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... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
... an eSATA device 38 Using a serial device (select models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard... drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
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...the webcam, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your ... ● Streaming video with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam...
...the webcam, see the Getting Started guide. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. Video Your computer may have one or more information, see your ... ● Streaming video with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ● DisplayPort NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for Face Recognition in the Security Manager Setup Wizard or HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. For information on using the webcam...
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... improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. Video 17 One ... from the computer. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort port on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information.
... improves digital connectivity. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. Video 17 One ... from the computer. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort port on the computer. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information.
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...NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Configuring audio for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on the computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio component. On...'s instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port: 1. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, ...
...NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the HDMI device. Configuring audio for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on the computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio component. On...'s instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port: 1. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, ...
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... or a power switch. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On...
... or a power switch. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On...
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... an external device. Using a USB device 35 These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the device. Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at ...least 1 USB port that provides power to the computer using the smart card PIN. Hold the card label-...
... an external device. Using a USB device 35 These instructions may also have a USB charging port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be provided with the device. Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at ...least 1 USB port that provides power to the computer using the smart card PIN. Hold the card label-...
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...loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your information and close all programs ... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove the USB device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector,...
...loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your information and close all programs ... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to remove the USB device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector,...
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...loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. For more information about device-specific software, see the ...has been detected. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device...
...loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. For more information about device-specific software, see the ...has been detected. Using an eSATA device (select models only) 37 Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device...
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... devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA...
... devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to the eSATA...
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..., or to learn which is unplugged. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the powered USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Turn on the computer. To ...disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be added by connecting the drive to the serial...
..., or to learn which is unplugged. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the powered USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Turn on the computer. To ...disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be added by connecting the drive to the serial...
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... different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ●...drive module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
... different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ●...drive module ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects...
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... DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is running on battery power. On the ...drive icon. NOTE: If the computer is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Alarms tab in Power Options. Managing power with the display closed while the ...
... DriveGuard is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is running on battery power. On the ...drive icon. NOTE: If the computer is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Alarms tab in Power Options. Managing power with the display closed while the ...
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... of the computer, and the amount of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu...
... of the computer, and the amount of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu...
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... is selected. If the system attempts to boot from this hard drive will be enabled in order to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to the next type of the screen. 2. or - Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot ...will try to boot to the second optical device. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is more than...
... is selected. If the system attempts to boot from this hard drive will be enabled in order to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it will try to boot to the next type of the screen. 2. or - Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot ...will try to boot to the second optical device. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is more than...
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... 43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 80...
... 43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 80...
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... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting...
... face recognition 50 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting...
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Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power plans 22 power-saving states 21 V VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...missing, so the IT administrator alerted the authorities and Computrace officials. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can also be traced in case they were ever stolen. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards will continue to enable access for some employees while... well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to the USB port on . Example 2: A CEO wants to a USB drive. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly LoJack Pro) (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is a service that could be able to copy the data...
...missing, so the IT administrator alerted the authorities and Computrace officials. Computrace for HP ProtectTools can also be traced in case they were ever stolen. Even though the USB ports are blocked, mouse and keyboards will continue to enable access for some employees while... well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to the USB port on . Example 2: A CEO wants to a USB drive. Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly LoJack Pro) (purchased separately) Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is a service that could be able to copy the data...
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... or removable media by authenticating themselves. ● Advanced Settings-Configure a list of drive letters for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes ...of devices, based on ) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth®...
... or removable media by authenticating themselves. ● Advanced Settings-Configure a list of drive letters for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Setup Procedures Configuring device access HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager offers four views: ● Simple Configuration-Allow or deny access to classes ...of devices, based on ) ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives ● All serial and parallel ports ● All Bluetooth®...
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... play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following in a command prompt window: net localgroup "Device Administrators" username...
... play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following in a command prompt window: net localgroup "Device Administrators" username...