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... be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a trademark owned by the terms of sale (the seller). HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to the refund... describes features that are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice.
... be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is a trademark owned by the terms of sale (the seller). HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to the refund... describes features that are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice.
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...Multitouch gestures enabled ● Taps enabled as default Support for a removable 4-cell, 41-WHr, 2.80-AHr, Li-ion battery Support for a 65-W HP Smart adapter (non-PFC, EM, 4.5-mm) ● Support for security cable lock ● Support for Intel Anti-Theft ● Support for Intel IPT... ● Support for OTP Preinstalled: ● Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ● FreeDOS 2.0 ● Driver support for correct output to 1920×1080 @ 60-Hz ● RJ45 (Ethernet) ● USB 3.0 (2) ● USB 2.0 (1) ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin...
...Multitouch gestures enabled ● Taps enabled as default Support for a removable 4-cell, 41-WHr, 2.80-AHr, Li-ion battery Support for a 65-W HP Smart adapter (non-PFC, EM, 4.5-mm) ● Support for security cable lock ● Support for Intel Anti-Theft ● Support for Intel IPT... ● Support for OTP Preinstalled: ● Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ● FreeDOS 2.0 ● Driver support for correct output to 1920×1080 @ 60-Hz ● RJ45 (Ethernet) ● USB 3.0 (2) ● USB 2.0 (1) ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin...
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... (microphone). WARNING! Follow the web page instructions to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Hard drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is enabled at the factory. NOTE: When a device is off...
... (microphone). WARNING! Follow the web page instructions to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Hard drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is enabled at the factory. NOTE: When a device is off...
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... preliminary requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screw driver ● Magnetic screw driver ● Phillips P0 screw driver Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and...
... preliminary requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screw driver ● Magnetic screw driver ● Phillips P0 screw driver Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and...
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... of staticsafe materials. ● Keep the work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment. ● Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums. ● When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use an ionizer to a properly grounded work area free of antistatic belts and roller bushings.
... of staticsafe materials. ● Keep the work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment. ● Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums. ● When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use an ionizer to a properly grounded work area free of antistatic belts and roller bushings.
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... Your computer includes tools provided by deleting all with simple steps. Then it if you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the ...9679; Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by HP and the operating system to . This chapter provides information about the tools...
... Your computer includes tools provided by deleting all with simple steps. Then it if you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the ...9679; Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by HP and the operating system to . This chapter provides information about the tools...
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... 1. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you can exit the program before you ...begin creating the recovery media. ● The creation process can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to a previous state without the requirements of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, ...
... 1. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you can exit the program before you ...begin creating the recovery media. ● The creation process can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to a previous state without the requirements of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, ...
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...that you have replaced the hard drive, you might need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for your permission or password when using... HP Recovery Manager on page 81. ● If you want to display Refresh your PC without ...
...that you have replaced the hard drive, you might need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for your permission or password when using... HP Recovery Manager on page 81. ● If you want to display Refresh your PC without ...
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... PC, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you press the power button. 2. Press f11 while the computer boots. - This option removes all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...-Restores the computer to its original factory state by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its...
... PC, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you press the power button. 2. Press f11 while the computer boots. - This option removes all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...-Restores the computer to its original factory state by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its...
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... ...46 Handling drives ...46 Replacing a hard drive ...47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...51 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 52 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 52 Traveling with or shipping your computer 52...
... ...46 Handling drives ...46 Replacing a hard drive ...47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...51 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 52 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 52 Traveling with or shipping your computer 52...
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...reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer model. Releases the optical drive disc tray. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connects an optional USB device, such as a deterrent, but it may not .... NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to an optical disc. Also connects an optional headset microphone. For additional safety information, see More HP resources on page 2). Depending on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, reads an...
...reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer model. Releases the optical drive disc tray. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connects an optional USB device, such as a deterrent, but it may not .... NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to an optical disc. Also connects an optional headset microphone. For additional safety information, see More HP resources on page 2). Depending on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, reads an...
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... kinds of external devices-such as SuperSpeed ports, are compatible with your computer. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on your computer may look slightly different from your phone or camera. For...
... kinds of external devices-such as SuperSpeed ports, are compatible with your computer. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on your computer may look slightly different from your phone or camera. For...
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... sure that is writing to keep your computer in optimal condition. Security devices with your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static...
... sure that is writing to keep your computer in optimal condition. Security devices with your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static...
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...is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to clean your computer to ...dirt particles can resolve issues and bring new features and options to the latest versions. Replace the battery. 11. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Updates can build up , and then reconnect external power ...
...is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to clean your computer to ...dirt particles can resolve issues and bring new features and options to the latest versions. Replace the battery. 11. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Updates can build up , and then reconnect external power ...
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...antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. the security software trial offer or purchase the... from security breaches and computer viruses, install all the computers on page 51. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be software you receive an alert. For more...
...antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. the security software trial offer or purchase the... from security breaches and computer viruses, install all the computers on page 51. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be software you receive an alert. For more...
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...add photos, video, music, and other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system ...and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting ...
...add photos, video, music, and other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system ...and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting ...
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... does not require backing up data to the replacement drive. Restore and recovery 63 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 64. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous...if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For ...
... does not require backing up data to the replacement drive. Restore and recovery 63 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 64. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous...if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For ...
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... follow the on-screen instructions. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of your keyboard layout. To start HP Recovery Manager from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state. Before...
... follow the on-screen instructions. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of your keyboard layout. To start HP Recovery Manager from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state. Before...