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HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 43
... is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled.
To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps:
1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support.
2. Select your country or region.
3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 62
...disc into the optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. NOTE: If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can connect an external optical drive (purchased separately) to one of the USB ports on the computer.
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HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 76
...://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 120
...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...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 146
... and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that 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.
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HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 149
...includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 150
... be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your country or region. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 151
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS.
Determining the BIOS version
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 BIOS information, follow these steps...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 153
... operating system. 5. When the list of updates is displayed, click an update to open a window containing additional
information. 6. Click Download. 7. Click Run to install the updated software without downloading the file.
- or - Click Save to save the file to your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 176
... 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. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista - Page 89
...the Security Manager installation.
In order to use smart cards or USB tokens in Secuirty Manager, the supporting software (drivers, PKCS#11 providers, etc.) must be installed prior to Security Manager installation.
If you already have Security Manager installed do the following steps after installing smart card or token supporting software:
Log on to Password Manager.
In HP ProtectTools Security...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 9
...a smart card ...111
9 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot 113 Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot 116 Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file 120
10 Security Protecting the computer ...121 Using passwords ...122 Setting passwords in Windows 122 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 122 BIOS administrator...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 62
...disc into the optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. NOTE: If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can connect an external optical drive (purchased separately) to one of the USB ports on the computer.
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HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 76
...://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in
the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 118
...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...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 146
... and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that 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.
136 Chapter...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 149
... the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your country or region. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating software 139
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 151
... system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any on-screen instructions that are displayed after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 152
... by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After an on-screen message reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers
1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region.
2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 173
... 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. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more...