Switching between graphics modes (select models only) .................................................................. 60
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 61
Connecting AC power ........................................................................................................ 61
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 62
6 External devices
Using Digital Media Slot cards ........................................................................................................... 64
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 64
Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 65
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 66
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 66
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 66
7 Drives
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 69
Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... 70
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 70
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 70
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ................................................................................... 71
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status ................................................ 71
Managing power with a parked hard drive ......................................................................... 71
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software .................................................... 72
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................................... 73
Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 77
Connecting optional external drives ................................................................................... 77
Using an external optical drive (select models only) .......................................................... 77
Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open ............................... 77
Sharing an optical drive ...................................................................................................................... 79
8 Memory modules
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 81
9 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 85
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 86
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 86
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 86
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 87
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 87
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 88
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 88
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 88
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 88
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