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...on password 127 Managing a power-on password 127 Entering a power-on password 127 Antivirus software ...128 Firewall software ...128 Critical updates ...1. 28 Optional security cable ...129 12 Setup Utility Setup Utility access ...131 Setup Utility language ...132 Setup Utility defaults ...1. 33......134 Main menu ...134 Security menu ...134 System Configuration menu 135 Diagnostics menu ...135 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
...on password 127 Managing a power-on password 127 Entering a power-on password 127 Antivirus software ...128 Firewall software ...128 Critical updates ...1. 28 Optional security cable ...129 12 Setup Utility Setup Utility access ...131 Setup Utility language ...132 Setup Utility defaults ...1. 33......134 Main menu ...134 Security menu ...134 System Configuration menu 135 Diagnostics menu ...135 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 restore ... operating system 144 Reinstalling the operating system 145 Back up your system 145 Reinstall the operating system 146 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 147 Update reinstalled software 147 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...149 Battery pack ...150 Disposing of a used battery pack 150 TouchPad and keyboard ...151 Display ...151 Drives...
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 restore ... operating system 144 Reinstalling the operating system 145 Back up your system 145 Reinstall the operating system 146 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 147 Update reinstalled software 147 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...149 Battery pack ...150 Disposing of a used battery pack 150 TouchPad and keyboard ...151 Display ...151 Drives...
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...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 ...this security feature ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Use this chapter for using ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ...
...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 ...this security feature ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Use this chapter for using ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ...
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... administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the computer that automatically checks for the computer. 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software...
... administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the computer that automatically checks for the computer. 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software...
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... the computer will interact with the SoftPaqs are provided 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 or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press... to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you access updates from the HP Web ...
... the computer will interact with the SoftPaqs are provided 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 or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press... to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you access updates from the HP Web ...
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...computer. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will be downloaded. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive...on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an ...
...computer. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will be downloaded. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive...on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an ...
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...designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive... that contains the update. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Using...
...designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive... that contains the update. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Using...
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...open the folder on the screen. The installation begins. 7. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want and follow the download instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension ...install the software. 4. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. NOTE Make a note ...
...open the folder on the screen. The installation begins. 7. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want and follow the download instructions on your hard drive that has an .exe extension ...install the software. 4. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. NOTE Make a note ...
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... pack disposal 150 battery pack maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update 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 ...in (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 vs.
... pack disposal 150 battery pack maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update 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 ...in (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 vs.
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... 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 Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other...
... 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 Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other...
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Advanced menu ...141 Tools menu ...141 13 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...operating system 151 Back up your system 151 Reinstall the operating system 152 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 153 Update reinstalled software 153 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...155 Battery pack ...156 Disposing of a used battery pack ...
Advanced menu ...141 Tools menu ...141 13 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...operating system 151 Back up your system 151 Reinstall the operating system 152 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 153 Update reinstalled software 153 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...155 Battery pack ...156 Disposing of a used battery pack ...
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... computer 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 the contents of ...9679; Power-on password DriveLock password Device security Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ENWW Security features 125 To ...
... computer 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 the contents of ...9679; Power-on password DriveLock password Device security Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ENWW Security features 125 To ...
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... the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 143 HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that automatically checks for the computer. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. CAUTION If the computer is connected to a network, it is...
... the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ENWW Software updates 143 HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that automatically checks for the computer. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. CAUTION If the computer is connected to a network, it is...
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...know the version of the screen. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to select the Main menu. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the ...computer, you are provided in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is stored on the...
...know the version of the screen. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to select the Main menu. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the ...computer, you are provided in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is stored on the...
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... adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive. You may need this information...
... adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive. You may need this information...
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Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 3. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. NOTE After a ...ENWW Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...
Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that contains the update. 3. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. NOTE After a ...ENWW Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...
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... a message on the screen. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. ENWW Software updates 147 At the download area, select the software you may delete the download package from your hard drive.... Using the hard drive path you are ready to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Visit the HP Web site at http://www...
... a message on the screen. Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. ENWW Software updates 147 At the download area, select the software you may delete the download package from your hard drive.... Using the hard drive path you are ready to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Visit the HP Web site at http://www...
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...38 battery pack disposal 156 battery pack maintenance 156 battery pack release latch 9, 38 bays battery 9, 12 hard drive 9 BIOS update downloading 145 installing 146 BIOS version 144 blank computer screen 162 Bluetooth device 31, 107, 112 Bluetooth for Windows software 112 Bluetooth label 12 buttons ...microphone) jack 7, 62, 63 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 62, 63 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 75 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 68 battery bay 9, 12 battery charge information 40 battery light 39, 41 battery light, identifying 5, 26 battery pack battery power vs.
...38 battery pack disposal 156 battery pack maintenance 156 battery pack release latch 9, 38 bays battery 9, 12 hard drive 9 BIOS update downloading 145 installing 146 BIOS version 144 blank computer screen 162 Bluetooth device 31, 107, 112 Bluetooth for Windows software 112 Bluetooth label 12 buttons ...microphone) jack 7, 62, 63 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 62, 63 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 75 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 68 battery bay 9, 12 battery charge information 40 battery light 39, 41 battery light, identifying 5, 26 battery pack battery power vs.
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... computer 160 shutdown procedures 32 shutting down 32 slots Digital Media 8 ExpressCard 7 memory module 9 PC Card 8 security cable 8 SmartMedia (SM) 8, 87 SoftPaq 144 software 1394 99 abnormal behavior 162 antivirus 135 BIOS update 145 Bluetooth for Windows 112 critical updates 135 device driver reinstallation 153 Disk Cleanup 158 Disk Defragmenter 158 downloading/installing other...
... computer 160 shutdown procedures 32 shutting down 32 slots Digital Media 8 ExpressCard 7 memory module 9 PC Card 8 security cable 8 SmartMedia (SM) 8, 87 SoftPaq 144 software 1394 99 abnormal behavior 162 antivirus 135 BIOS update 145 Bluetooth for Windows 112 critical updates 135 device driver reinstallation 153 Disk Cleanup 158 Disk Defragmenter 158 downloading/installing other...