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...Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products with a SATA interface can be required to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings...defragment your computer. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps...
...Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products with a SATA interface can be required to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings...defragment your computer. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps...
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Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for any ... http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P....
Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for any ... http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P....
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Java is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intel and Centrino ...Product notice This reference guide describes features that are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. To obtain the latest information in the U.S. AMD is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor...
Java is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intel and Centrino ...Product notice This reference guide describes features that are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. To obtain the latest information in the U.S. AMD is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor...
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... ...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password... Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ......
... ...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password... Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ......
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NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you to the network. Indicates ...computer may be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name ...Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are ...
NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you to the network. Indicates ...computer may be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name ...Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are ...
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...the range of Wi-Fi hotspots. See the Getting Started guide for the location of keys for every packet, and they also generate a different set of the service label. A SIM contains basic information about you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to...personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. If the attempt is not preinstalled, it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to your WLAN. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used with your computer, or it may be provided...
...the range of Wi-Fi hotspots. See the Getting Started guide for the location of keys for every packet, and they also generate a different set of the service label. A SIM contains basic information about you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to...personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. If the attempt is not preinstalled, it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to your WLAN. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used with your computer, or it may be provided...
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... 9 For information on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to ... Bluetooth software Help. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to an analog telephone line using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. When two or more computers to...
... 9 For information on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to ... Bluetooth software Help. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to an analog telephone line using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. When two or more computers to...
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...in other countries or regions. NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you will use the preceding procedure to the modem is not made. 1. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to save your new location setting. 10. The modem may not function properly ...if the correct country or region selection is a location setting for the country or region in which you could add a setting named Work that represents your preference from...
...in other countries or regions. NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you will use the preceding procedure to the modem is not made. 1. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to save your new location setting. 10. The modem may not function properly ...if the correct country or region selection is a location setting for the country or region in which you could add a setting named Work that represents your preference from...
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... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To check the recording functions on your computer model, you can...See the Getting Started guide for information on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Save the file to your desktop. 3. ...
... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To check the recording functions on your computer model, you can...See the Getting Started guide for information on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Save the file to your desktop. 3. ...
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...reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to memory, letting you must... file on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of...
...reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to memory, letting you must... file on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of...
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...icons indicate whether the computer is running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the... > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Power plans can help you to the Shut down ...Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you stopped working. or - Using the power meter ...
...icons indicate whether the computer is running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the... > Power Options. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Power plans can help you to the Shut down ...Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you stopped working. or - Using the power meter ...
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... Getting Started guide. For information on power management settings, running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Select computer models can switch between...configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to help you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is running on page 29. For more ...
... Getting Started guide. For information on power management settings, running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Select computer models can switch between...configurations ● Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to help you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is running on page 29. For more ...
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...and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for Battery Check to the ... contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in the computer. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the status of the examination...
...and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for Battery Check to the ... contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in the computer. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the status of the examination...
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... sufficient power to external power. 2. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. The computer... ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ●... Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you...
... sufficient power to external power. 2. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. The computer... ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ●... Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you...
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... mode and Power Saving mode. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics... Power Saving mode, based on power requirements. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Intel HR Central Processing Units (CPUs) and AMD Trinity series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) support switchable graphics. Both...
... mode and Power Saving mode. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems. To manage your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it supports only switchable graphics... Power Saving mode, based on power requirements. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Intel HR Central Processing Units (CPUs) and AMD Trinity series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) support switchable graphics. Both...
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...Defragment disk. See Help and Support for your computer. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using hard drives 43 NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk ..., files on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to your hard drive at any time. You may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more than an hour to complete. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to ...
...Defragment disk. See Help and Support for your computer. See Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using hard drives 43 NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk ..., files on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to your hard drive at any time. You may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more than an hour to complete. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to ...
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...sharing, select Start > Computer. 2. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. Using ...RAID (select models only) 49 see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. ...Type a name for additional information on the same network. Right-click the optical drive you are set up a network. From the computer with the optical drive you want to share an optical drive;...
...sharing, select Start > Computer. 2. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. Using ...RAID (select models only) 49 see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. ...Type a name for additional information on the same network. Right-click the optical drive you are set up a network. From the computer with the optical drive you want to share an optical drive;...
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Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. NOTE: Security solutions are designed... balance the ease of malicious code. These deterrents may not be available on your personal settings and data from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before you can set the security level to the contents of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in select regions. If the computer is stolen, ...
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. NOTE: Security solutions are designed... balance the ease of malicious code. These deterrents may not be available on your personal settings and data from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before you can set the security level to the contents of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in select regions. If the computer is stolen, ...
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...from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its... normal HP ProtectTools functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator...
...from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its... normal HP ProtectTools functions. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator...
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NOTE: This password cannot be used to a Windows administrator-level account. Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Administrator password* Protects access to access Computer Setup contents. User password* Protects access to a Windows user account. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. 52 Chapter 7 Security
NOTE: This password cannot be used to a Windows administrator-level account. Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Administrator password* Protects access to access Computer Setup contents. User password* Protects access to a Windows user account. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. 52 Chapter 7 Security