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...or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is also available on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features ... guide may not be available on . To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www...
...or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. The poster is also available on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features ... guide may not be available on . To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www...
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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: For product-specific instructions on switching the...
... 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: For product-specific instructions on switching the...
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... the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. 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 on... Set Default, and then click OK. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the device manufacturer's instructions.
... the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. 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 on... Set Default, and then click OK. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the device manufacturer's instructions.
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... running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
... running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
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... on battery or external power. Power plans can be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after a period of system settings that manages how the computer uses... if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the...
... on battery or external power. Power plans can be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after a period of system settings that manages how the computer uses... if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the...
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...and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the 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. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When ...
...and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the 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. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When ...
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... NOTE: Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. The PC Card slot supports the following types of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the...
... NOTE: Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. The PC Card slot supports the following types of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the...
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... PC Card. b. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of available options may be displayed. c. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). Pull the PC Card (2) out of...
... PC Card. b. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of available options may be displayed. c. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). Pull the PC Card (2) out of...
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... of the taskbar, and then follow the on the ExpressCard (1) to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. b. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Using smart cards (select models only) 37 Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is...
... of the taskbar, and then follow the on the ExpressCard (1) to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. b. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Using smart cards (select models only) 37 Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is...
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... that can be provided with the computer. Your computer may also have a powered USB port that can be used with the device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with a powered USB cable. These instructions may...
... that can be provided with the computer. Your computer may also have a powered USB port that can be used with the device. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's Web site. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with a powered USB cable. These instructions may...
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... the USB cable for the device to the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce...
... the USB cable for the device to the computer. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce...
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... cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲...
... cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲...
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... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port...
... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA port...
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... drive is writing to a disc. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that 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 the drive...
... drive is writing to a disc. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that 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 the drive...
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Depending on the size of your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. ...: It is not necessary to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for unnecessary files that the system can run on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run more...
Depending on the size of your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. ...: It is not necessary to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for unnecessary files that the system can run on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to run more...
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... a Windows user account. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. CAUTION: If you forget your Windows user or administrator password. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password...
... a Windows user account. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. CAUTION: If you forget your Windows user or administrator password. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password...
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.... Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your power-on password, you must be used in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, and then press enter. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
.... Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your power-on password, you must be used in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, and then press enter. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
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... computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you must be a software program you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. Open Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New...
... computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you must be a software program you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. Open Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New...
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... vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the... screen. A can of electric shock or damage to clean the keyboard. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to jump around and under the keys to download the latest ...
... vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the... screen. A can of electric shock or damage to clean the keyboard. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to jump around and under the keys to download the latest ...
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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.
... 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.