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... drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation is written to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. New data is not reduced by write splices. Refer ..., located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and ...
... drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation is written to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. New data is not reduced by write splices. Refer ..., located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other software issues may include viruses, application, and ...
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slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
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... Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support ...63 Troubleshooting ...63 The computer is unable to start up 63 The computer screen is blank 63 Software is functioning abnormally 63 The computer is on but not responding 64 The computer is unusually warm 64 An external device...
... Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support ...63 Troubleshooting ...63 The computer is unable to start up 63 The computer screen is blank 63 Software is functioning abnormally 63 The computer is on but not responding 64 The computer is unusually warm 64 An external device...
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... access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing.... - Finding information The computer comes with your country or ● Instructions for contacting customer support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. or - ● Proper workstation setup ● Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your comfort and decrease your...
... access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing.... - Finding information The computer comes with your country or ● Instructions for contacting customer support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. or - ● Proper workstation setup ● Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your comfort and decrease your...
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Functions like the left button on . Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. Turns the TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on or off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . 2 Getting to know your computer
Functions like the left button on . Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. Turns the TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on or off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . 2 Getting to know your computer
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... account with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-This wizard allows you to connect to the Internet in some locations)-These icons may be displayed...
... account with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-This wizard allows you to connect to the Internet in some locations)-These icons may be displayed...
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... manufacturer or your ISP. The illustration shows an example of modem you set up your ISP to help in wireless router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Check with the router. The Windows operating system also provides tools to determine what type of a completed WLAN network installation that is recommended that...
... manufacturer or your ISP. The illustration shows an example of modem you set up your ISP to help in wireless router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Check with the router. The Windows operating system also provides tools to determine what type of a completed WLAN network installation that is recommended that...
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... and updates to Using Setup Utility (BIOS) on or off the keyboard backlight. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To extend battery life, turn off... or a section of a DVD or a BD. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to customer support. Errors can disable the action key feature and revert back to a simultaneous display on at the ...
... and updates to Using Setup Utility (BIOS) on or off the keyboard backlight. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To extend battery life, turn off... or a section of a DVD or a BD. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to customer support. Errors can disable the action key feature and revert back to a simultaneous display on at the ...
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... the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. On the Playback tab, click...
... the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. On the Playback tab, click...
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... your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. With the computer on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to a disc using Power Options in Setup Utility (BIOS)), your work ... or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is disabled) while reading from or writing to the screen. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Intel RST only allows the Sleep state to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. CAUTION: To reduce...
... your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. With the computer on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to a disc using Power Options in Setup Utility (BIOS)), your work ... or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is disabled) while reading from or writing to the screen. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Intel RST only allows the Sleep state to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. CAUTION: To reduce...
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...initiated after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup. 3. Setting password protection on wakeup, you do not need to the screen. In the left pane, click Require a password on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Change Settings that are...work will return to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your work returns to the screen where you need to create or change a user account password, go to be required on wakeup To set a password to be actively selected...
...initiated after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup. 3. Setting password protection on wakeup, you do not need to the screen. In the left pane, click Require a password on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Change Settings that are...work will return to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your work returns to the screen where you need to create or change a user account password, go to be required on wakeup To set a password to be actively selected...
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... list. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power Automatically balances performance with energy consumption. ● Power Saver. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Favors performance, but may use the computer for your own plan. The following power plans are ... also create your own power plan and customize it to create your needs. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to how you use more...
... list. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power Automatically balances performance with energy consumption. ● Power Saver. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Favors performance, but may use the computer for your own plan. The following power plans are ... also create your own power plan and customize it to create your needs. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to how you use more...
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... and close all programs associated with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is equipped with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. 3. Your computer has one USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port, which is usually included with the computer. USB 3.0 ports are also compatible with the...
... and close all programs associated with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is equipped with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. 3. Your computer has one USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port, which is usually included with the computer. USB 3.0 ports are also compatible with the...
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... that the device is recognized by the computer. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The USB port on your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
... that the device is recognized by the computer. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The USB port on your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
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... devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Do not type on baggage use X-rays instead of power, be handled with the procedures...
... devices that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Do not type on baggage use X-rays instead of power, be handled with the procedures...
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... to quickly access a collection of the computer, record each application through the Start menu and Control Panel, HP Security Assistant allows you exit Sleep or Hibernation. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Use the following security tasks: ● Set up Internet and...
... to quickly access a collection of the computer, record each application through the Start menu and Control Panel, HP Security Assistant allows you exit Sleep or Hibernation. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Use the following security tasks: ● Set up Internet and...
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... it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. Use the arrow keys to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used...
... it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. Use the arrow keys to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in the lower-left corner of the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used...
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... connected to the solid-state (SSD) drive For issues other than hard drive failure, you can restore your system by using the HP Recovery partition, rather than by using the recovery partition tools. If you use an external optical drive, it into an optional external ...partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in a safe place. Software not provided with the HP Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected directly to a USB port on -screen instructions. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the window. Create these tools immediately ...
... connected to the solid-state (SSD) drive For issues other than hard drive failure, you can restore your system by using the HP Recovery partition, rather than by using the recovery partition tools. If you use an external optical drive, it into an optional external ...partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in a safe place. Software not provided with the HP Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected directly to a USB port on -screen instructions. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the window. Create these tools immediately ...
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... correct computer issues. For software not provided with this process. Follow the on the hard drive. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP recommends that you must be used as System Restore. Then, press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is an option to ...either download the software from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstall the software from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. 54 Chapter 10 Backup and recovery HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the disc provided by the manufacturer using...
... correct computer issues. For software not provided with this process. Follow the on the hard drive. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP recommends that you must be used as System Restore. Then, press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is an option to ...either download the software from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstall the software from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. 54 Chapter 10 Backup and recovery HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the disc provided by the manufacturer using...
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... is restarting, and then press f9 for recovery discs: 1. Restoring using the restore media 1. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions. Select the external optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on your backup is. Press esc while the computer is very important to...up and recovering your most recent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to create backups on how recent your computer, and then restart the computer. To change the ...
... is restarting, and then press f9 for recovery discs: 1. Restoring using the restore media 1. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions. Select the external optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on your backup is. Press esc while the computer is very important to...up and recovering your most recent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to create backups on how recent your computer, and then restart the computer. To change the ...