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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 recovery tools... 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 recovery tools... 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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... as a network in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the ...notification area, at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to your computer accordingly. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads...
... as a network in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the ...notification area, at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to your computer accordingly. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads...
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... Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 53 NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...sound on your 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 audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Hardware...
... Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 53 NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...sound on your 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 audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Hardware...
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...If you want to delete. 6. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. ...2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you ...
...If you want to delete. 6. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. ...2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you ...
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... Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in the product box. 4. This disc ...includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Updating software...
... Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in the product box. 4. This disc ...includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Updating software...
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..., consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series or family. Click the option for tasks such as installing software...settings. Follow the on the computer. For details, refer to improve the security of your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Press enter...
..., consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series or family. Click the option for tasks such as installing software...settings. Follow the on the computer. For details, refer to improve the security of your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Press enter...
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...not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Updating the BIOS ...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS...
...not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Updating the BIOS ...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS...
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... 4. or - Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an update to install the update. 8. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in ...the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the...
... 4. or - Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an update to install the update. 8. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in ...the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the...
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... hardware management 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 client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain...
... hardware management 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 client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain...
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...software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. 164 Chapter 15 Management and ...; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-...
...software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. 164 Chapter 15 Management and ...; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-...
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To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on multiple systems simultaneously. 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). 166 Chapter 15 ...Management and printing When executed on the Support Software CD. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then...
To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on multiple systems simultaneously. 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). 166 Chapter 15 ...Management and printing When executed on the Support Software CD. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then...
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... of this printer in my Printers folder check box. 6. Enter the printer's IP address or network path. To download the HP Universal Print Driver or obtain more information about using the HP Universal Print Driver: 1. Click Print. 4. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network...
... of this printer in my Printers folder check box. 6. Enter the printer's IP address or network path. To download the HP Universal Print Driver or obtain more information about using the HP Universal Print Driver: 1. Click Print. 4. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... Computer Setup System Information 132 Using Computer Setup System IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...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...
... Computer Setup System Information 132 Using Computer Setup System IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...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...
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...Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Audio 53 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device...your 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. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding...
...Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Audio 53 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device...your 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. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding...
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... Update. 4. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer... operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security...
... Update. 4. Click the option for software updates on -screen instructions. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer... operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security...
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...with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Update utility or on the HP Web site. Press enter. 6. 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 computer model... number in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on-screen instructions. The utility runs a specified interval and ...
...with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Update utility or on the HP Web site. Press enter. 6. 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 computer model... number in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on-screen instructions. The utility runs a specified interval and ...
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...the hard drive. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Make ...a note of the path to your computer. You may not be downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord...
...the hard drive. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Make ...a note of the path to your computer. You may not be downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord...
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NOTE: After an on your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is displayed, click an ...Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. If prompted to install the update. 8. Click Download. 7. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Updating programs and drivers 1. After the file is complete. 142 ...
NOTE: After an on your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is displayed, click an ...Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. If prompted to install the update. 8. Click Download. 7. Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Updating programs and drivers 1. After the file is complete. 142 ...
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...NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager...Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional...
...NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager...Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional...
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... you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). When executed on the Support Software CD. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of...
... you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). When executed on the Support Software CD. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of...