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... Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. 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 in ...Safe mode to install an update or patch.
... Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. 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 in ...Safe mode to install an update or patch.
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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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...f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to support specialists. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from computer display to monitor display... image from the computer. If this feature is connected to the computer, pressing this key. Refer to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key to activate the assigned function...
...f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to support specialists. f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from computer display to monitor display... image from the computer. If this feature is connected to the computer, pressing this key. Refer to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key to activate the assigned function...
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... 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 Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is essential ...
... 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 Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is essential ...
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...available on the HP Web site. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Install the updates. 99 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt,... the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your computer. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with...
...available on the HP Web site. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Install the updates. 99 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt,... the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your computer. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with...
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... Utility by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. If Setup Utility does not open ...the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Setup...
... Utility by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. If Setup Utility does not open ...the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Setup...
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...for your hard drive that are ready to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your...a successful installation, you are displayed on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 101 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to the location on the screen to...
...for your hard drive that are ready to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your...a successful installation, you are displayed on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 101 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to the location on the screen to...
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... drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option...browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage... location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after...
... drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option...browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage... location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after...
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... 69 battery bay, identifying 9 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 buttons...
... 69 battery bay, identifying 9 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 buttons...