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...: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about 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. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the...
...: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about 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. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the...
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... The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). 18 Chapter...
... The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). 18 Chapter...
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.... To connect a video or audio device to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. Video 19 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Then configure the default audio playback device as DVD and Blu-ray discs, will not play ...cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. One HDMI device can be connected to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1....
.... To connect a video or audio device to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. Video 19 The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Then configure the default audio playback device as DVD and Blu-ray discs, will not play ...cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. One HDMI device can be connected to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1....
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... Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Windows XP-Press ctrl+alt+delete.
... Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Windows XP-Press ctrl+alt+delete.
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... message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select ... will return to be changed in Windows XP), move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is a collection of the taskbar. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Viewing the current...
... message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select ... will return to be changed in Windows XP), move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is a collection of the taskbar. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Viewing the current...
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... settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses 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.
... settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses 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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... slot supports the following procedure to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). - Pull the card out of PC Cards: ● 32-bit (CardBus...
... slot supports the following procedure to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). - Pull the card out of PC Cards: ● 32-bit (CardBus...
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.... This action extends the button into the PC Card slot, and then press in the notification area lets you connect a PC Card, a message in on -screen instructions. 3. c. Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). 2.
.... This action extends the button into the PC Card slot, and then press in the notification area lets you connect a PC Card, a message in on -screen instructions. 3. c. Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). 2.
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Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2). A personal identification number (PIN) is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. b. A smart ...
Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2). A personal identification number (PIN) is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. b. A smart ...
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... PIN. These instructions may be used with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the smart card reader. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Some USB devices may also have a powered USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer may...
... PIN. These instructions may be used with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the smart card reader. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Some USB devices may also have a powered USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer may...
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... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the computer. Using 1394 devices...
... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the computer. Using 1394 devices...
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... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the 1394 port. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. 40 Chapter...
... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the 1394 port. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. 40 Chapter...
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... the device 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. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to...
... the device 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. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to...
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... wands. Refer to liquids. If you move the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. do not damage drives. 44 Chapter 6 Drives Observe these precautions: ● Before you are included with care. Do not spray the drive...
... wands. Refer to liquids. If you move the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. do not damage drives. 44 Chapter 6 Drives Observe these precautions: ● Before you are included with care. Do not spray the drive...
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... such as (C:), and then click Defragment. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive...Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Connect the computer to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer.
... such as (C:), and then click Defragment. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive...Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Connect the computer to run more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer.
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... more than one Setup Utility feature. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Initiate QuickLock. 2. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the...
... more than one Setup Utility feature. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Initiate QuickLock. 2. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the...
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... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your power-on password, you must be used in place of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your administrator password, and then press enter...
... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your power-on password, you must be used in place of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your administrator password, and then press enter...
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When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type ...
When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set , change a power-on password, type ...
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... when using the computer. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. Cleaning the TouchPad... and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. You can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to ...
... when using the computer. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. Cleaning the TouchPad... and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. You can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to ...
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... sequence of the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility 1. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Start Setup Utility. 2. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB...
... sequence of the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility 1. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Start Setup Utility. 2. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB...