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...) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows ... Settings. Select the folder for your product model number and serial number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii To access your warranty: ▲ Select Start > All ...
...) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. To access the Safety and Comfort Guide: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP Safety and Comfort Guide. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows ... Settings. Select the folder for your product model number and serial number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii To access your warranty: ▲ Select Start > All ...
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...This feature is recommended that ask you to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support. These CD image files are disk image files (ISO files) included on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to the... on the screen. In Windows XP, you will prompt you can be burned to CD media to install a program from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers....
...This feature is recommended that ask you to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support. These CD image files are disk image files (ISO files) included on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to the... on the screen. In Windows XP, you will prompt you can be burned to CD media to install a program from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers....
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...(Windows systems) on all of computers; To force the computer off . To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for four seconds. NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) ...running Computer Setup. ENWW Finding More Information 5 This allows you encounter any unsaved data. Depending on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes. ●...
...(Windows systems) on all of computers; To force the computer off . To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for four seconds. NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) ...running Computer Setup. ENWW Finding More Information 5 This allows you encounter any unsaved data. Depending on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes. ●...
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...Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for more detailed information. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call for a series of beeps emanating from...the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the ...
...Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for more detailed information. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call for a series of beeps emanating from...the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the ...
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.... To add restore points manually: 1. This includes software that came on your desktop. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. To access HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on media included in diagnostics, and guided assistance. Under Protection ... Microsoft Windows. To start a System Restore: 1. NOTE: Some features might be available on the computer at the factory. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. Close all...
.... To add restore points manually: 1. This includes software that came on your desktop. NOTE: Always use the System Recovery program. To access HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on media included in diagnostics, and guided assistance. Under Protection ... Microsoft Windows. To start a System Restore: 1. NOTE: Some features might be available on the computer at the factory. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. Close all...
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Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and you will see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to perform a System Recovery. 1. Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer... and you created or installed. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Complete the registration...
Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and you will see the desktop. 10. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, click Finish to perform a System Recovery. 1. Complete the registration process, and wait until the computer... and you created or installed. Back up your files, and then click Next. 8. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until you see the desktop. 9. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files, and then click Next. 7. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is Loading Files... Complete the registration...
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... Manager for settings changes that are applied to display further details on the Security Features page of Administrative Console. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is an independent application. ● Enroll now-A user must click the gadget icon to run the Security Manager...started with one of this computer. You can also manage these features on the Security Applications Status page. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the...
... Manager for settings changes that are applied to display further details on the Security Features page of Administrative Console. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is an independent application. ● Enroll now-A user must click the gadget icon to run the Security Manager...started with one of this computer. You can also manage these features on the Security Applications Status page. Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the...
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... 4. Enter the password, and then click OK. Drive Encryption authentication will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you , multiple software modules synchronize passwords automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for... Small Business An additional security benefit is lost or fails. 8. Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Keep this recovery key safe and secure because it easy for you to properly authenticate using...
... 4. Enter the password, and then click OK. Drive Encryption authentication will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop so that Drive Encryption requires you , multiple software modules synchronize passwords automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for... Small Business An additional security benefit is lost or fails. 8. Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Keep this recovery key safe and secure because it easy for you to properly authenticate using...
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... Security Manager allows you to significantly increase the security of the taskbar, and then click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click ...
... Security Manager allows you to significantly increase the security of the taskbar, and then click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open Security Manager in any of the following ways: ● Click Start, click ...
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... name for this Windows account, showing your name and a picture of your name is prominently displayed in two locations: ● HP ProtectTools desktop gadget The banner color at the top of the HP ProtectTools gadget icon changes to reflect the overall security status of your installed security applications in the upper-left corner...
... name for this Windows account, showing your name and a picture of your name is prominently displayed in two locations: ● HP ProtectTools desktop gadget The banner color at the top of the HP ProtectTools gadget icon changes to reflect the overall security status of your installed security applications in the upper-left corner...
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...of the above security login methods in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use advanced security login (authentication) methods to verify the source, integrity, and security of communications ...● To access additional features, access the HP ProtectTools Security Manager dashboard. ◦ Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click Privacy Manager. - or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - Opening Privacy Manager 65
...of the above security login methods in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use advanced security login (authentication) methods to verify the source, integrity, and security of communications ...● To access additional features, access the HP ProtectTools Security Manager dashboard. ◦ Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click Privacy Manager. - or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. - Opening Privacy Manager 65
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...selecting Simple Delete Settings in the notification area, at any time. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for assets that same area on the hard drive with shredding. ●... Web browser open a Web browser. 82 Chapter 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only) of the asset still remains on the hard drive until another asset overwrites that you to shredded assets. Free ...
...selecting Simple Delete Settings in the notification area, at any time. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for assets that same area on the hard drive with shredding. ●... Web browser open a Web browser. 82 Chapter 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only) of the asset still remains on the hard drive until another asset overwrites that you to shredded assets. Free ...
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... assets cannot be recovered. Carefully consider which items you want to shred. 2. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred One. 2. or - ... the Browse dialog box opens, navigate to the asset you want to the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop. 3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. - Manually shredding all selected items 1. Right-...
... assets cannot be recovered. Carefully consider which items you want to shred. 2. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred One. 2. or - ... the Browse dialog box opens, navigate to the asset you want to the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop. 3. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. - Manually shredding all selected items 1. Right-...
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...of an asset or selected assets, which provides a protected storage area for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. identity In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, a group of credentials and settings that is turned on authentication A security feature that can be used to log on...random data over deleted assets to distort the contents of Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that allows the management, restoration, and transfer of the deleted asset. power-on . migration A task that serves to visually identify...
...of an asset or selected assets, which provides a protected storage area for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. identity In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, a group of credentials and settings that is turned on authentication A security feature that can be used to log on...random data over deleted assets to distort the contents of Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that allows the management, restoration, and transfer of the deleted asset. power-on . migration A task that serves to visually identify...
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...is protected by copyright. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains ... Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop First Edition (March 2012) Document part number: 686563-001
...is protected by copyright. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains ... Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop First Edition (March 2012) Document part number: 686563-001
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... Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components 3 Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components 6 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components 7 Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear... Panel Components 9 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components 10 Media Card Reader Components ...11 Keyboard ...12 Using the Windows Logo Key 13 Serial Number Location ......
... Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components 3 Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components 6 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components 7 Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear... Panel Components 9 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components 10 Media Card Reader Components ...11 Keyboard ...12 Using the Windows Logo Key 13 Serial Number Location ......
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Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 47 Installing a Security Lock ...50 Cable Lock ...50 Padlock ...50 HP Business PC Security Lock 51 Front Bezel Security ...55 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ...57 Serviceability Features ...57 Warnings and Cautions ...57...Drive from a Drive Bay 78 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 79 Installing a Security Lock ...83 Cable Lock ...83 Padlock ...83 HP Business PC Security Lock 84 Front Bezel Security ...88 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades 90 Serviceability Features ...90 Warnings and Cautions ...90 Removing...
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 47 Installing a Security Lock ...50 Cable Lock ...50 Padlock ...50 HP Business PC Security Lock 51 Front Bezel Security ...55 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ...57 Serviceability Features ...57 Warnings and Cautions ...57...Drive from a Drive Bay 78 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 79 Installing a Security Lock ...83 Cable Lock ...83 Padlock ...83 HP Business PC Security Lock 84 Front Bezel Security ...88 4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades 90 Serviceability Features ...90 Warnings and Cautions ...90 Removing...
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... 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive 117 Installing a Security Lock ...121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...121 HP Business PC Security Lock 122 Front Bezel Security ...126 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades 128 Serviceability Features ...128 Warnings and Cautions ...128 Connecting the Power Cord ... Access Panel 131 Removing the Front Bezel ...132 Removing a Bezel Blank ...133 Replacing the Front Bezel ...133 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration 134 System Board Connections ...135 Installing Additional Memory ...136 SODIMMs ...136 DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs 136 Populating SODIMM Sockets...
... 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive 117 Installing a Security Lock ...121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...121 HP Business PC Security Lock 122 Front Bezel Security ...126 5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades 128 Serviceability Features ...128 Warnings and Cautions ...128 Connecting the Power Cord ... Access Panel 131 Removing the Front Bezel ...132 Removing a Bezel Blank ...133 Replacing the Front Bezel ...133 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration 134 System Board Connections ...135 Installing Additional Memory ...136 SODIMMs ...136 DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs 136 Populating SODIMM Sockets...
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Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide. Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only).
Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide. Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only).
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For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation. Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features
For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in a tower orientation. Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in this guide. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features