Software Update - Windows Vista
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... computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site is stored on -screen instructions. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on the system ROM. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online...
... computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site is stored on -screen instructions. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on the system ROM. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online...
Software Update - Windows Vista
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... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your computer to download. Using the hard drive path you connect your selection to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need...
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on the screen. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your computer to download. Using the hard drive path you connect your selection to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... model, product category, and series or family. Most software on the HP Web site. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. The computer includes a utility...
... model, product category, and series or family. Most software on the HP Web site. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. The computer includes a utility...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. b. Make...
... a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. b. Make...
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility - Windows Vista
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... wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are installed and updated. If the light is off, press the wireless button to the device manufacturer's Web site. ■ Be sure that the device is turned on the device manufacturer's Web site. For more information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support...
... wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are installed and updated. If the light is off, press the wireless button to the device manufacturer's Web site. ■ Be sure that the device is turned on the device manufacturer's Web site. For more information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support...
Computer Setup - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... needed for starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the computer to an optional docking device (select models only). ● Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), standard, bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port). ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. 6 Chapter 3 Computer Setup menus ENWW When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ● Use of a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub in Computer Setup even when a Windows operating...
... needed for starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the computer to an optional docking device (select models only). ● Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), standard, bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port). ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. 6 Chapter 3 Computer Setup menus ENWW When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ● Use of a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub in Computer Setup even when a Windows operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...3 Using Disk Cleanup ...3 4 HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard status ...5 HP 3D DriveGuard software ...6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...12 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 13 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 14 7 Using external drives Optional external devices ...16 Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 17 Index ...18 ...
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...3 Using Disk Cleanup ...3 4 HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard status ...5 HP 3D DriveGuard software ...6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...12 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 13 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 14 7 Using external drives Optional external devices ...16 Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 17 Index ...18 ...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager (installed on a client computer) is used with System Software Manager or HP Client Manager, administrators can be used in conjunction with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP...
... BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager (installed on a client computer) is used with System Software Manager or HP Client Manager, administrators can be used in conjunction with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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.... Enter PID and PPS. Assign a Provisioning server address. Change Intel ME Password Select Change ME Password To do this Disable/enable the management engine. NOTE: The default password is admin. 8 Chapter 2 Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only) Assign Enterprise or Small Business Intel AMT model. Set the real-time clock. Intel ME Configuration Select Intel ME State Control Intel ME Firmware Local Update LAN Controller Intel ME Features Control Intel ME Power Control...
.... Enter PID and PPS. Assign a Provisioning server address. Change Intel ME Password Select Change ME Password To do this Disable/enable the management engine. NOTE: The default password is admin. 8 Chapter 2 Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only) Assign Enterprise or Small Business Intel AMT model. Set the real-time clock. Intel ME Configuration Select Intel ME State Control Intel ME Firmware Local Update LAN Controller Intel ME Features Control Intel ME Power Control...
MultiBoot - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... type of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the new boot order. ● If there is associated with a disc formatted as a USB hard drive. Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations because no drive letter is more than one type of device in the boot order. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive...
... type of boot device, the computer attempts to boot using the new boot order. ● If there is associated with a disc formatted as a USB hard drive. Booting from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations because no drive letter is more than one type of device in the boot order. Instead, it does not contain media or the media is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... use the card for authentication. Can also enable and disable some features. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of administrators and users. All other passwords may all be used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the security officer. The following roles: ● Security officer-Defines the security level for the company or network and determines the security features to the Credential Manager recovery file. Basic User Key password...
... use the card for authentication. Can also enable and disable some features. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of administrators and users. All other passwords may all be used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the security officer. The following roles: ● Security officer-Defines the security level for the company or network and determines the security features to the Credential Manager recovery file. Basic User Key password...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... what password you have set a setup password, you can set Automatic DriveLock protection. After this option is enabled, the DriveLock passwords will be automatically generated and set in the HP ProtectTools window. NOTE: If you set through the "Passwords" page in BIOS Configuration are enabled. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. CAUTION: The passwords you have set a power-on password, the Set button on password can use . Enabling and disabling Automatic DriveLock hard drive protection When this password is set, it...
... what password you have set a setup password, you can set Automatic DriveLock protection. After this option is enabled, the DriveLock passwords will be automatically generated and set in the HP ProtectTools window. NOTE: If you set through the "Passwords" page in BIOS Configuration are enabled. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. CAUTION: The passwords you have set a power-on password, the Set button on password can use . Enabling and disabling Automatic DriveLock hard drive protection When this password is set, it...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... Embedded Security from the tree menu. Click Start. TPM Firmware Update Utility for the new firmware to upgrade the firmware, with or without an endorsement key (EK). Click All Programs. c. NOTE: A reboot is prevented until after performing a firmware update. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update capability is always recommended after the reboot. b. Short description Details Solution Security Manager- The Security Manager software must be loaded. Warning...
... Embedded Security from the tree menu. Click Start. TPM Firmware Update Utility for the new firmware to upgrade the firmware, with or without an endorsement key (EK). Click All Programs. c. NOTE: A reboot is prevented until after performing a firmware update. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update capability is always recommended after the reboot. b. Short description Details Solution Security Manager- The Security Manager software must be loaded. Warning...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... log on authentication support). Only one user can be granted administrative privileges. By default, Power-on the ability of Security Manager window) and all plug-in future Web-based ROM SoftPaq offerings. 74 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW The first user will be provided in Manager interface. There is set to default using Embedded Security Reset to Factory Settings In Computer Setup, the Power-on authentication support option is working on a resolution, which...
... log on authentication support). Only one user can be granted administrative privileges. By default, Power-on the ability of Security Manager window) and all plug-in future Web-based ROM SoftPaq offerings. 74 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW The first user will be provided in Manager interface. There is set to default using Embedded Security Reset to Factory Settings In Computer Setup, the Power-on authentication support option is working on a resolution, which...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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..., Device Access Manager 54 backing up and restoring certification information 33 Embedded Security 33 HP ProtectTools modules 8 Single Sign On data 20 basic user account 30 Basic User Key password changing 32 setting 30 biometric readers 14 BIOS administrator password 7 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools add-on module settings, managing 47 Automatic DriveLock 49 boot options 44 C Computer Setup administrator password 7 password, changing 51 password, setting 50 passwords, managing 49 controlling device access 53 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools account, adding 18 account, removing...
..., Device Access Manager 54 backing up and restoring certification information 33 Embedded Security 33 HP ProtectTools modules 8 Single Sign On data 20 basic user account 30 Basic User Key password changing 32 setting 30 biometric readers 14 BIOS administrator password 7 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools add-on module settings, managing 47 Automatic DriveLock 49 boot options 44 C Computer Setup administrator password 7 password, changing 51 password, setting 50 passwords, managing 49 controlling device access 53 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools account, adding 18 account, removing...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... device options 45 disabling Automatic DriveLock 49 device options 45 Embedded Security 34 Embedded Security, permanently 34 Java Card power-on authentication 42 power-on authentication 47 smart card authentication 47 stringent security 51 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools adding a user 61 changing a token 61 changing authentication 61 changing encryption 60 decrypting a drive 60 Drive Encryption keys 62 Drive Encryption recovery service 62 encrypting a drive 60 removing a user 61 setting a password 61 E Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools backup...
... device options 45 disabling Automatic DriveLock 49 device options 45 Embedded Security 34 Embedded Security, permanently 34 Java Card power-on authentication 42 power-on authentication 47 smart card authentication 47 stringent security 51 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools adding a user 61 changing a token 61 changing authentication 61 changing encryption 60 decrypting a drive 60 Drive Encryption keys 62 Drive Encryption recovery service 62 encrypting a drive 60 removing a user 61 setting a password 61 E Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools backup...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... Setup, managing 49 emergency recovery token 29 guidelines 8 HP ProtectTools 6 managing 6 owner 29 policies, creating 5 resetting user 34 secure, creating 8 setting options 51 setting power-on 50 setting setup 50 Windows logon 15 personal secure drive (PSD) 31 power-on authentication enabling and disabling 47 on Windows restart 51 power-on password definition 7 setting and changing 50 properties application 19 authentication 23 credential 24 R recovering encrypted data 62 registering application 18 credentials 13 restricting access to sensitive data 4 device access...
... Setup, managing 49 emergency recovery token 29 guidelines 8 HP ProtectTools 6 managing 6 owner 29 policies, creating 5 resetting user 34 secure, creating 8 setting options 51 setting power-on 50 setting setup 50 Windows logon 15 personal secure drive (PSD) 31 power-on authentication enabling and disabling 47 on Windows restart 51 power-on password definition 7 setting and changing 50 properties application 19 authentication 23 credential 24 R recovering encrypted data 62 registering application 18 credentials 13 restricting access to sensitive data 4 device access...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... the user password and the master DriveLock password set in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Windows passwords are HP ProtectTools Security Manager passwords, can no longer be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to access the utility. ● If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you forget both the power-on password and the setup password set...
... the user password and the master DriveLock password set in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Windows passwords are HP ProtectTools Security Manager passwords, can no longer be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to access the utility. ● If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you forget both the power-on password and the setup password set...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... keypad key. ● To use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on . Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be turned on the computer. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers...
... keypad key. ● To use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on . Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be turned on the computer. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows XP
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... external device that allows you to open frequently used programs. The HP Quick Launch buttons include the info button (1) and the presentation button (2). Component (1) Info button (2) Presentation button Description Launches Info Center, which enables you to open preset software programs. You can set this button to perform one of the following actions: ● Open the Q Menu or presentation feature ● Open an e-mail editor ● Open a search box that is connected...
... external device that allows you to open frequently used programs. The HP Quick Launch buttons include the info button (1) and the presentation button (2). Component (1) Info button (2) Presentation button Description Launches Info Center, which enables you to open preset software programs. You can set this button to perform one of the following actions: ● Open the Q Menu or presentation feature ● Open an e-mail editor ● Open a search box that is connected...
