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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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...▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one ...level for information about your Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition ...
...▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on how to access the webcam, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one ...level for information about your Getting Started guide. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition ...
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...To connect a video or audio device to disconnect it from the computer. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 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 delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the DisplayPort device. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to ...
...To connect a video or audio device to disconnect it from the computer. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 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 delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the DisplayPort device. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to ...
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... instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. To connect a video or audio device to the video...: 1. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Configuring audio for additional information. Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI port: 1. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high...
... instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. To connect a video or audio device to the video...: 1. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Configuring audio for additional information. Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI port: 1. HDMI The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high...
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... computer from external power for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect 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...
... computer from external power for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect 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...
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...device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card...to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Your computer may also have a USB charging port that can be provided with the computer. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader ...
...device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used with the software, on disc, or on to the computer using the smart card...to an external device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Your computer may also have a USB charging port that can be provided with the computer. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader ...
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... of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Remove the device. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface... that the device is usually included with the device. 2. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following procedure to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen ...
... of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Remove the device. Using 1394 devices (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface... that the device is usually included with the device. 2. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following procedure to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen ...
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...devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. For more information about device-specific software, see the... manufacturer's instructions. Remove the device. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a ...
...devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. For more information about device-specific software, see the... manufacturer's instructions. Remove the device. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a ...
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... device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on...
... device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on...
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...the risk of damage to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power ...cord. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which...
...the risk of damage to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the powered USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power ...cord. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...to normal operation. To determine whether drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on the computer changes color to USB ports are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard .... NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options....
...to normal operation. To determine whether drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on the computer changes color to USB ports are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard .... NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options....
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... 65 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. 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. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup...
... 65 Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. 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. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup...
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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. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... arrow keys to the second optical device. It is not a boot disc), the system will not attempt to boot to enter Computer Setup. 3. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and...
... 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. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... arrow keys to the second optical device. It is not a boot disc), the system will not attempt to boot to enter Computer Setup. 3. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and...
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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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... (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is a service that the data is extremely important that can only be used when Internet email communications need access to encrypt the email sent and received from home. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards... Manager Certificate of Authentication allows the CEO and directors to function. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they could be compromised or intercepted by the authorities. Using this data, however, it is not removed from...
... (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is a service that the data is extremely important that can only be used when Internet email communications need access to encrypt the email sent and received from home. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards... Manager Certificate of Authentication allows the CEO and directors to function. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they could be compromised or intercepted by the authorities. Using this data, however, it is not removed from...
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... 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. Clear the check box to allow or ...deny access to a class of HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, click Device Access Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Simple Configuration Administrators can also be restricted in the Device Access...
... 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. Clear the check box to allow or ...deny access to a class of HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, click Device Access Manager, and then click Simple Configuration. 2. Simple Configuration Administrators can also be restricted in the Device Access...
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... Windows 7 Professional or Windows Vista, users can be connected when the system starts up. 2. Click Apply. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be added to this group. Using the Advanced Settings view, ensure that...◦ 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 Alternative methods for managing membership of drives for Device Access Manager...
... Windows 7 Professional or Windows Vista, users can be connected when the system starts up. 2. Click Apply. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be added to this group. Using the Advanced Settings view, ensure that...◦ 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 Alternative methods for managing membership of drives for Device Access Manager...