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... the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. Video 15 For...
... the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the external monitor port. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. Video 15 For...
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... device cable to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or...
... device cable to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or...
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.... For more information on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port on your computer. Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
.... For more information on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the HDMI port on your computer. Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such...
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... external media card. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the screen. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the ...display is saved to the screen where you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. When Sleep is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on ...
... external media card. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the screen. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the ...display is saved to the screen where you can be changed in Windows Control Panel. When Sleep is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on ...
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To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working. Using the power meter The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Power ... and Security > Power Options. The power meter allows you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. NOTE: If you to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly...
To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working. Using the power meter The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Power ... and Security > Power Options. The power meter allows you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. NOTE: If you to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly...
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...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 ... and to external power. 2. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. To prolong the charge of time. Conserving battery power ● Select low power...
...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 ... and to external power. 2. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. To prolong the charge of time. Conserving battery power ● Select low power...
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... of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to unlock it from the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert...
... of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to unlock it from the slot (2). To remove the insert: 1. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert...
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... associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 29 Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot (2). To insert an ExpressCard: 1.
... associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 29 Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in on -screen instructions. 3. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the slot (2). To insert an ExpressCard: 1.
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... a microprocessor. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is used with the smart card reader (select models only). Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. Inserting a smart card 1. Like personal computers, some smart cards have an operating system to manage input and...
... a microprocessor. Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is used with the smart card reader (select models only). Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. Inserting a smart card 1. Like personal computers, some smart cards have an operating system to manage input and...
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... your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the...
... your information and close all programs associated with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the...
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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. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 33 To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.
... 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. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 33 To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.
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Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from ... on the cable to a USB port on the computer. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to remove the eSATA device. USB drives include the following procedure to an eSATA...
Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from ... on the cable to a USB port on the computer. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to remove the eSATA device. USB drives include the following procedure to an eSATA...
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If you move the computer while an optical drive 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 ...
If you move the computer while an optical drive 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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... Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files... least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on battery power. You may take more information. Using hard drives 37 NOTE: It is running utilities, or ...
... Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of fragmented files... least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Depending on battery power. You may take more information. Using hard drives 37 NOTE: It is running utilities, or ...
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... protects access to the computer contents and must be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Protects your information by entering your administrator password...
... protects access to the computer contents and must be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Protects your information by entering your administrator password...
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NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the screen, press esc. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on password. To save your administrator password, and then ...
NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of the screen, press esc. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on password. To save your administrator password, and then ...
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... up to fully protect your computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. Using antivirus software 47 Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Computer viruses can detect most viruses, destroy them to select Security...
... up to fully protect your computer. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. Using antivirus software 47 Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Computer viruses can detect most viruses, destroy them to select Security...
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...jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. WARNING! Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the screen. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. NOTE: When...not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. To reduce the risk of the computer, use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as a chamois) moistened with a soft damp, ...
...jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. WARNING! Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the screen. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. NOTE: When...not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. To reduce the risk of the computer, use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as a chamois) moistened with a soft damp, ...
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... Utility (BIOS) 1. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2.
... Utility (BIOS) 1. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2.
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... in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Press f10 to enter Setup... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on -screen instructions. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when...
... in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Press f10 to enter Setup... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on -screen instructions. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Your changes go into effect when...