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....microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to ... able to http://www.hp.com/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 Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus ...
....microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to ... able to http://www.hp.com/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 Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus ...
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...on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
...on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
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... hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to your computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to the computer. Press and hold f10 to stop .... For example, if a monitor is connected to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using...
... hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to your computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to the computer. Press and hold f10 to stop .... For example, if a monitor is connected to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using...
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...password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access...the computer 91 NOTE: Before you send your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and...
...password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access...the computer 91 NOTE: Before you send your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and...
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..., consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs...
..., consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs...
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... BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS 103 If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
... BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Updating the BIOS 103 If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
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...from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you are displayed on the HP Web site that is running on your selection to the hard drive. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (...for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...
...from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you are displayed on the HP Web site that is running on your selection to the hard drive. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (...for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...
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...install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then ... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Open your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
...install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then ... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Open your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
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... battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth device...
... battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth device...
