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...on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...95 Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
...on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...95 Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
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..., a wireless network must also be set up. Pressing fn+esc displays information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Increases speaker volume incrementally when you hold... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard
..., a wireless network must also be set up. Pressing fn+esc displays information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Increases speaker volume incrementally when you hold... f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 prt sc Opens Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard
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...: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled 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 ...
...: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled 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 ...
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...to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account ...for your computer is stored on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt,...
...to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account ...for your computer is stored on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt,...
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... select the Main menu. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS 101 Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for Startup...
... select the Main menu. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS 101 Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for Startup...
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...power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Access the page on the HP Web site that are displayed on the screen... after the download is running on the screen to install the update. Make a note of the date...
...power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Access the page on the HP Web site that are displayed on the screen... after the download is running on the screen to install the update. Make a note of the date...
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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 for software and ... then press enter. 3. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify...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. Select your computer. Click Install now to your ...
... drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and ... then press enter. 3. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify...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. Select your computer. Click Install now to your ...
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...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...
...battery power 64 battery release latch 65 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99...power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8...