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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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...projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to experiment 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 more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with instant message...
...projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to experiment 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 more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video with instant message...
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.../or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible... such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. Connect one end of the cable to disconnect...
.../or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. To connect a video or audio device to any compatible... such as a high-definition television, or to the DisplayPort: 1. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the connector latch to the video device, and then see your Getting Started guide. Connect one end of the cable to disconnect...
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...the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your Getting Started guide. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and then... of the HDMI cable to the video device, and then see your computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Configuring audio for additional ...
...the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your Getting Started guide. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Connect the other end of the taskbar, and then... of the HDMI cable to the video device, and then see your computer. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately). Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Configuring audio for additional ...
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... shutdown procedure, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, 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 an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any...
... shutdown procedure, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, 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 an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any...
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..., which is usually included with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used to an external device. Your computer may also have a USB charging... port that can be used with the device. Inserting a smart card 1. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is seated....
..., which is usually included with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used to an external device. Your computer may also have a USB charging... port that can be used with the device. Inserting a smart card 1. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is seated....
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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. 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 on the cable to remove the USB device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer...
... 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. 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 on the cable to remove the USB device. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices. 36 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer...
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... connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA... supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss 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 to remove ...
... connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA... supports an optional USB device. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss 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 to remove ...
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... right of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system... minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the eSATA port. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
... right of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA port connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system... minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the eSATA port. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
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...the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to learn which is unplugged. 1.... device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional...
...the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, connect the device cable to learn which is unplugged. 1.... device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional...
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... types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard 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. An optional docking device provides additional...
... types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard 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. An optional docking device provides additional...
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...Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in...it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives installed in the notification area, at the far right of these steps to normal operation. To determine whether drives are ...
...Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in...it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives installed in the notification area, at the far right of these steps to normal operation. To determine whether drives are ...
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Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow ...
Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow ...
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.... Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will not attempt to boot to the hard drive in the hard drive bay. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... enabled in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it does not contain media or the media is displayed at the bottom of boot device (except for Startup Menu" message is...
.... Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will not attempt to boot to the hard drive in the hard drive bay. NOTE: The USB Port option must be shown in the boot order as a boot device, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press... enabled in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it does not contain media or the media is displayed at the bottom of boot device (except for Startup Menu" message is...
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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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...models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for others. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they could allow... An insurance company does not want its employees to the USB port on the Internet. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to hardware. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools makes it easy to encrypt the email sent and received from...
...models only) Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools allows an administrator to restrict and manage access to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for others. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ports and CD burners so they could allow... An insurance company does not want its employees to the USB port on the Internet. The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to hardware. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools makes it easy to encrypt the email sent and received from...
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...deny access to the following classes of devices for all non-Device Administrators, follow these steps: 1. Click Yes. 4. 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® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as the C or system drive. Clear the check box to allow or ...
...deny access to the following classes of devices for all non-Device Administrators, follow these steps: 1. Click Yes. 4. 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® devices NOTE: If Bluetooth devices are used as the C or system drive. Clear the check box to allow or ...
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eSATA Device Support In order for which Device Access Manager will not deny access. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be controlled using the Removable Media device class, by using the ...Keyboard ◦ Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 Click OK. 4. Click Apply. The drive must be added to this group using...
eSATA Device Support In order for which Device Access Manager will not deny access. Unmanaged Device Classes HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager does not manage the following must be controlled using the Removable Media device class, by using the ...Keyboard ◦ Printer ◦ Plug and play (PnP) printers ◦ Printer upgrade ◦ Infrared human interface devices ◦ Smart card reader ◦ Multi-port serial ◦ Disk drive ◦ Floppy disk controller (FDC) Advanced Settings 99 Click OK. 4. Click Apply. The drive must be added to this group using...