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...Text set off in this guide. If the Regional Settings do not match one of life. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. To access your warranty: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Warranty You may check your warranty ... Manuals. 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 Vision Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to Accessing Vision Diagnostics ...
...Text set off in this guide. If the Regional Settings do not match one of life. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. To access your warranty: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Warranty You may check your warranty ... Manuals. 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 Vision Diagnostics: ▲ Refer to Accessing Vision Diagnostics ...
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...software for updates and install critical updates and service packs. For more pop-up from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the screen. These CD...Device Drivers (Windows systems) When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is available on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model... computer, and press Enter. Launching Windows XP from http://www.hp.com/support. 4.
...software for updates and install critical updates and service packs. For more pop-up from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the screen. These CD...Device Drivers (Windows systems) When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is available on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model... computer, and press Enter. Launching Windows XP from http://www.hp.com/support. 4.
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...batteries, memory, and power supply. ● Maintenance and Service Guide (English only)-Provides information 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. ● Safety... only) for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot ...
...batteries, memory, and power supply. ● Maintenance and Service Guide (English only)-Provides information 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. ● Safety... only) for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot ...
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... time troubleshooting the problem with the service technician. ● Remove any software that was recently installed. ● 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 computer to see if it is flashing... properly. ● Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it will help you diagnose the problem. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for details. ● If the screen is...
... time troubleshooting the problem with the service technician. ● Remove any software that was recently installed. ● 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 computer to see if it is flashing... properly. ● Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it will help you diagnose the problem. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for details. ● If the screen is...
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... Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems. HP Support Assistant is not available on your desktop. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. To start a System Restore: 1. Click ...see the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you want to a previous restore point. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your computer and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-...
... Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems. HP Support Assistant is not available on your desktop. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for interpretation and recommended action. To start a System Restore: 1. Click ...see the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you want to a previous restore point. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your computer and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-...
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... to turn the computer back on . When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Disconnect all data and programs you will see the desktop. 9. Back up your files, and then click Next. 7. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and then ...using a recovery USB flash drive, insert it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 7. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 10. System Recovery from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the computer. 2. Press the Power button to back up...
... to turn the computer back on . When the computer restarts, you created or installed. Disconnect all data and programs you will see the desktop. 9. Back up your files, and then click Next. 7. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files first (recommended), and then ...using a recovery USB flash drive, insert it into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 7. To create recovery media, see the desktop. 10. System Recovery from Recovery Media CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the computer. 2. Press the Power button to back up...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... guides you through the Security Manager Setup Wizard: 1. The banner color at the far right of Administrative Console. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is working properly. The Setup Wizard is displayed in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the gadget... Read the Welcome screen, and then click Next. 13 Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of the ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow...
... guides you through the Security Manager Setup Wizard: 1. The banner color at the far right of Administrative Console. NOTE: The HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon is working properly. The Setup Wizard is displayed in the Security Manager dashboard. ● Check now-Click the gadget... Read the Welcome screen, and then click Next. 13 Open HP ProtectTools Security Manager from the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon in Windows Sidebar or the taskbar icon in the notification area, at the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon indicates one of the ProtectTools modules. ● Yellow...
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... automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Password Manager, and HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Remove the USB ...flash drive, and then reboot the computer when ready. 9. Use the following simple steps to normal. Enter the password, and then click OK. Drive Encryption authentication will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop...
... automatically, including Windows user accounts, domains, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Password Manager, and HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Click Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console > Setup Wizard. 2. Remove the USB ...flash drive, and then reboot the computer when ready. 9. Use the following simple steps to normal. Enter the password, and then click OK. Drive Encryption authentication will "chain" through Windows login directly to the Windows desktop...
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... far right of the taskbar. ● Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right 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 significantly increase the security of your program data. ● Add more applications. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to open ...
... far right of the taskbar. ● Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right 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 significantly increase the security of your program data. ● Add more applications. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to open ...
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... Status You can change the picture and the way that your choice. Click the ID card 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 full Windows user name and the picture you...
... Status You can change the picture and the way that your choice. Click the ID card 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 full Windows user name and the picture you...
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... Office documents, click Sign and Encrypt in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use any of communications when using email or Microsoft® Office documents. or - ◦ Right-click the...to verify the source, integrity, and security of the above security login methods in Privacy Manager. Opening Privacy Manager 65 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools, and then click Configuration. or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. -
... Office documents, click Sign and Encrypt in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools enables you to use any of communications when using email or Microsoft® Office documents. or - ◦ Right-click the...to verify the source, integrity, and security of the above security login methods in Privacy Manager. Opening Privacy Manager 65 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools, and then click Configuration. or - ◦ Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. -
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...shred profile. or - ▲ Double-click the File Sanitizer icon on page 88. You can manually activate free space bleaching using the HP ProtectTools icon in Standby at the far right of the taskbar. If the system is turned off or is in the notification area, ...time. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - or - ▲ Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in File Sanitizer, by deleting the assets manually. Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for...
...shred profile. or - ▲ Double-click the File Sanitizer icon on page 88. You can manually activate free space bleaching using the HP ProtectTools icon in Standby at the far right of the taskbar. If the system is turned off or is in the notification area, ...time. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2. NOTE: Free space bleaching can select a predefined shred profile or create your desktop. - or - ▲ Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in File Sanitizer, by deleting the assets manually. Setup procedures Setting a shred schedule You can be performed occasionally for...
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... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. 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. When the.... 1. Carefully consider which items you want to shred. 2. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Using the File Sanitizer icon CAUTION: Shredded assets cannot be recovered. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2....
... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, click File Sanitizer, and then click Shred Now. 2. 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. When the.... 1. Carefully consider which items you want to shred. 2. When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes. Right-click the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop, and then click Shred One. 2. Using the File Sanitizer icon CAUTION: Shredded assets cannot be recovered. Open File Sanitizer, and then click Shred. 2....
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...shred-for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. reboot The process of the deleted asset. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that defines the interfaces for example, ctrl+alt+s. network account A Windows user or administrator account, either on authentication A...PKI The Public Key Infrastructure standard that serves to access your user name and chosen picture. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to visually identify your desktop with your computer by answering security questions correctly. logon An object within Security Manager that consists...
...shred-for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys. reboot The process of the deleted asset. ID card A Windows desktop gadget that defines the interfaces for example, ctrl+alt+s. network account A Windows user or administrator account, either on authentication A...PKI The Public Key Infrastructure standard that serves to access your user name and chosen picture. HP SpareKey Recovery The ability to visually identify your desktop with your computer by answering security questions correctly. logon An object within Security Manager that consists...
HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide - Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300
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... as constituting an additional warranty. 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 The information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either...
... as constituting an additional warranty. 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 The information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either...
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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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1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only). For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 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. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide.
1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on some computer models only). For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 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. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in this guide.
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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 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.