HP 311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF manual Improving hard drive performance, Using Disk Defragmenter

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on it.

Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media.

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.

Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.

Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk- through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.

Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

2.Click Defragment now.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Security Top components Hardware featuresIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLights Panel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bayPage Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Sleep Function HotkeyIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker volume Decreasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryPage Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Hdmi USB
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311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF specifications

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