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...could result in bodily harm or loss of information. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in this manner indicates that failure to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty is available on the hard drive (some models). To ... to access. Select the folder for your product model number and serial 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 Select the guide you wish to Accessing Vision Diagnostics in English. Text...
...could result in bodily harm or loss of information. Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics (Windows systems) The menu and books are displayed in this manner indicates that failure to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Your warranty is available on the hard drive (some models). To ... to access. Select the folder for your product model number and serial 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 Select the guide you wish to Accessing Vision Diagnostics in English. Text...
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... Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 3 Downloading the Latest Version of Vision Diagnostics 4 Turning Off the Computer ...4 Finding 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...
... Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 3 Downloading the Latest Version of Vision Diagnostics 4 Turning Off the Computer ...4 Finding 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...
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... Yes to create an installation CD. This feature is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen. It is recommended that you see one or more information, refer to...the online documentation provided with C:\i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to scan for additional software. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for each of the computer, and press Enter. To do so, right-click on the screen. To set up windows that...
... Yes to create an installation CD. This feature is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen. It is recommended that you see one or more information, refer to...the online documentation provided with C:\i386, or use the Browse button in the dialog box to scan for additional software. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for each of the computer, and press Enter. To do so, right-click on the screen. To set up windows that...
Getting Started Guide
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...order a recovery disk set from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of your PC Protecting the Software To protect the software from the HP support center. The Survey tab is included on the computer are : ● Corel WinDVD SD and BD - installation software for your PC. ...software, applications, and related files stored on the subsystems of the computer. To obtain the support center telephone number for WinDVD - The information in order to play DVD movies ● HP Insight Diagnostics OR Vision Diagnostics - The software and image file names are recognized by Vision ...
...order a recovery disk set from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of your PC Protecting the Software To protect the software from the HP support center. The Survey tab is included on the computer are : ● Corel WinDVD SD and BD - installation software for your PC. ...software, applications, and related files stored on the subsystems of the computer. To obtain the support center telephone number for WinDVD - The information in order to play DVD movies ● HP Insight Diagnostics OR Vision Diagnostics - The software and image file names are recognized by Vision ...
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...the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down. The system will boot into an optical drive on the computer. 3. Click the Support & Drivers link. 3. Click the Download button. NOTE: The download includes instructions on , insert the CD into Vision Diagnostics. In Linux systems, ... click Continue. 7. In the End User License Agreement page, select Agree if you may need to change the boot order in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to a CD. 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Click the Diagnostic link. 8. Click the Vision Diagnostics link....
...the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down. The system will boot into an optical drive on the computer. 3. Click the Support & Drivers link. 3. Click the Download button. NOTE: The download includes instructions on , insert the CD into Vision Diagnostics. In Linux systems, ... click Continue. 7. In the End User License Agreement page, select Agree if you may need to change the boot order in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to a CD. 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Click the Diagnostic link. 8. Click the Vision Diagnostics link....
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...problems during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of the product hardware, as well as instructions for Technical Support WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is available on all models. ● Getting Started-.... ENWW Finding More Information 5 CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off . To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Depending on the computer hard drive. This allows you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factoryprovided software; ...
...problems during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of the product hardware, as well as instructions for Technical Support WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is available on all models. ● Getting Started-.... ENWW Finding More Information 5 CAUTION: Manually forcing the computer off . To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. Depending on the computer hard drive. This allows you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set up factoryprovided software; ...
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...that you are working on the computer if one is handled properly: ● Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you call your system. ● Remove any software that was recently installed. When booting the operating system, ...use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for more detailed information. If it is functioning properly. ● If...
...that you are working on the computer if one is handled properly: ● Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you call your system. ● Remove any software that was recently installed. When booting the operating system, ...use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for more detailed information. If it is functioning properly. ● If...
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...be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other monitor connectors are disabled and if the monitor is... loss is on . ● If you need a driver for your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the monitor if the monitor is set in Computer Setup.... the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it on . ● Check to see that it is supported on the system. ● If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed...
...be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other monitor connectors are disabled and if the monitor is... loss is on . ● If you need a driver for your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the monitor if the monitor is set in Computer Setup.... the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it on . ● Check to see that it is supported on the system. ● If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed...
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..., and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To access HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on systems that came on the front of Microsoft Windows. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on all open programs. 2. Restore and Recovery Microsoft... which you use System Restore to return the computer to software that might not be due to a previous restore point. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. You can also set restore points manually. Click Create, and then ...
..., and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. To access HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on systems that came on the front of Microsoft Windows. NOTE: HP Support Assistant is pre-installed on all open programs. 2. Restore and Recovery Microsoft... which you use System Restore to return the computer to software that might not be due to a previous restore point. HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant is not available on computers running Windows XP. You can also set restore points manually. Click Create, and then ...
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...your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you created or installed. Turn off the computer. 2. Run the System Recovery from HP Support. Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the Windows 7 Start ...or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to perform a System Recovery. 1. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the original factory-shipped software. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that you use...
...your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you created or installed. Turn off the computer. 2. Run the System Recovery from HP Support. Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all peripheral devices from the Windows 7 Start ...or USB flash drive, select Yes, and then click Next to perform a System Recovery. 1. To purchase recovery discs, visit http://www.hp.com/support. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the original factory-shipped software. Run the System Recovery from recovery media that you use...
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... change your computer name and other system settings ● 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 creating recovery media. The system may not be able to verify that...
... change your computer name and other system settings ● 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 creating recovery media. The system may not be able to verify that...
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... versions that can be preinstalled, preloaded, or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. HP Professional Desktop systems do not currently support fingerprint devices. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. Both Administrator and user versions are available in this guide are configured using the Security Manager...
... versions that can be preinstalled, preloaded, or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. HP Professional Desktop systems do not currently support fingerprint devices. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. Both Administrator and user versions are available in this guide are configured using the Security Manager...
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... software changes. ● Remains active even if the hard drive is reformatted or replaced. ● Requires separate purchase of the HP ProtectTools security products have it is so important that protects authentication data requiring both a user authentication (usually a password) and an ... login names and passwords for Internet access or web mail. HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples 3 Data should be backed up in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer)...
... software changes. ● Remains active even if the hard drive is reformatted or replaced. ● Requires separate purchase of the HP ProtectTools security products have it is so important that protects authentication data requiring both a user authentication (usually a password) and an ... login names and passwords for Internet access or web mail. HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples 3 Data should be backed up in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer)...
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...more information on managing passwords, refer to access Password Manager, Drive Encryption PreBoot, or future third party access points. Each supported credential will have an entry in the left pane. 2. To change your Windows password simpler or quicker than doing it ...a PIN number to websites and programs by other authentication methods ● Administrative Console can initialize the PIN ENWW Managing passwords 19 In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, click Credentials in the Credentials group. Type your current password in the New Windows password and Confirm new password boxes...
...more information on managing passwords, refer to access Password Manager, Drive Encryption PreBoot, or future third party access points. Each supported credential will have an entry in the left pane. 2. To change your Windows password simpler or quicker than doing it ...a PIN number to websites and programs by other authentication methods ● Administrative Console can initialize the PIN ENWW Managing passwords 19 In HP ProtectTools Security Manager, click Credentials in the Credentials group. Type your current password in the New Windows password and Confirm new password boxes...
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... Next. 6. Click Finish. For more information on Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 32. 20 Chapter 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ENWW Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Initializing the Smart Card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can support a number of communication when using e-mail, Microsoft Office documents, or...
... Next. 6. Click Finish. For more information on Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 32. 20 Chapter 3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ENWW Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Initializing the Smart Card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can support a number of communication when using e-mail, Microsoft Office documents, or...
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...drives ◦ Activate a self encrypting drive (SED) ● Backup and Recovery ◦ Create backup keys ◦ Register for HP ProtectTools software is not supported on your staff could be able to uninstall the Drive Encryption module or if you are using a backup and restore solution, you ...drives unless you must log in at the Drive Encryption login screen, which is activated, you easy password access and pre-boot authentication ● Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 ● Makes use an AMD processor. Drive Encryption: ● Allows you to a data...
...drives ◦ Activate a self encrypting drive (SED) ● Backup and Recovery ◦ Create backup keys ◦ Register for HP ProtectTools software is not supported on your staff could be able to uninstall the Drive Encryption module or if you are using a backup and restore solution, you ...drives unless you must log in at the Drive Encryption login screen, which is activated, you easy password access and pre-boot authentication ● Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 ● Makes use an AMD processor. Drive Encryption: ● Allows you to a data...
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... control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary) To install Embedded Security for the reboot request. Click Next, click Install, and click Finish when complete....drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software...
... control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary) To install Embedded Security for the reboot request. Click Next, click Install, and click Finish when complete....drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software...
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... encrypted e-mail Using the Personal Secure Drive After setting up , you use to encrypt. 2. ENWW General tasks 51 NOTE: Encrypting files and folders is not supported on FAT partitions cannot be encrypted. ● System files and compressed files cannot be encrypted, and encrypted files cannot be compressed. ● Temporary folders should...
... encrypted e-mail Using the Personal Secure Drive After setting up , you use to encrypt. 2. ENWW General tasks 51 NOTE: Encrypting files and folders is not supported on FAT partitions cannot be encrypted. ● System files and compressed files cannot be encrypted, and encrypted files cannot be compressed. ● Temporary folders should...
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Windows Home versions do not support Local Users and Groups, therefore Device Access Manager will work in... you use DOS commands for the user setup. ENWW Starting background service 53 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools This security tool is available to the Device Access Manager help file for instructions. Place users in ... have administrative access to the devices you like to start automatically whenever the system boots. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools has the following classes of devices: ● USB devices for all non-Device Administrators ● All ...
Windows Home versions do not support Local Users and Groups, therefore Device Access Manager will work in... you use DOS commands for the user setup. ENWW Starting background service 53 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools This security tool is available to the Device Access Manager help file for instructions. Place users in ... have administrative access to the devices you like to start automatically whenever the system boots. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools has the following classes of devices: ● USB devices for all non-Device Administrators ● All ...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops
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...much greater than 2.19TB, and therefore must first be used for GPT and the types of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to successfully implement GPT drives in desktop systems. Why GPT? HDD areal density (bits/sq in areal density and TPI will allow... that improvements in ) and tracks per platter. GPT hard Disk Drives For HP Desktops April 2011 Table of Contents: Abstract ...1 Why GPT?...1 GPT vs MBR ...2 Bootable vs Data Drives and UEFI BIOS 4 OS Support ...6 Storage Driver Support 6 Imaging Tool Support for GPT 7 Drive Encryption 7 Summary ...8 For more widely available.
...much greater than 2.19TB, and therefore must first be used for GPT and the types of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to successfully implement GPT drives in desktop systems. Why GPT? HDD areal density (bits/sq in areal density and TPI will allow... that improvements in ) and tracks per platter. GPT hard Disk Drives For HP Desktops April 2011 Table of Contents: Abstract ...1 Why GPT?...1 GPT vs MBR ...2 Bootable vs Data Drives and UEFI BIOS 4 OS Support ...6 Storage Driver Support 6 Imaging Tool Support for GPT 7 Drive Encryption 7 Summary ...8 For more widely available.
