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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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... CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Open the Print Options window. Open a Web browser. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. Press... fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Initiate QuickLock. Decrease screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system...
... CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Open the Print Options window. Open a Web browser. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. Press... fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Initiate QuickLock. Decrease screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system...
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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 a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Use...
... 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 a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Use...
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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. 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. 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates from HP.
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...Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect ...Before you need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 138 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW The computer system BIOS is computer. ● The product family name, series number, and serial number (S/N) are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To use the...
...Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect ...Before you need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 138 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW The computer system BIOS is computer. ● The product family name, series number, and serial number (S/N) are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To use the...
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...http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to the location on battery power, connected to an optional expansion product, or connected to the hard drive. At the ... power source. Make a note of the path to install the update. You will be downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier...
...http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to the location on battery power, connected to an optional expansion product, or connected to the hard drive. At the ... power source. Make a note of the path to install the update. You will be downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier...
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... path you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 140 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW The BIOS installation begins. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the... > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network...
... path you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 140 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW The BIOS installation begins. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Double-click the... > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network...
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... the software. 6. 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. Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on...
... the software. 6. 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. Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on...
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...microphone) jack 7, 64, 65 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 64, 65 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 77 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 70 battery bay 10, 13 battery charge information 42 battery light 41, 43 battery light, identifying 5, 28 battery pack battery power ... 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...
...microphone) jack 7, 64, 65 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 64, 65 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 77 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 70 battery bay 10, 13 battery charge information 42 battery light 41, 43 battery light, identifying 5, 28 battery pack battery power ... 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...
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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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... key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. Decrease screen brightness. Open the Help and Support Center. Initiate QuickLock. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.... 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or ...
... key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. Decrease screen brightness. Open the Help and Support Center. Initiate QuickLock. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.... 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or ...
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... the contents 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...
... the contents 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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... 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). Secondary DriveLock Password (select models only) Device Security Enable/disable, change , or delete an administrator password. Security menu...
... 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). Secondary DriveLock Password (select models only) Device Security Enable/disable, change , or delete an administrator password. Security menu...
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... available through the HP Software Update utility or on the computer that you consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
... available through the HP Software Update utility or on the computer that you consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
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...restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to know the version of the screen. 2. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are provided on the service tag. To use the Setup Utility for information ...Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to enter Setup" message is displayed in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The computer system BIOS is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu....
...restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to know the version of the screen. 2. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are provided on the service tag. To use the Setup Utility for information ...Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to enter Setup" message is displayed in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The computer system BIOS is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu....
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...connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. b. At the download area: a. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date,... to an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify the computer and access...
...connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. b. At the download area: a. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date,... to an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify the computer and access...
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....exe). Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. If ... displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen....
....exe). Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. If ... displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen....