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... a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, refer to the Getting Started guide. Video Your computer may have one or more of the following external video ports: ● VGA ● DisplayPort...
... a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. For information on switching the screen image, refer to the Getting Started guide. Video Your computer may have one or more of the following external video ports: ● VGA ● DisplayPort...
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.... One HDMI device can be connected to the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...the computer. Connect one end of the cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide.
.... One HDMI device can be connected to the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...the computer. Connect one end of the cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to your Getting Started guide.
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... play on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. With CyberLink PowerDVD, you to share your computer content wirelessly on switching the screen image, refer to the PowerDVD software Help. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) and an...
... play on using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. With CyberLink PowerDVD, you to share your computer content wirelessly on switching the screen image, refer to the PowerDVD software Help. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) and an...
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...Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, you can be required on and your work returns to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. Power settings and timeouts can ... the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is saved to a disc or an external media card....
...Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, you can be required on and your work returns to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. Power settings and timeouts can ... the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is saved to a disc or an external media card....
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... remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. NOTE: If you stopped working. Viewing the current power plan Use ... then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Selecting a different power plan Use any of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
... remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. NOTE: If you stopped working. Viewing the current power plan Use ... then click Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. Selecting a different power plan Use any of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
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...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. Replace the discharged battery with a ...low power-use settings through Power Options in a cool, dry place. 24 Chapter 4 Power management If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do...
...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. Replace the discharged battery with a ...low power-use settings through Power Options in a cool, dry place. 24 Chapter 4 Power management If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do...
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... cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2.
... cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2.
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2. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Pull the ExpressCard out of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. b. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press ...
2. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Pull the ExpressCard out of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. b. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press ...
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... computers, some smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to Help and Support. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN. 30 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Inserting a smart card 1.
... computers, some smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to Help and Support. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN. 30 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Inserting a smart card 1.
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... notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that the device is recognized by the computer. You will hear a sound...
... notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is a hardware interface that the device is recognized by the computer. You will hear a sound...
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..., which is usually included with the device. 2. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the...
..., which is usually included with the device. 2. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the...
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... the cable to remove the eSATA device. To disconnect a powered 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 a USB port on the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your ...: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use , refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the device. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. USB drives include the following procedure to safely remove the device. 1. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to...
... the cable to remove the eSATA device. To disconnect a powered 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 a USB port on the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your ...: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use , refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the device. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. USB drives include the following procedure to safely remove the device. 1. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to...
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... not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive...
... not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive...
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... Windows settings. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run more efficiently....computer to run during the night or at another time when you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Depending on -screen instructions. Using hard drives 37 Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using...
... Windows settings. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run more efficiently....computer to run during the night or at another time when you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Depending on -screen instructions. Using hard drives 37 Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using...
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... Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set , it must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: If you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). Using passwords 45 You can...
... Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set , it must be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: If you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). Using passwords 45 You can...
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... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your power-on password, you...
... and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your power-on password, you...
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...-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your computer. A firewall can be a software program you potentially expose it can be kept up of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of both hardware and software. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on...
...-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your computer. A firewall can be a software program you potentially expose it can be kept up of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of both hardware and software. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on...
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... on the display. A vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. To reduce the risk of compressed ...aid in removing dirt and debris. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to clean the keyboard. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to the...
... on the display. A vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. To reduce the risk of compressed ...aid in removing dirt and debris. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to clean the keyboard. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to the...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS). When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Changing the language of the screen. 2. Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5.
... Setup Utility (BIOS). When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Changing the language of the screen. 2. Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5.
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... Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the onscreen instructions. - Turn on -screen instructions. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup...or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is...
... Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the onscreen instructions. - Turn on -screen instructions. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup...or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is...