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...herein. No part of this document may be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change... without the prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Getting Started HP Business PCs Second Edition (December 2010) Document Part Number: 625148-002 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional...
...herein. No part of this document may be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change... without the prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Getting Started HP Business PCs Second Edition (December 2010) Document Part Number: 625148-002 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional...
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... number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii About This Book WARNING! Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu...
... number at: http://www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool HP Care Pack Services registration can be checked at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool/ ENWW iii About This Book WARNING! Accessing User Guides (Linux systems) Locate the desktop icon labeled HP User Manuals and double-click. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu...
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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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...required airflow. Carefully read and follow the instructions on which operating system is installed automatically. Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions...Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded, you turn on the screen. 2. You will be prompted to 60 minutes. CAUTION: ...If your computer was not shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Select the All Programs menu.
...required airflow. Carefully read and follow the instructions on which operating system is installed automatically. Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions...Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista or Windows 7 loaded, you turn on the screen. 2. You will be prompted to 60 minutes. CAUTION: ...If your computer was not shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Select the All Programs menu.
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... create an installation CD. Each .iso file can select or change display settings. Be sure to locate the i386 folder. Launching Windows XP from Windows 7 Windows XP Mode for each of the critical updates and service packs. 5. These CD image files are selected. It is complete, you.... Click on the Microsoft Web site to reboot the machine. In Windows XP, you will prompt you install all critical updates are located in Windows XP to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support. 4. Obtain the latest support software, including support software ...
... create an installation CD. Each .iso file can select or change display settings. Be sure to locate the i386 folder. Launching Windows XP from Windows 7 Windows XP Mode for each of the critical updates and service packs. 5. These CD image files are selected. It is complete, you.... Click on the Microsoft Web site to reboot the machine. In Windows XP, you will prompt you install all critical updates are located in Windows XP to install and launch Windows XP applications from http://www.hp.com/support. 4. Obtain the latest support software, including support software ...
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...effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. Other tabs provide additional information, including diagnostic test options and test results. Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) To access Vision Diagnostics, you can order a recovery disk set from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all the ...properly. The Survey tab is access to the Customer Support Center. The information in order to get the most from http://www.hp.com and burned to determine if all system software, applications, and related files stored on the subsystems of the computer and ...
...effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. Other tabs provide additional information, including diagnostic test options and test results. Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) To access Vision Diagnostics, you can order a recovery disk set from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all the ...properly. The Survey tab is access to the Customer Support Center. The information in order to get the most from http://www.hp.com and burned to determine if all system software, applications, and related files stored on the subsystems of the computer and ...
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...test memory only. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the computer. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down . In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the computer. 3. If you may need to a CD, then begin the following procedure at step 2. ...At the boot menu, select either the Vision Diagnostics utility to test the various hardware components in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to http://www.hp.com. 2. In Windows 7 and Windows XP Professional, click Start > Shut Down. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the ...
...test memory only. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the computer. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down . In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the computer. 3. If you may need to a CD, then begin the following procedure at step 2. ...At the boot menu, select either the Vision Diagnostics utility to test the various hardware components in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to http://www.hp.com. 2. In Windows 7 and Windows XP Professional, click Start > Shut Down. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the ...
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... this series of the publications listed are available on the computer hard drive. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. This allows you can reconfigure the power button to isolate the exact problem before touching. later, you to restart the operating... as well as instructions for more information. Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button may cause the computer to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on page 3 for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running ...
... this series of the publications listed are available on the computer hard drive. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. This allows you can reconfigure the power button to isolate the exact problem before touching. later, you to restart the operating... as well as instructions for more information. Depending on the operating system, pressing the power button may cause the computer to Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on page 3 for more information. ● Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in On/Off mode by running ...
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...9679; Refer to the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for more detailed information. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your local authorized service provider or dealer. 6 Getting Started ENWW There may be prepared to do the following to ensure...beeps are working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into the network connection. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if...
...9679; Refer to the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for more detailed information. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your local authorized service provider or dealer. 6 Getting Started ENWW There may be prepared to do the following to ensure...beeps are working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into the network connection. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if...
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..., and drivers. You can also set restore points manually. 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 was installed on your computer, use the System Recovery program.... the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you see flashing LEDs on the front of Microsoft Windows. Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running...
..., and drivers. You can also set restore points manually. 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 was installed on your computer, use the System Recovery program.... the Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) for which you see flashing LEDs on the front of Microsoft Windows. Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running...
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... System Recovery. 1. Run the System Recovery from files stored on page 8. 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 ...Options You should attempt a System Recovery in the following methods to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. ENWW Restore and Recovery 9 To create recovery media, see System Recovery from a recovery image stored on page 11...
... System Recovery. 1. Run the System Recovery from files stored on page 8. 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 ...Options You should attempt a System Recovery in the following methods to a removable disc or USB flash drive. Through recovery discs purchased from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. ENWW Restore and Recovery 9 To create recovery media, see System Recovery from a recovery image stored on page 11...
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If you are prompted to back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working , create a backup DVD or backup USB flash drive containing all the data files you see the ... need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is Loading Files... If necessary, press and hold the Power button until the Windows is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8. Press the Power button to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer. 2. message appears...
If you are prompted to back up your files first (recommended), and then click Next. If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working , create a backup DVD or backup USB flash drive containing all the data files you see the ... need help immediately, click System Recovery. 6. System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is Loading Files... If necessary, press and hold the Power button until the Windows is complete, click Finish to restart the computer. 8. Press the Power button to save, and then remove the backup media from the computer. 2. message appears...
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... hold the Power button for discs to be available on your hard disk drive. If you want to try again. ● The number of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of discs in a safe place. If you must have not done so, select Back up your computer. Store the recovery...
... hold the Power button for discs to be available on your hard disk drive. If you want to try again. ● The number of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, select Recover without a version of discs in a safe place. If you must have not done so, select Back up your computer. Store the recovery...
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... then click Recovery Media Creation. 4. Label each disc as you may not be grayed out on the computer. 3. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to boot up from the list of creating recovery discs, or a recovery USB drive, takes some time to create ... ● 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 Insert the USB flash drive into a ...
... then click Recovery Media Creation. 4. Label each disc as you may not be grayed out on the computer. 3. Click Create recovery media with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to boot up from the list of creating recovery discs, or a recovery USB drive, takes some time to create ... ● 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 Insert the USB flash drive into a ...
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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 To access the centralized PC management location, click Start > Devices and Printers then doubleclick on the picture of your PC.
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..., and factories. The following specified periods 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... marked with an external monitor that protects human health and the environment. HP computers marked with your responsibility to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through the Microsoft Windows Power Management feature. The EPA ENERGY STAR logo does not imply endorsement ...
..., and factories. The following specified periods 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... marked with an external monitor that protects human health and the environment. HP computers marked with your responsibility to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through the Microsoft Windows Power Management feature. The EPA ENERGY STAR logo does not imply endorsement ...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... additional warranty. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains proprietary information that is subject... to another language without notice. The information contained herein is protected by copyright. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. © Copyright 2009, 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P....
... additional warranty. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains proprietary information that is subject... to another language without notice. The information contained herein is protected by copyright. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. © Copyright 2009, 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P....
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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... ● Allows initial security setup and configures options or requirements for all users HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for more information. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. Function Features HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to access ● Access to modules to be preinstalled...
... ● Allows initial security setup and configures options or requirements for all users HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for more information. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. Function Features HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to access ● Access to modules to be preinstalled...
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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 ...