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HP Device Manager User Manual

CHAPTER 5 Common Tasks

This chapter describes how to use the Management Console to change device settings, copy files and execute commands.

Performing a Task

In order to perform a task on a remote device you must first define a template which provides the instructions to be executed or new settings, then apply that template to the device. The basic proce- dure is described below. For a more detailed explanation, please refer to the sections “Task Template Management” on page 94 and “Task Management” on page 98.

1To define a template, double-click an existing template in the Template Pane, or right-click a template then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

2Specify your requirements for the template using the options available, then click the Save as button and enter a name for the new template.

3To apply the template to a device or group of devices, either drag the template from the Template Pane and drop it on to the device or group,

or

right-click the device and select Send Task from the pop-up menu to display the Template Chooser. Select a category then a template from the templates list, then click Next.

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