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...blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. New data is an incomplete write to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File...For more information. File Corruption One of the most difficult software problems to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. If write splices continue to trace is not reduced by...
...blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. New data is an incomplete write to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File...For more information. File Corruption One of the most difficult software problems to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. If write splices continue to trace is not reduced by...
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... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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...
... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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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.... ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video...; 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.
.... ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the Face Recognition software Help. For more of the following features: ● Capturing and sharing video ● Streaming video...; 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.
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... video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a... port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the DisplayPort device. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the computer.
... video or audio device to any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort port on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for additional information. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a... port and improves digital connectivity. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on the computer. 2. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the DisplayPort device. NOTE: To remove the device cable, press down on the computer.
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... Getting Started guide. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Click Set Default... the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-...
... Getting Started guide. One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the HDMI device. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. 2. Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Click Set Default... the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. To return audio to the HDMI port: 1. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, see the device manufacturer's instructions for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-...
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... the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button on the screen. ● Press and hold the power button on the computer for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any of the...
... the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button on the screen. ● Press and hold the power button on the computer for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any of the...
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...on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. With the computer on and your work returns to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is... media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, your work will return to the screen as it was before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in...
...on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. With the computer on and your work returns to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is... media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, your work will return to the screen as it was before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in...
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... settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an... of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,...
... settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an... of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,...
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... steps: 1. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then...meter on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
... steps: 1. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then...meter on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
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... switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for an individual application by locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics...
... switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for an individual application by locating the application under Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics. ● Dual graphics...
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... Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management
... Graphics section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/directx. for full-screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. NOTE: For more information about DirectX, see the AMD software Help. 30 Chapter 4 Power management
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... system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to safely remove the digital card. 1. If...
... system, use the following procedure to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are designed to conform to safely remove the digital card. 1. If...
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... cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to unlock it. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. A smart card is needed to gain access to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. Gently press in the notification area, at the far...
... cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to unlock it. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. A smart card is needed to gain access to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. Gently press in the notification area, at the far...
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Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Some USB devices may also have a USB charging port that can be provided with the device. An optional ...
Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Some USB devices may also have a USB charging port that can be provided with the device. An optional ...
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... is recognized by the computer. Remove the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different...
... is recognized by the computer. Remove the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: The following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. To remove a USB device, save your computer. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different...
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Remove the device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. ...
Remove the device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the 1394 port. ...
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... cable for the device to the eSATA port. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage...
... cable for the device to the eSATA port. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 38 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of damage...
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.... ● Do not type 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. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive...
.... ● Do not type 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. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive...
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... night or at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do...
... night or at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do...
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...the following topics. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type a password. 5. or - Use the arrow keys to support this password, follow the on or restart the ... integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the ...
...the following topics. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on -screen instructions. - When prompted, type a password. 5. or - Use the arrow keys to support this password, follow the on or restart the ... integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the ...