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... marks this white paper. To address these issues, refer to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. The OS remaps a reserved sector in this area as blue...Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is not reduced by write ...
... marks this white paper. To address these issues, refer to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. The OS remaps a reserved sector in this area as blue...Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Once fragmentation occurs, the hard drive throughput performance is not reduced by write ...
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... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... you know you can create a powerful presentation with a group? TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from all over the world? Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to music on page 22. ● You know... you can watch the video on page 65. See Backing up your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources. But did you know that you...
... you know you can create a powerful presentation with a group? TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from all over the world? Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you haven't already done so, connect to music on page 22. ● You know... you can watch the video on page 65. See Backing up your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources. But did you know that you...
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... locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go /contactHP. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your language, go /orderdocuments.... product located with the user guides on your service label), name, and postal address. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www...
... locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go /contactHP. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your language, go /orderdocuments.... product located with the user guides on your service label), name, and postal address. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www...
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... top of the TouchPad to display the App bar, and then click the All apps icon. Front Component Speakers (2) Description Produce sound. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel. 2. 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware...
... top of the TouchPad to display the App bar, and then click the All apps icon. Front Component Speakers (2) Description Produce sound. From the Start screen, type control, and then select Control Panel. 2. 2 Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware...
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...means of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from obstructions. Display 7 For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna ... the computer. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of streaming video. These notices are located in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support....
...means of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from obstructions. Display 7 For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the antenna ... the computer. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of streaming video. These notices are located in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support....
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Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on . Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the left button on the screen.
Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on . Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the left button on the screen.
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... at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on page 34. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings: 1. From the Start screen, type power options. 2. Click Settings, and then select Power Options from the options displayed or see Managing power on the computer. ● When the computer...
... at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on page 34. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your power settings: 1. From the Start screen, type power options. 2. Click Settings, and then select Power Options from the options displayed or see Managing power on the computer. ● When the computer...
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Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Start screen. Execute frequently used system functions.
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Displays options for a selected object.` Top 11 Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Start screen. Execute frequently used system functions.
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... during routine operation. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the list of apps. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
... during routine operation. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the list of apps. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
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... Your computer may be relatively close together-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of individual devices. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help you can explore the globe and access information from the list of the wireless devices on your computer and a wired or wireless network...
... Your computer may be relatively close together-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of individual devices. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help you can explore the globe and access information from the list of the wireless devices on your computer and a wired or wireless network...
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...your computer, you a user ID and a password to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use for Internet access. From the Start screen, type network and sharing. 2. The ISP will give you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Click Settings, and then select... Network and Sharing Center from the list of hardware or software. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help set up Internet access in your home, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers ...
...your computer, you a user ID and a password to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use for Internet access. From the Start screen, type network and sharing. 2. The ISP will give you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Click Settings, and then select... Network and Sharing Center from the list of hardware or software. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help set up Internet access in your home, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers ...
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... a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the list of a wireless network installation that is recommended that are available in setting up a WLAN...
... a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the list of a wireless network installation that is recommended that are available in setting up a WLAN...
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... far right of the taskbar, to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. After the connection is on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. WARNING! Connecting to a WLAN To connect to verify the name and status of the connection. If the device is on, the...
... far right of the taskbar, to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. After the connection is on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. WARNING! Connecting to a WLAN To connect to verify the name and status of the connection. If the device is on, the...
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From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of the entertainment features on page 41. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on your music, and download and watch movies. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub...
From the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of the entertainment features on page 41. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on your music, and download and watch movies. 4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub...
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...computer by connecting them to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. 20 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video..., adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. WARNING! For additional safety information, see Configuring audio settings (with your HP computer, you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (...
...computer by connecting them to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. 20 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and video..., adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. WARNING! For additional safety information, see Configuring audio settings (with your HP computer, you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (...
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...> Sound. 3. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to the computer's VGA port. IMPORTANT: Be sure that enables you to... recording, speak directly into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the correct port on your computer: 1....
...> Sound. 3. Open a multimedia program and play the recording. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer: Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to the computer's VGA port. IMPORTANT: Be sure that enables you to... recording, speak directly into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the correct port on your computer: 1....
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... shown. 2. To connect an HDMI device to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ●...
... shown. 2. To connect an HDMI device to alternate the screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ●...
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...of the cable to the computer, you choose the "Extend" option. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the digital output device. 3. Select Appearance and Personalization, and then select Adjust screen resolution under Display for best results. On the Playback tab, click the name of the ...click Playback devices. 2. To return the audio stream to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: ...
...of the cable to the computer, you choose the "Extend" option. NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the digital output device. 3. Select Appearance and Personalization, and then select Adjust screen resolution under Display for best results. On the Playback tab, click the name of the ...click Playback devices. 2. To return the audio stream to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: ...
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For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps.
For more information about using CyberLink PowerDVD, see the PowerDVD software Help. 24 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features Managing your audio and video files CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only) helps you manage and edit your photo and video collections. ▲ To start CyberLink PowerDVD from the computer Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink PowerDVD from the list of apps.