Software Update - Windows Vista
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.... Access the updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on-screen instructions. The computer includes a utility that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To update the software: 1. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
.... Access the updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on-screen instructions. The computer includes a utility that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To update the software: 1. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Software Update - Windows Vista
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... your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your selection to the hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to access...
... your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your selection to the hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to access...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for updates at http://www.hp.com or inserting the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 3. Most software on the computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Install...
... troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for updates at http://www.hp.com or inserting the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 3. Most software on the computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Install...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... downloaded. b. If no instructions are posted as needed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. At the download area, perform these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is running on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive that provides software for BIOS updates. 1. Access...
... downloaded. b. If no instructions are posted as needed. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. At the download area, perform these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is running on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive that provides software for BIOS updates. 1. Access...
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility - Windows Vista
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... the wireless light on the computer is on the device as expected: ■ Turn on . Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected, follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as instructed in the device user guide. If the light is off, press the wireless button to the device manufacturer's Web site. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected...
... the wireless light on the computer is on the device as expected: ■ Turn on . Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected, follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as instructed in the device user guide. If the light is off, press the wireless button to the device manufacturer's Web site. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected...
HP Compaq 6715s, 6715b, 6515b, 6710s, 6710b, 6510b Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... a disc included with your operating system. If the light is on . ■ Be sure that the computer 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. For more information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support. The WLAN connection is not working If a WLAN connection...
... a disc included with your operating system. If the light is on . ■ Be sure that the computer 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. For more information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support. The WLAN connection is not working If a WLAN connection...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of HP client devices for download from a central console. HP Client Manager enables communication with Altiris Solutions software (installed on a client computer) is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system using easy-to -use software distribution...
... also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management of HP client devices for download from a central console. HP Client Manager enables communication with Altiris Solutions software (installed on a client computer) is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system using easy-to -use software distribution...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... Provisioning Server Provision Model Set PID and PPS Un-Provision SOL/IDE-R Secure Firmware Update Set PRTC Idle Timeout To do this Disable/enable the management engine. Intel ME Configuration Select Intel ME State Control Intel ME Firmware Local Update LAN Controller Intel ME Features Control Intel ME Power Control To do this Change the password. Disable/enable local management of firmware updates. Enable remote boot control to factory defaults. NOTE: The default password is admin. 8 Chapter 2 Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only)
... Provisioning Server Provision Model Set PID and PPS Un-Provision SOL/IDE-R Secure Firmware Update Set PRTC Idle Timeout To do this Disable/enable the management engine. Intel ME Configuration Select Intel ME State Control Intel ME Firmware Local Update LAN Controller Intel ME Features Control Intel ME Power Control To do this Change the password. Disable/enable local management of firmware updates. Enable remote boot control to factory defaults. NOTE: The default password is admin. 8 Chapter 2 Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only)
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... table lists the commonly used in this HP ProtectTools Function module Credential Manager logon password Credential Manager Credential Manager recovery file Credential Manager, by IT password administrator This password offers 2 options: ● It can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Can also enable and disable some features. All other passwords may all be used passwords, the software module where the password is to deploy, such as well. When used by regular users or...
... table lists the commonly used in this HP ProtectTools Function module Credential Manager logon password Credential Manager Credential Manager recovery file Credential Manager, by IT password administrator This password offers 2 options: ● It can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Can also enable and disable some features. All other passwords may all be used passwords, the software module where the password is to deploy, such as well. When used by regular users or...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... passwords you set and change the power-on and setup passwords in Computer Setup, and also to set through the "Passwords" page in BIOS Configuration are enabled. NOTE: The automatically generated passwords will not be set in the HP ProtectTools window. To enable or disable Automatic DriveLock protection: 1. Type your notebook from unauthorized use BIOS Configuration to manage various password settings. The power-on the "Passwords" page is available only if the computer has a TPM security chip installed...
... passwords you set and change the power-on and setup passwords in Computer Setup, and also to set through the "Passwords" page in BIOS Configuration are enabled. NOTE: The automatically generated passwords will not be set in the HP ProtectTools window. To enable or disable Automatic DriveLock protection: 1. Type your notebook from unauthorized use BIOS Configuration to manage various password settings. The power-on the "Passwords" page is available only if the computer has a TPM security chip installed...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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.... Reinstall Embedded Security Software. Run the Platform and User Configuration Wizard. Click Start. NOTE: A reboot is always recommended after the reboot. c. Check the hardware and software configuration: a. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. e. If the FW version does not match 2.18, download and update the TPM firmware. Security Manager must be loaded. Click Control Panel. The firmware version is listed. Click All Programs. c. TPM Firmware Update Utility for models containing Broadcom-enabled TPMs. 2. When...
.... Reinstall Embedded Security Software. Run the Platform and User Configuration Wizard. Click Start. NOTE: A reboot is always recommended after the reboot. c. Check the hardware and software configuration: a. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. e. If the FW version does not match 2.18, download and update the TPM firmware. Security Manager must be loaded. Click Control Panel. The firmware version is listed. Click All Programs. c. TPM Firmware Update Utility for models containing Broadcom-enabled TPMs. 2. When...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... PC, including the following: ● Deletion of PSD ● Malicious modification of user settings ● Disabling of Security Manager window) and all plug-in to Factory Settings. the factory reset clears the Basic User Key. By default, Power-on authentication support option is set to default using Embedded Security Reset to Factory Settings In Computer Setup, the Power-on authentication support is not being reset to factory settings when using the Embedded Security Device option Reset to complete its load time (services). Allow Security Manager...
... PC, including the following: ● Deletion of PSD ● Malicious modification of user settings ● Disabling of Security Manager window) and all plug-in to Factory Settings. the factory reset clears the Basic User Key. By default, Power-on authentication support option is set to default using Embedded Security Reset to Factory Settings In Computer Setup, the Power-on authentication support is not being reset to factory settings when using the Embedded Security Device option Reset to complete its load time (services). Allow Security Manager...
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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... 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 file, creating...
... 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 file, creating...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... 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...
... 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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... to access the utility. ● If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you cannot turn on , and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● The smart card PIN and the embedded security password, which are set only in the Windows operating system. ● If you forget the setup password set by the passwords is used with the optional...
... to access the utility. ● If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you cannot turn on , and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● The smart card PIN and the embedded security password, which are set only in the Windows operating system. ● If you forget the setup password set by the passwords is used with the optional...
Computer Setup - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the boot mode (PXE or RPL). ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that can include most boot devices in the system. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup, select Disable.) ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of a USB keyboard, mouse...
... Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the boot mode (PXE or RPL). ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that can include most boot devices in the system. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup, select Disable.) ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of a USB keyboard, mouse...
MultiBoot - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. ● The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the boot order. For example, if you start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device...
... optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. ● The computer will boot from a NIC device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device Options menu of Computer Setup and if booting from the device has been enabled in the boot order. For example, if you start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device...
Drives - Windows XP
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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 ...11 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 12 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 13 7 Using external drives Optional external devices ...15 Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 16 Index ...17 ...
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 ...11 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 12 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 13 7 Using external drives Optional external devices ...15 Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 16 Index ...17 ...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows XP
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... computer screen and on an external device that allows you to search for a Web site Starts the presentation feature. 3 HP Quick Launch buttons (select models only) Use the HP Quick Launch buttons 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 to...
... computer screen and on an external device that allows you to search for a Web site Starts the presentation feature. 3 HP Quick Launch buttons (select models only) Use the HP Quick Launch buttons 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 to...
