HP (Hewlett-Packard) 43361 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Desktop Management
After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to put
the system in a very low power state (standby). Press the button again to quickly bring the system
out of standby to full power status. To completely turn off all power to the system, press and hold
the power button for four seconds.
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CAUTION: Do not use the power button to turn off the computer unless the system is not responding;
turning off the power without operating system interaction could cause damage to or loss of data on the
hard drive.
3.4.6 HP Web Site Support
When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the
support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft
Windows that is different from the version included with the computer, you must install
corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and
functioning properly.
HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software
easier. You can download the software from
http://www.hp.com/support.
The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to
run the latest Microsoft Windows operating system on the HP computer.
3.4.7 Industry Standards
HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications, and are based
on industry standards, such as:
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)
Windows Management Interface (WMI)
Wake on LAN Technology
ACPI
SMBIOS
Pre-boot Execution (PXE) support
3.5 Asset Tracking and Security
Asset tracking features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that can be
managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager or other system management
applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products
enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to the environment and to leverage
the investment in existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information.
HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, if installed, prevents
unauthorized access to data and
checks system integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. (For more
information, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at
www.hp.com.) Security
features such as HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart
Cover Lock, available on some models, help to prevent unauthorized access to the internal
components of the personal computer. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling