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...Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS administrator password 102 Entering a BIOS administrator password 103 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 103 Setting a DriveLock password 104 Entering...Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and ...
...Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS administrator password 102 Entering a BIOS administrator password 103 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 103 Setting a DriveLock password 104 Entering...Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and ...
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...used with a password, smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being mishandled... 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 use your computer can use CompuTrace.
...used with a password, smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being mishandled... 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 use your computer can use CompuTrace.
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...utility runs at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version ...called SoftPaqs. Most software on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in the product box. 4. Press enter. 5. Follow the...
...utility runs at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version ...called SoftPaqs. Most software on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in the product box. 4. Press enter. 5. Follow the...
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...changing Windows settings. Follow the on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer is stored on the system... ROM. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Prepare for your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:...
...changing Windows settings. Follow the on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer is stored on the system... ROM. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Prepare for your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:...
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.... 3. or - To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
.... 3. or - To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
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... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to download. Updating the BIOS 115 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to locate the update later, after the download is running on your computer...
... computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to download. Updating the BIOS 115 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to locate the update later, after the download is running on your computer...
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...monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of client devices for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for ...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 device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be...
...monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of client devices for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for ...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 device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be...
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...Manager for Altiris is maintained in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for Altiris, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from any location ● Integrate CCM with help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote... detects versions of the computer. HP Client Manager for download from a central repository, known as operating systems, programs, software updates, and content and configuration settings to ensure that are supported by SSM are denoted with the Altiris Solutions software, which can manage...
...Manager for Altiris is maintained in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for Altiris, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from any location ● Integrate CCM with help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote... detects versions of the computer. HP Client Manager for download from a central repository, known as operating systems, programs, software updates, and content and configuration settings to ensure that are supported by SSM are denoted with the Altiris Solutions software, which can manage...
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... latches, identifying 10, 66 battery temperature 72 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 50, 55 removing 53 BIOS administrator password 127 BIOS update downloading 115 installing 115 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 134 boot options 128 boot order 128 bottom door...
... latches, identifying 10, 66 battery temperature 72 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 50, 55 removing 53 BIOS administrator password 127 BIOS update downloading 115 installing 115 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 134 boot options 128 boot order 128 bottom door...
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... drive playing 55 protecting 42 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 128 passwords administrator 101 BIOS administrator 102 DriveLock 103 user 101 pointing devices setting preferences 31 port options 1394 port 131 eSATA port... 127 fingerprint reader reset 127 HP Sparekey 127 HP Sparekey enrollment 127 password policy 127 set up BIOS administrator password 127 System IDs 127 security, wireless 18 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13...11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 115 deployment 138 Disk Cleanup 77 Disk Defragmenter 77 Index 147
... drive playing 55 protecting 42 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 128 passwords administrator 101 BIOS administrator 102 DriveLock 103 user 101 pointing devices setting preferences 31 port options 1394 port 131 eSATA port... 127 fingerprint reader reset 127 HP Sparekey 127 HP Sparekey enrollment 127 password policy 127 set up BIOS administrator password 127 System IDs 127 security, wireless 18 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13...11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 116, 117 software BIOS update 115 deployment 138 Disk Cleanup 77 Disk Defragmenter 77 Index 147
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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Setting passwords in Computer Setup 99 BIOS administrator password 100 Managing a BIOS administrator password 100 Entering a BIOS administrator password 101 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 101 Setting a DriveLock password 102 Entering a DriveLock ... HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing ...
Setting passwords in Computer Setup 99 BIOS administrator password 100 Managing a BIOS administrator password 100 Entering a BIOS administrator password 101 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 101 Setting a DriveLock password 102 Entering a DriveLock ... HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing ...
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..., smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup... 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 Unauthorized removal of risks. ...
..., smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup... 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 Unauthorized removal of risks. ...
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... product box. 4. Press enter. 5. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Follow...the on -screen instructions. 110 Chapter 11 Software updates Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available...
... product box. 4. Press enter. 5. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Follow...the on -screen instructions. 110 Chapter 11 Software updates Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available...
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...For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your country or region....
...For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your country or region....
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... to return to select File > System Information. 4. Click the Exit icon in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. or - Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit..., and then press enter. 112 Chapter 11 Software updates Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the...
... to return to select File > System Information. 4. Click the Exit icon in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. or - Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit..., and then press enter. 112 Chapter 11 Software updates Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the...
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..., or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the location on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. ...3. b. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to access...
..., or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the location on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. ...3. b. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to access...
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... drive. When prompted, select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click your computer after the installation is complete. 114 Chapter 11 Software updates or - The BIOS installation begins. 5. When the list of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to do so, restart your...
... drive. When prompted, select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click your computer after the installation is complete. 114 Chapter 11 Software updates or - The BIOS installation begins. 5. When the list of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to do so, restart your...
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...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 device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be... monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of client devices for the following IT life-cycle areas: ● Inventory and asset management ◦ Software license compliance ◦...
...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 device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be... monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of client devices for the following IT life-cycle areas: ● Inventory and asset management ◦ Software license compliance ◦...
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... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 47, 52 removing 49, 50 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 113 installing 113 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 130 boot options 124 boot order 124 140 Index...
... latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 47, 52 removing 49, 50 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 113 installing 113 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 21 boot devices, enabling 130 boot options 124 boot order 124 140 Index...
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...optical disc removing 49 using 45 optical drive playing 52 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 124 passwords administrator 99 BIOS administrator 100 DriveLock 101 user 99 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 127 eSATA port 127 ExpressCard slot 127...slots ExpressCard 9 memory 89 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 114 software BIOS update 113 deployment 134 Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 recovery 134 updates 135 updating programs and drivers 114 Wireless Assistant 16 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 storing battery 69 system ...
...optical disc removing 49 using 45 optical drive playing 52 optical drive, identifying 8 P parallel port mode 124 passwords administrator 99 BIOS administrator 100 DriveLock 101 user 99 pointing devices setting preferences 30 port options 1394 port 127 eSATA port 127 ExpressCard slot 127...slots ExpressCard 9 memory 89 memory module 11 security cable 9 WLAN 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 114 software BIOS update 113 deployment 134 Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 recovery 134 updates 135 updating programs and drivers 114 Wireless Assistant 16 speaker, identifying 4, 12, 39 storing battery 69 system ...