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... Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information...
... Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information...
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...the left panel. If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Open your computer, follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are active, several will... access point is displayed. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for a network, and if you have the current codes to your computer ...
...the left panel. If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Open your computer, follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are active, several will... access point is displayed. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for a network, and if you have the current codes to your computer ...
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...computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak ... these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep...
...computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak ... these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep...
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... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following section. Remove any ...
... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. A device driver must be set to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following section. Remove any ...
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...BIOS version currently installed on the computer. HP Assistant automatically checks for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. ...to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then...
...BIOS version currently installed on the computer. HP Assistant automatically checks for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. ...to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then...
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...update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (...your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the AC outlet. Click...
...update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (...your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the AC outlet. Click...
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... file to install the update. 8. After the file is complete. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your ... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go...
... file to install the update. 8. After the file is complete. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your ... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go...
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... by SSM are denoted with a special icon on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on the HP driver download Web site. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on...
... by SSM are denoted with a special icon on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on the HP driver download Web site. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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...type network and sharing in an office or at the far right of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. A Windows ".... 2. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of search results, click Network and Sharing...to your country or region. 3. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...type network and sharing in an office or at the far right of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. A Windows ".... 2. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of search results, click Network and Sharing...to your country or region. 3. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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.... 2. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default...
.... 2. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default...
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... > Software Updates and following the on -screen instructions. Select your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site. The Software Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device...
... > Software Updates and following the on -screen instructions. Select your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site. The Software Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device...
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The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. Identify your permission or password for your computer model, product category, and ...and go to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. For details, refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Click the option for data transfer ...
The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. Identify your permission or password for your computer model, product category, and ...and go to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. For details, refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Click the option for data transfer ...
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... in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Press esc to return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected... and follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Determining the...
... in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Press esc to return to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected... and follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Determining the...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When the list of updates is complete. 134 Chapter 11 Software updates or - Open your Web browser, go to open a window ... your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. When the list of updates is complete. 134 Chapter 11 Software updates or - Open your Web browser, go to open a window ... your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click...
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... with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on the Support Software CD. Using Client Management Solutions 157 HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets...
... with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on the Support Software CD. Using Client Management Solutions 157 HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... site: 1. Optical drive (select models only) 59 Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Click Microsoft Update to automatically... and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the option for updates to check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer.
... site: 1. Optical drive (select models only) 59 Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Click Microsoft Update to automatically... and select a time for Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the option for updates to check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer.
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...computer are provided in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on the system ROM. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. You can manually check... for a system BIOS update by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and follow these steps: 1. Identify your Web browser, and go ...
...computer are provided in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on the system ROM. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. You can manually check... for a system BIOS update by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and follow these steps: 1. Identify your Web browser, and go ...
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...click your operating system. 5. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to http... AC outlet. Click your Web browser, go to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will be available for software and driver downloads, type your selection to the location on -screen instructions that is recommended that has an .exe extension (for BIOS updates. 1....
...click your operating system. 5. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to http... AC outlet. Click your Web browser, go to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will be available for software and driver downloads, type your selection to the location on -screen instructions that is recommended that has an .exe extension (for BIOS updates. 1....
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...installation is complete. Click Save to save the file to install the updated software without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box, and ...location on -screen message reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from the models listed. 4. NOTE: After an on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Updating software 135 When the list ...
...installation is complete. Click Save to save the file to install the updated software without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box, and ...location on -screen message reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from the models listed. 4. NOTE: After an on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Updating software 135 When the list ...
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...special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. When executed on the Support Software CD. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software ...Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). 156 Chapter 15 Management and printing To download the SSM utility or...
...special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. When executed on the Support Software CD. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software ...Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). 156 Chapter 15 Management and printing To download the SSM utility or...