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...on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...95 Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
...on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...95 Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
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... f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Plays...image key can also alternate images among display devices connected to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the system. For example, if a monitor is a combination of your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard. Increases ...
... f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Plays...image key can also alternate images among display devices connected to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the system. For example, if a monitor is a combination of your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard. Increases ...
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...use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or ... of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
...use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as they are not displayed as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or ... of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security...
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...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account ...network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates If your computer model, product category, and series or...
...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account ...network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates If your computer model, product category, and series or...
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... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 101 To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system... the version of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility...
... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 101 To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system... the version of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility...
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Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. NOTE: If you want to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer...
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. NOTE: If you want to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer...
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... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an... and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the...
... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an... and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the...
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...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...
...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...