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... ...122 Using passwords ...123 Setting passwords in Windows 123 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 123 BIOS administrator password 124 Managing a BIOS administrator password 125 Entering a BIOS administrator password 126 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 126 Setting a DriveLock password 127 Entering a DriveLock ... IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...135 Installing critical updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...141 ix
... ...122 Using passwords ...123 Setting passwords in Windows 123 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 123 BIOS administrator password 124 Managing a BIOS administrator password 125 Entering a BIOS administrator password 126 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 126 Setting a DriveLock password 127 Entering a DriveLock ... IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...135 Installing critical updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...141 ix
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Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11...161 15 Management and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11...161 15 Management and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
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...to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information ... use CompuTrace. The way you use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a password, smart card, and/or fingerprint reader Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the...
...to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information ... use CompuTrace. The way you use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a password, smart card, and/or fingerprint reader Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the...
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... type your computer are provided in the product box. 4. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on -screen instructions. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Follow...
... type your computer are provided in the product box. 4. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on -screen instructions. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Follow...
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... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then...
... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then...
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...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Click Exit in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Do not insert, remove, ... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on -screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. It is displayed at the bottom of the ...
...or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Click Exit in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Do not insert, remove, ... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on -screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. It is displayed at the bottom of the ...
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...an on -screen instructions. You may need to access this information to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You may delete the downloaded file from your computer. Make a note ...the location on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to a network, consult the network...
...an on -screen instructions. You may need to access this information to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You may delete the downloaded file from your computer. Make a note ...the location on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to a network, consult the network...
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...and updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of system software such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of...HP devices: ● Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP...
...and updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of system software such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of...HP devices: ● Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP...
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... Manager for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery...
... Manager for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery...
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...75 battery release latch 16, 77 battery temperature 83 bays battery 20 hard drive 16 BD copying 61 playing 59 removing 62, 63 BIOS administrator password 151 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 ...154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio 154 built-in device options 154 business ...
...75 battery release latch 16, 77 battery temperature 83 bays battery 20 hard drive 16 BD copying 61 playing 59 removing 62, 63 BIOS administrator password 151 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 ...154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio 154 built-in device options 154 business ...
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... 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password 152 Disk Sanitizer 152 DriveLock 152 fingerprint reader reset 152 HP Sparekey 152 HP Sparekey enrollment 152 password policy 152 set up BIOS administrator password 151 System IDs 152 security, wireless 25 serial number, computer 19 service tag ...defined 113 inserting 113 removing 113 smart card reader, identifying 14 software BIOS update 141 business card reader 69 deployment 162 Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 162 updates 163 Wireless Assistant 23 speakers, identifying 11 storing battery 83 System Configuration ...
... 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password 152 Disk Sanitizer 152 DriveLock 152 fingerprint reader reset 152 HP Sparekey 152 HP Sparekey enrollment 152 password policy 152 set up BIOS administrator password 151 System IDs 152 security, wireless 25 serial number, computer 19 service tag ...defined 113 inserting 113 removing 113 smart card reader, identifying 14 software BIOS update 141 business card reader 69 deployment 162 Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 162 updates 163 Wireless Assistant 23 speakers, identifying 11 storing battery 83 System Configuration ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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...passwords ...122 Setting passwords in Windows 122 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 122 BIOS administrator password 123 Managing a BIOS administrator password 124 Entering a BIOS administrator password 126 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 126 Setting a DriveLock password 127 ...135 Installing critical security updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software Updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...140 Determining the BIOS version 140 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...
...passwords ...122 Setting passwords in Windows 122 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 122 BIOS administrator password 123 Managing a BIOS administrator password 124 Entering a BIOS administrator password 126 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 126 Setting a DriveLock password 127 ...135 Installing critical security updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software Updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...140 Determining the BIOS version 140 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...
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... either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used even when the ... Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to navigate and make selections in select regions.
... either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used even when the ... Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to navigate and make selections in select regions.
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... of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click the option for updates from HP. Updating software 139 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding...
... of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click the option for updates from HP. Updating software 139 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding...
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...To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - Press esc to return to enter... BIOS setup. 3. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer ...
...To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - Press esc to return to enter... BIOS setup. 3. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer ...
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... the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. Identify the BIOS update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your...
... the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. Identify the BIOS update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your...
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...the product box, and then press enter. - or - When prompted, select a storage location on -screen instructions. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When the.... Click Run to step 6. 3. Click your computer after the installation is complete. 142 Chapter 11 Software Updates Click Download. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to do so, restart ...
...the product box, and then press enter. - or - When prompted, select a storage location on -screen instructions. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When the.... Click Run to step 6. 3. Click your computer after the installation is complete. 142 Chapter 11 Software Updates Click Download. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to do so, restart ...
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... diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer...
... diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer...
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...power 75 battery release latch 16, 76 battery temperature 82 bays battery 20 hard drive 16 BD copying 61 playing 59 removing 62 BIOS administrator password 148 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 141 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 ... Bluetooth device radio 151 fingerprint reader 151 internal speakers 151 LAN/WLAN switching 151 microphone 151 modem 151 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 151 Notebook Upgrade Bay 151 Power Monitor Circuit 151 Wake on LAN 151 wireless button 151 WLAN device radio 151 built-in device options 151 business ...
...power 75 battery release latch 16, 76 battery temperature 82 bays battery 20 hard drive 16 BD copying 61 playing 59 removing 62 BIOS administrator password 148 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 141 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 ... Bluetooth device radio 151 fingerprint reader 151 internal speakers 151 LAN/WLAN switching 151 microphone 151 modem 151 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 151 Notebook Upgrade Bay 151 Power Monitor Circuit 151 Wake on LAN 151 wireless button 151 WLAN device radio 151 built-in device options 151 business ...
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...149 Automatic DriveLock 149 change password 149 Disk Sanitizer 149 DriveLock 149 fingerprint reader reset 149 HP Sparekey 149 HP Sparekey enrollment 149 password policy 149 set up BIOS administrator password 148 System IDs 149 security, protecting the computer 121 security, wireless 24 serial... 111 smart card reader, identifying 14 SoftPaqs, downloading 142 software BIOS update 141 business card reader 68 deployment 159 Disk Cleanup 87 Disk Defragmenter 87 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 159 updates 160 updating programs and drivers 142 Wireless Assistant 23 speakers, identifying 11 Standby...
...149 Automatic DriveLock 149 change password 149 Disk Sanitizer 149 DriveLock 149 fingerprint reader reset 149 HP Sparekey 149 HP Sparekey enrollment 149 password policy 149 set up BIOS administrator password 148 System IDs 149 security, protecting the computer 121 security, wireless 24 serial... 111 smart card reader, identifying 14 SoftPaqs, downloading 142 software BIOS update 141 business card reader 68 deployment 159 Disk Cleanup 87 Disk Defragmenter 87 HP Connection Manager 23 recovery 159 updates 160 updating programs and drivers 142 Wireless Assistant 23 speakers, identifying 11 Standby...