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Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery tools... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery tools... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
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...alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is superimposed over the network status icon, one of your WLAN or LAN drivers are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to ...a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for a network key or an SSID when connecting to http://www.hp...
...alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is superimposed over the network status icon, one of your WLAN or LAN drivers are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to ...a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for a network key or an SSID when connecting to http://www.hp...
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...using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Audio Your... computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Save the file to ...
...using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Audio Your... computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Save the file to ...
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...to delete. 6. Click the option for HP software updates. If prompted by using the procedures in the product box. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Click Next to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model ...number in the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Remove...
...to delete. 6. Click the option for HP software updates. If prompted by using the procedures in the product box. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Click Next to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model ...number in the following procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Remove...
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... software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site. The HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Open your computer model number...
... software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site. The HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Open your computer model number...
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...http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5. Click the option for your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. You may be prompted for software and driver downloads, and ... interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. If your computer. Press enter. 6. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows®...
...http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5. Click the option for your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. You may be prompted for software and driver downloads, and ... interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. If your computer. Press enter. 6. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows®...
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...the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable... from the models listed. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - To use Computer Setup for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Press f10 to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
...the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable... from the models listed. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - To use Computer Setup for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Press f10 to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
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Click your country or region. 2. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. or - If you... Click Save to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 143 When the list of the screen. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer after the installation is ...
Click your country or region. 2. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. or - If you... Click Save to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 143 When the list of the screen. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer after the installation is ...
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... reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain...
... reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain...
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... Altiris enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating...software distribution capabilities. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. 164 Chapter 15 Management and printing ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦...
... Altiris enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating...software distribution capabilities. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. 164 Chapter 15 Management and printing ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦...
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...are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you ...remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). 166 Chapter 15 Management and printing To download the SSM utility or to...
...are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you ...remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). 166 Chapter 15 Management and printing To download the SSM utility or to...
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... HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for HP networked printers. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network path, contact your IT administrator for help. 5. Using the HP Universal Print Driver The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. To download the HP Universal Print Driver...
... HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for HP networked printers. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network path, contact your IT administrator for help. 5. Using the HP Universal Print Driver The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. To download the HP Universal Print Driver...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... Computer Setup System Information 132 Using Computer Setup System IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...135 Installing critical security updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software Updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...140 Determining the BIOS version...
... Computer Setup System Information 132 Using Computer Setup System IDs 133 Using antivirus software ...134 Using firewall software ...135 Installing critical security updates ...136 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 137 Installing a security cable ...138 11 Software Updates Updating software ...139 Updating the BIOS ...140 Determining the BIOS version...
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...information, refer to the desktop. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio 53 For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio ... computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device....
...information, refer to the desktop. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio 53 For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio ... computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphones or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device....
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... for your computer model number in the product box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to install Microsoft Update. 4. Press enter..., and then follow the on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click...
... for your computer model number in the product box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to install Microsoft Update. 4. Press enter..., and then follow the on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click...
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... versions of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates from HP. Select your computer is packaged in the product box. 5. Most software on the computer. Prepare for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs...
... versions of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates from HP. Select your computer is packaged in the product box. 5. Most software on the computer. Prepare for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs...
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...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click your hard drive designation. Follow any on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 6. The hard drive designation is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect ...
...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click your hard drive designation. Follow any on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 6. The hard drive designation is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect ...
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...from your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on -screen message reports a successful installation, you want a ... installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support,...
...from your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on -screen message reports a successful installation, you want a ... installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support,...
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... device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Managing and updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP...
... device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Managing and updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP...
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... SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on multiple systems simultaneously. Using Client Management Solutions 163 HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on the Support Software CD. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on...
... SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on multiple systems simultaneously. Using Client Management Solutions 163 HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on the Support Software CD. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on...