HP XU103UT manual Electrostatic discharge

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C Electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob.

A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer, unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover.

●Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.

●Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

●Use nonmagnetic tools.

●Before handling components, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface of the component.

●If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation, contact HP Customer Support.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Introduction Finding more information about your new computerSelect Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundVideo Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiPower management Shutting down the computerWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing a serial device select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discSlot-load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageComputer Management HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM