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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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...your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the... network. ● For a network connected to your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. ...
...your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the... network. ● For a network connected to your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. ...
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...or a headset. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on 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...
...or a headset. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on 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...
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...Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your device. Open your ... the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Repeat for software and driver downloads, and then type your hardware drivers, as well as for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and reinstall...
...Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your device. Open your ... the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Repeat for software and driver downloads, and then type your hardware drivers, as well as for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and reinstall...
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... updates, and utilities. Click the option for updates from HP. Updating software 139 The HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, ...
... updates, and utilities. Click the option for updates from HP. Updating software 139 The HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, ...
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...your computer model number in the product box. 5. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 140 Chapter 11 Software updates The BIOS initializes ...transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Press enter. 6. For details, refer to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the...
...your computer model number in the product box. 5. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 140 Chapter 11 Software updates The BIOS initializes ...transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Press enter. 6. For details, refer to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the...
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... 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Click your operating system. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically ...hp.com/support, and then select your computer. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. A newer BIOS update may not be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads...
... 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Click your operating system. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically ...hp.com/support, and then select your computer. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. A newer BIOS update may not be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads...
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Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the...restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...
Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the...restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...
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...monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible 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 integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. Managing and updating ... NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager for...
...monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible 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 integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. Managing and updating ... NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager for...
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... in conjunction 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 enables communication 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...
... in conjunction 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 enables communication 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. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information... on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see...
... 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. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information... on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see...
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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 or obtain more information about using the HP Universal Print Driver: 1. Click Print. 4. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network path, contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers...
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 or obtain more information about using the HP Universal Print Driver: 1. Click Print. 4. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's IP address or network path, contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers...
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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... 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....and Environmental Notices. Audio 53 When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. ...
... 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....and Environmental Notices. Audio 53 When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. ...
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... feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for your computer. 66... other Microsoft products. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for updates to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or ...
... feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. To use Microsoft Update: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for your computer. 66... other Microsoft products. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for updates to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or ...
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... your computer is packaged in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on the HP Web site. If your computer are provided in compressed files called ROMPaqs. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. Some BIOS updates may be...
... your computer is packaged in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow the on the HP Web site. If your computer are provided in compressed files called ROMPaqs. You can manually check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 4. Some BIOS updates may be...
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... from the computer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Follow any on-screen instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your specific product from the AC outlet. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later... version currently installed on your computer to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. 6.
... from the computer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Follow any on-screen instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your specific product from the AC outlet. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later... version currently installed on your computer to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. 6.
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... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is complete. 142 ...Run to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer. Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to install the updated software without downloading the file. - or - or - If you may delete the...
... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of updates is complete. 142 ...Run to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer. Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to install the updated software without downloading the file. - or - or - If you may delete the...
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... System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for the following IT life-cycle areas: ● Inventory and asset management ◦...only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager for ...
... System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for the following IT life-cycle areas: ● Inventory and asset management ◦...only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only) ● HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP Client Manager for ...
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... are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on multiple systems simultaneously. 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 a client computer...
... are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on multiple systems simultaneously. 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 a client computer...