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...password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information...
...password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...95 Using Setup Utility ...96 Changing the language of Setup Utility 96 Navigating and ... Main menu ...98 Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information...
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...a DVD or a BD. 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 support specialists. Stops playback. Takes a snapshot or picture of your computer. Decreases the screen...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 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. ...
...a DVD or a BD. 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 support specialists. Stops playback. Takes a snapshot or picture of your computer. Decreases the screen...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 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. ...
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...being locked out of passwords can be set , depending 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 to...
...being locked out of passwords can be set , depending 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 to...
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... SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected 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...
... SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected 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...
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...enter. 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 versions than those currently installed on or restarting the ... Open Setup Utility by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. If Setup Utility does not...
...enter. 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 versions than those currently installed on or restarting the ... Open Setup Utility by turning on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. If Setup Utility does not...
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...date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension ...of the path to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on the screen to download your selection to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Complete the installation by following the instructions ...
...date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension ...of the path to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are displayed on the screen to download your selection to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Complete the installation by following the instructions ...
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... to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to your country ...
... to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to your country ...
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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...