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