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...Software" section in its place. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. New data is impacted, because it must seek the data... because corruption occurs very easily during routine computer handling. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as 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 ...
...Software" section in its place. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on a "first available space" basis. New data is impacted, because it must seek the data... because corruption occurs very easily during routine computer handling. If write splices continue to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as 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 ...
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... have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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...
... have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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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Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . Top TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen.
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... Beats Audio icons that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Icon Definition Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that appear on the screen when you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To open Beats Audio Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio...
... Beats Audio icons that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Icon Definition Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that appear on the screen when you to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To open Beats Audio Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio...
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...the computer and external device. Press f4 to the computer's VGA port. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to alternate the... screen image between 3 display states: ● View the screen image on the computer. ● View the screen image on the external device (monitor or projector). ● View the screen image simultaneously on the computer as shown. 2. To connect a monitor or ...
...the computer and external device. Press f4 to the computer's VGA port. Connecting a VGA monitor or projector To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to alternate the... screen image between 3 display states: ● View the screen image on the computer. ● View the screen image on the external device (monitor or projector). ● View the screen image simultaneously on the computer as shown. 2. To connect a monitor or ...
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To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to alternate the computer screen image between 3 display states: ● View the screen image on the computer. ● View the screen image on the external device (TV or monitor). ● View the screen image simultaneously on the computer. 2. Press f4 to your computer, you ...instructions. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your computer: 1. Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3.
To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to alternate the computer screen image between 3 display states: ● View the screen image on the computer. ● View the screen image on the external device (TV or monitor). ● View the screen image simultaneously on the computer. 2. Press f4 to your computer, you ...instructions. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your computer: 1. Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3.
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... also have an integrated numeric keypad. In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you to perform on-screen functions. To customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search... box in the upper right corner of the USB ports on -screen navigation. Your computer may also have special action keys or hot key functions to one of the screen. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on the computer. Click...
... also have an integrated numeric keypad. In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you to perform on-screen functions. To customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search... box in the upper right corner of the USB ports on -screen navigation. Your computer may also have special action keys or hot key functions to one of the screen. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on the computer. Click...
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...shift+4 keys for the rupee symbol. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in India can disable this section. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. This action key can prevent the computer from the computer. Using the keyboard...illustrates the assigned function for instructions on page 71 for that includes this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. Using ALT GR key combinations Some ...
...shift+4 keys for the rupee symbol. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in India can disable this section. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. This action key can prevent the computer from the computer. Using the keyboard...illustrates the assigned function for instructions on page 71 for that includes this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. Using ALT GR key combinations Some ...
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... on. 36 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Using the TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On...
... on. 36 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Using the TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On...
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Navigating To move the on-screen pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you want the pointer to go. Using the TouchPad 37
Navigating To move the on-screen pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you want the pointer to go. Using the TouchPad 37
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... a sweeping motion, moving from 3 o'clock to 12 o'clock. Flicking Flicking allows you to rotate items such as photos. Rotating Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. To reverse the rotation, move your left , or right. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in the TouchPad...
... a sweeping motion, moving from 3 o'clock to 12 o'clock. Flicking Flicking allows you to rotate items such as photos. Rotating Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. To reverse the rotation, move your left , or right. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in the TouchPad...
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... whether the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Rapid Start Technology can be manually selected. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your computer to initiate Sleep after a specific period of inactivity when the computer is set at the factory. If Rapid Start Technology is...
... whether the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Rapid Start Technology can be manually selected. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your computer to initiate Sleep after a specific period of inactivity when the computer is set at the factory. If Rapid Start Technology is...
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...be changed in Windows Control Panel. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start >... 2. NOTE: If you stopped working . Click Save changes. To initiate Hibernation on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you need to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup To set at the factory to the Shut ...
...be changed in Windows Control Panel. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on and the computer returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start >... 2. NOTE: If you stopped working . Click Save changes. To initiate Hibernation on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you need to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup To set at the factory to the Shut ...
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... to create your needs. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to suit your own plan. Favors performance, but may use more energy. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance.... The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. To access the Power Options...
... to create your needs. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to suit your own plan. Favors performance, but may use more energy. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance.... The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. To access the Power Options...
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... is turned off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 50 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Turn on -screen instructions. 3. Connect the device to the USB port. Connecting a powered USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use the...
... is turned off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 50 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Turn on -screen instructions. 3. Connect the device to the USB port. Connecting a powered USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information or an unresponsive system, use the...
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... a digital card. 1. Press in on the card until it from the slot (2). Insert the card into the digital storage slot, and then press in on -screen instructions. 3.
... a digital card. 1. Press in on the card until it from the slot (2). Insert the card into the digital storage slot, and then press in on -screen instructions. 3.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by the edges to avoid touching ...
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by the edges to avoid touching ...
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..., go to a disc. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then...
..., go to a disc. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then...
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... > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A fragmented drive means data on solid-state drives. However, depending on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your hard drive at any time. Follow the on the size of your...the computer with the display closed while the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on -screen instructions. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Follow the on battery power.
... > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A fragmented drive means data on solid-state drives. However, depending on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your hard drive at any time. Follow the on the size of your...the computer with the display closed while the computer is unnecessary. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on -screen instructions. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Follow the on battery power.
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...passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is a group of searching for each password and store it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set up your computer information and ...you send your computer for service, back up your computer. Additional passwords can be set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Using passwords A password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ●...
...passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is a group of searching for each password and store it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set up your computer information and ...you send your computer for service, back up your computer. Additional passwords can be set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Using passwords A password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ●...