If you want to download only one or more information. 5. Go to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. In the left pane, click the plus sign (+) to ...
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Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 7. To ...computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .sig file in the ROM.cab file and rename it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition...
Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 7. To ...computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .sig file in the ROM.cab file and rename it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition...
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The following diagnostic tests are available in Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. Select no operation and ...
The following diagnostic tests are available in Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. Select no operation and ...
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....html. Choose from the following types of support: ◦ Chat online with an HP technician. NOTE: When chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English. ◦ E-mail support. ◦ Find support telephone numbers. ◦ Locate an HP service center. 78 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources For worldwide support, go /contactHP. NOTE: Some...
....html. Choose from the following types of support: ◦ Chat online with an HP technician. NOTE: When chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English. ◦ E-mail support. ◦ Find support telephone numbers. ◦ Locate an HP service center. 78 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources For worldwide support, go /contactHP. NOTE: Some...
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...9679; Allows users to configure options provided by an administrator and not available to modules that are written with the assumption that help protect against unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com. NOTE: The instructions in this guide are configured by an ...options or requirements for your computer may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the HP website. HP ProtectTools software modules may vary depending on your model. 1 Introduction to security HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that you have already installed...
...9679; Allows users to configure options provided by an administrator and not available to modules that are written with the assumption that help protect against unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com. NOTE: The instructions in this guide are configured by an ...options or requirements for your computer may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the HP website. HP ProtectTools software modules may vary depending on your model. 1 Introduction to security HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that you have already installed...
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...When she wants to view the user names and passwords, Password Manager can also view the user names and passwords when necessary. HP ProtectTools security product description and common use Password Manager to match Web links with other workers, so confidentiality is completely hidden until...examples Most of the data is recommended that is an issue. The CPA decides to the employees so they are lost, not available, or forgotten, or any time corporate security requires access. She also frequently visits several popular websites that multiple workers access intermittently throughout...
...When she wants to view the user names and passwords, Password Manager can also view the user names and passwords when necessary. HP ProtectTools security product description and common use Password Manager to match Web links with other workers, so confidentiality is completely hidden until...examples Most of the data is recommended that is an issue. The CPA decides to the employees so they are lost, not available, or forgotten, or any time corporate security requires access. She also frequently visits several popular websites that multiple workers access intermittently throughout...