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Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 5
Table of contents
Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5
Index ...6
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Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 7
... Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 2. Access the updates by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or inserting the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 3. Install...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 8
...BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. To use Computer Setup for displaying...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 9
... location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 10
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.
4 Updating software
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 11
... drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
● Click a software update link in Help and Support. - or -
● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to download the software for your computer model.
2. Follow the instructions...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 12
Index
B BIOS update
downloading 3 installing 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and
drivers 5 U updates, software 1
6 Index
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 13
.... ■ Before you add or modify hardware or software.
Backup suggestions
■ Connect the computer to external power before performing backup and recovery procedures.
■ Create a set of recovery discs using HP Backup & Recovery Manager. ■ Create system recovery points using HP Backup & Recovery Manager, and periodically
copy them to disc. ■ Store personal files in the...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 8
... a disk-cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another The deployment method you use depends on your organization's technology environment and processes. NOTE: The HP Backup & Recovery Manager, Computer Setup utility, and other system features provide further assistance with configuration management and troubleshooting, power management, and the recovery of system software...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 9
...; Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 11
...) lets you remotely update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed 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. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software CD...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 16
... Deployment Solutions 2
C Client Manager software 2 Computer Setup utility 2
D deployment, software 2
H HP OpenView Radia Management
Solutions 2, 4 HP Universal Print Driver,
using 9
I image, computer 2 Intel Centrino Pro technology 8
S software
deployment 2 recovery 2 updates 2 System Software Manager 5
U updates, software 2
W Web sites
HP Universal Print Driver 9 Intel Centrino Pro 6 Intel...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 69
... logon to Windows XP Service Pack 1.
After installing USB token software, registering the USB token credential, and setting Credential Manager as primary logon, the USB Token is neither listed nor available in the Credential Manager/ GINA logon.
Update Windows to Service Pack 2 via Windows Update.
If retaining Service Pack 1, log back on to Windows using another credential (Windows password) in...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 79
... = Broadcom Corporation
● FW Version = 2.18 (or greater)
● TPM Device driver library version 2.0.0.9 (or greater)
5. If the FW version does not match 2.18, download and update the TPM firmware. The TPM Firmware SoftPaq is a support download available on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
HP ProtectTools Security Intermittently (1 in 12 instances), an error This is related to...
Security - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 31
... operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Obtain updates, as they are released, from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in
Help and Support.
25
Security - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 34
... software 23
C cable, security 27 Computer Setup
device security 17 DriveLock password 12 power-on password 8 setup password 5 stringent security 18 critical updates, software 25
D device security 17 DriveLock password
changing 15 description 12 entering 14 removing 16 setting 13
F firewall software 24
H HP ProtectTools Security
Manager 26
P passwords
administrator 3 DriveLock 12 power-on 8 setup...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista. - Page 10
...of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 10
... is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening Help and Support (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...
HP Notebook PC - Getting Started - Vista - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 30
... the way the computer responds to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as the computer is connected to the Internet. To access links for updating installed software, refer to Help and Support.
Turning off the computer
Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the...
HP Notebook PC - Getting Started - Vista - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 53
... Reader, identifying 12
security cable slot, identifying 13
serial number 31
service tag 31
setup, computer 1
shipping the computer 43
shutdown procedures 24
Sleep 27
slots
ExpressCard 14
SD Card Reader 12
security cable 13
software
antivirus 19
identifying 18
installing 23
setup 6
troubleshooting 27
updating 24
speaker, identifying 10
specifications
altitude 41
input power...