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... 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates ...137 HP Software Update ...137 Software updates and the HP Web site 138 Accessing computer information 138 Downloading a BIOS update 139 ENWW vii
... 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates ...137 HP Software Update ...137 Software updates and the HP Web site 138 Accessing computer information 138 Downloading a BIOS update 139 ENWW vii
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Installing a BIOS update 140 Downloading and installing other software 141 System recovery ...1. 42 Safeguarding your information 142 Using System Restore ...142 Creating a restore point 142 Restoring to a ...
Installing a BIOS update 140 Downloading and installing other software 141 System recovery ...1. 42 Safeguarding your information 142 Using System Restore ...142 Creating a restore point 142 Restoring to a ...
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... next track on an audio CD or a DVD. Open the Help and Support Center. Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. or.... Display and clear system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. Stop an audio CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Key Combination fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn...
... next track on an audio CD or a DVD. Open the Help and Support Center. Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. or.... Display and clear system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. Stop an audio CD or a DVD. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Key Combination fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn...
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... from being mishandled or stolen. To protect against Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to information Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from a variety...
... from being mishandled or stolen. To protect against Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to information Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from a variety...
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Setup Utility menus Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 134 Chapter 12 Setup Utility ENWW Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Setup Utility menus Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 134 Chapter 12 Setup Utility ENWW Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.
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... site. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 137 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates from HP.
... site. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 137 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates from HP.
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Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by opening the ...select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 138 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is stored on the service tag. which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Readme.txt files included with the...
Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by opening the ...select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 138 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is stored on the service tag. which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Readme.txt files included with the...
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...on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. ENWW Software updates 139 NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other ... your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, connected to an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional power source. Identify...
...on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. ENWW Software updates 139 NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other ... your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, connected to an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional power source. Identify...
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... by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click My Computer and then your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Double-click the file that are displayed: ...computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the...
... by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click My Computer and then your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Double-click the file that are displayed: ...computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the...
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... the software. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the Web page.
... the software. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the Web page.
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... disposal 150 battery pack maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update downloading 139 installing 140 BIOS version 138 blank computer screen 156 Bluetooth device 33, 109, 114 Bluetooth for Windows software 114 Bluetooth label 13 ...buttons mute 4 PC Card slot eject 9 power 4, 27 remote control (ExpressCard version) 80 remote control (PC Card version) 73 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad ...
... disposal 150 battery pack maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update downloading 139 installing 140 BIOS version 138 blank computer screen 156 Bluetooth device 33, 109, 114 Bluetooth for Windows software 114 Bluetooth label 13 ...buttons mute 4 PC Card slot eject 9 power 4, 27 remote control (ExpressCard version) 80 remote control (PC Card version) 73 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad ...
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... shipping the computer 154 shutdown procedures 34 shutting down 34 slots Digital Media 9 ExpressCard 7 memory module 10 PC Card 9 security cable 9 SmartMedia (SM) 9, 89 SoftPaq 138 software 1394 101 abnormal behavior 156 antivirus 128 BIOS update 139 Bluetooth for Windows 114 critical updates 128 device driver reinstallation 147 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk...
... shipping the computer 154 shutdown procedures 34 shutting down 34 slots Digital Media 9 ExpressCard 7 memory module 10 PC Card 9 security cable 9 SmartMedia (SM) 9, 89 SoftPaq 138 software 1394 101 abnormal behavior 156 antivirus 128 BIOS update 139 Bluetooth for Windows 114 critical updates 128 device driver reinstallation 147 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk...
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... Software Updates and Recovery Software updates ...143 HP Software Update ...143 Software updates and the HP Web site 144 Accessing computer information 144 Downloading a BIOS update 145 Installing a BIOS update 146 Downloading and installing other software 147 System recovery ...1. 48 Safeguarding your information 148 Using System Restore ...148 Creating a restore point 148...
... Software Updates and Recovery Software updates ...143 HP Software Update ...143 Software updates and the HP Web site 144 Accessing computer information 144 Downloading a BIOS update 145 Installing a BIOS update 146 Downloading and installing other software 147 System recovery ...1. 48 Safeguarding your information 148 Using System Restore ...148 Creating a restore point 148...
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...Display and clear system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Switch the screen image between the computer display and...● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - Open the Help and Support Center. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD...
...Display and clear system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Switch the screen image between the computer display and...● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - Open the Help and Support Center. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Open a Web browser. Decrease screen brightness. Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD...
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... from a variety of a hard drive Unauthorized startup from an optical or diskette drive Computer viruses Unauthorized access to information Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from Microsoft...
... from a variety of a hard drive Unauthorized startup from an optical or diskette drive Computer viruses Unauthorized access to information Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from Microsoft...
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...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Enable/disable, change , or remove a DriveLock password on a secondary hard drive...
...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Enable/disable, change , or remove a DriveLock password on a secondary hard drive...
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... site. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 143 HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP...
... site. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 143 HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP...
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...system information displayed, use the arrow keys to enter Setup" message is packaged in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. The computer system BIOS is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup...(S/N) are already in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you are provided on the service tag. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to select the Main menu...
...system information displayed, use the arrow keys to enter Setup" message is packaged in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. The computer system BIOS is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup...(S/N) are already in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you are provided on the service tag. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to select the Main menu...
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...the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. At the download area: a. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer ... the path to the location on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut ...
...the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. At the download area: a. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer ... the path to the location on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut ...
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...-click the file that contains the update. 3. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, ...installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete.
...-click the file that contains the update. 3. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, ...installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete.