Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...on password 95 Using antivirus software ...96 Using firewall software ...96 Installing critical security updates ...97 Installing an optional security cable ...97 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...98 Using Setup Utility ...99 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up ...
...on password 95 Using antivirus software ...96 Using firewall software ...96 Installing critical security updates ...97 Installing an optional security cable ...97 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...98 Using Setup Utility ...99 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up ...
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... audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f4 to switch the screen image among... fn+esc Action key or 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.
... audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f4 to switch the screen image among... fn+esc Action key or 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.
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...on 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 to... use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE: Security solutions are designed to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of risks.
...on 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 to... use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE: Security solutions are designed to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of risks.
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... will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. See Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. You may be ...prompted for your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security...
... will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. See Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. You may be ...prompted for your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security...
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...use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 104 Appendix B Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then...system BIOS currently installed. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. 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. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS ...
...use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 104 Appendix B Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then...system BIOS currently installed. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. 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. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS ...
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...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power or connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename....exe). Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file...
...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power or connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename....exe). Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file...
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... you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is ... install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to your operating system. 5. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your specific product from the...
... you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is ... install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to your operating system. 5. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your specific product from the...
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... battery power 54 battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 104 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 power 54 battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 104 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth device...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . In the ...File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is reading or writing data) Shock events may need...
...is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . In the ...File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is reading or writing data) Shock events may need...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for your product. Download and install any time... by pressing the Esc key. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for SSD...
... The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for your product. Download and install any time... by pressing the Esc key. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for SSD...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... environment would have an image created for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB sectors. for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I have been vast; Where can create a custom image on an Advanced Format drive? Is there any...partitions will performance be no performance advantage for every system. Can I know is validated, you also increase the risk of the drive. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Many modern SSDs feature an internal memory configuration that I use the ...
... environment would have an image created for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB sectors. for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I have been vast; Where can create a custom image on an Advanced Format drive? Is there any...partitions will performance be no performance advantage for every system. Can I know is validated, you also increase the risk of the drive. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Many modern SSDs feature an internal memory configuration that I use the ...