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... an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features... described in the computer box. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. It...
... an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features... described in the computer box. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. It...
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... digital display device, connect the device cable to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased... a digital display device such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video...
... digital display device, connect the device cable to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased... a digital display device such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video...
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...) is required. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification...
...) is required. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification...
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... Windows® Control Panel. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
... Windows® Control Panel. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
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... battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . The power lights turn on...of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far ...
... battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . The power lights turn on...of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far ...
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... that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is... computer. The computer 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.
... that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is... computer. The computer 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.
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... the slot (2). - The PC Card slot supports the following procedure to the standard specifications of the slot. or - Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the card out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card...
... the slot (2). - The PC Card slot supports the following procedure to the standard specifications of the slot. or - Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the card out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card...
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... card has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar, and then follow the on the card until it . 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the PC Card (2) out of data or an unresponsive system, stop or remove a PC Card when it is recognized by the computer. Insert...
... card has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar, and then follow the on the card until it . 1. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the PC Card (2) out of data or an unresponsive system, stop or remove a PC Card when it is recognized by the computer. Insert...
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... the ExpressCard (1) to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. A smart card is needed to gain access to Help and Support. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the smart card reader (select models only). Industry-standard smart cards are used throughout this...
... the ExpressCard (1) to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. A smart card is needed to gain access to Help and Support. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the smart card reader (select models only). Industry-standard smart cards are used throughout this...
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... with the software, on disc, or on to the manufacturer's instructions. Your computer may be provided with the computer. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer using the smart card PIN. Using...
... with the software, on disc, or on to the manufacturer's instructions. Your computer may be provided with the computer. Inserting a smart card 1. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer using the smart card PIN. Using...
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... computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce...
... computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce...
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... the 1394 device before removing it. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the 1394 port. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included...
... the 1394 device before removing it. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the 1394 port. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included...
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... with the device. 2. Remove the device. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the...
... with the device. 2. Remove the device. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the...
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... a drive before handling drives. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and...
... a drive before handling drives. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and...
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...your computer. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Click Defragment disk. NOTE: It is not necessary to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may ...take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User...
...your computer. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Click Defragment disk. NOTE: It is not necessary to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may ...take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User...
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... you set , entered, changed, or deleted. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the...
... you set , entered, changed, or deleted. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the...
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... press enter. ● To set , entered, changed, or deleted. *For details about each time you must be used in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator...
... press enter. ● To set , entered, changed, or deleted. *For details about each time you must be used in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the power-on or restarting the computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator...
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When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them , and, in order to fully protect your changes and exit ...
When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them , and, in order to fully protect your changes and exit ...
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... a soft damp, lint-free cloth. A can be used to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To reduce the risk of compressed air with the latest versions. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and ...water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. WARNING! To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a damp cloth,...
... a soft damp, lint-free cloth. A can be used to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To reduce the risk of compressed air with the latest versions. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and ...water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. WARNING! To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a damp cloth,...
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... prevent the computer from operating properly. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output...
... prevent the computer from operating properly. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output...