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.../go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in Safe mode to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in BIOS mode and run memory...
.../go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in Safe mode to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in BIOS mode and run memory...
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...on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical updates ...93 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...94 Starting Setup Utility ...94 Using Setup Utility ...95 Changing the language of Setup Utility 95 Navigating ... Main menu ...97 Security menu ...97 System Configuration menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up ...
...on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical updates ...93 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...94 Starting Setup Utility ...94 Using Setup Utility ...95 Changing the language of Setup Utility 95 Navigating ... Main menu ...97 Security menu ...97 System Configuration menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up ...
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... Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. If this feature is enabled at the top of the keyboard. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices...
... Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. If this feature is enabled at the top of the keyboard. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices...
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...password is a group 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... updates from being locked out of risks. Passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it in the non-...
...password is a group 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... updates from being locked out of risks. Passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it in the non-...
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... the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 99 Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Identify your computer. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware...
... the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 99 Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Identify your computer. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware...
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... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If...need 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 BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on...
... arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If...need 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 BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on...
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... installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 101 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an...
... installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 101 Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an...
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... the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country... or region. 2. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser,...
... the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country... or region. 2. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser,...
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...battery power 63 battery release latch 64 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 100 Blu-ray Disc playing 42 removing 47 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 98 boot order 98 button sound 98...power 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...
...battery power 63 battery release latch 64 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 100 Blu-ray Disc playing 42 removing 47 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 98 boot order 98 button sound 98...power 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...