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... Setup Utility menus ...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
... Setup Utility menus ...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 ...
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 ...
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...Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. Press fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Decrease screen brightness. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the ...version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. Initiate QuickLock. Open the Print Options window. Initiate standby. Play, pause, or resume...
...Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. Press fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Decrease screen brightness. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the ...version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. Initiate QuickLock. Open the Print Options window. Initiate standby. Play, pause, or resume...
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... ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from a variety 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 deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being...
... ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from a variety 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 deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being...
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Setup Utility menus Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 134 Chapter 12 Setup Utility ENWW Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).
Setup Utility menus Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 134 Chapter 12 Setup Utility ENWW Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).
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...before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates from HP. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. ENWW Software updates 137 CAUTION..., it is a utility included on the computer that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site. HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that automatically checks for the computer.
...before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates from HP. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. ENWW Software updates 137 CAUTION..., it is a utility included on the computer that you consult with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site. HP Software Update HP Software Update is recommended that automatically checks for the computer.
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... Recovery ENWW Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed. 3. Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for displaying BIOS information: 1. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on ...keys to know the version of the screen. 2. NOTE The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the SoftPaqs are provided on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect the following information: ● The product ...
... Recovery ENWW Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed. 3. Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for displaying BIOS information: 1. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on ...keys to know the version of the screen. 2. NOTE The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the SoftPaqs are provided on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect the following information: ● The product ...
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... note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. ENWW Software ...updates 139 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer ...
... note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to the hard drive. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. ENWW Software ...updates 139 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer ...
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...a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. Follow ...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 140 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW Double-click ...
...a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. Follow ...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 140 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW Double-click ...
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...window: a. NOTE After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. Downloading and installing other software To download and... install software other than a BIOS update: 1. In the left pane of the path to install the software. 4. Follow the instructions ...
...window: a. NOTE After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. Downloading and installing other software To download and... install software other than a BIOS update: 1. In the left pane of the path to install the software. 4. Follow the instructions ...
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... 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 mute 4 PC Card slot eject 9 power 4, 27 remote control (ExpressCard version) 80 remote control (PC Card version) 73 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad ...
... 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 mute 4 PC Card slot eject 9 power 4, 27 remote control (ExpressCard version) 80 remote control (PC Card version) 73 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad ...
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... 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 ...Disk Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other software 141 ExpressCards 95 firewall 128 HP Software Update 137 HP Web site 138 modem 117 multimedia 84 operating system reinstallation 145, 146 operating system repair 144 PC Cards 92 Power Meter 37 regular tune-ups 153 reinstalling application ...
... 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 ...Disk Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other software 141 ExpressCards 95 firewall 128 HP Software Update 137 HP Web site 138 modem 117 multimedia 84 operating system reinstallation 145, 146 operating system repair 144 PC Cards 92 Power Meter 37 regular tune-ups 153 reinstalling application ...
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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 Safeguarding your information 148 Using System Restore ...148...
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 Safeguarding your information 148 Using System Restore ...148...
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...the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. ... resume an audio CD or a DVD. Open a Web browser. Press fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Initiate standby. Open the Print Options window. Key Combination fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6...
...the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. ... resume an audio CD or a DVD. Open a Web browser. Press fn+esc a second time to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Initiate standby. Open the Print Options window. Key Combination fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6...
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... the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized startup 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 a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Use...
... the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized startup 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 a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Use...
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...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary DriveLock Password. Enter, change...
...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary DriveLock Password. Enter, change...
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... 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. 13 Software Updates and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates...
... 30 days and provides a list of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To run HP Software Update: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. 13 Software Updates and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of software updates and support alerts for software updates...
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..., use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are provided on the ...opening the Setup Utility. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect the following information: ● The product category is computer. ● The...
..., use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are provided on the ...opening the Setup Utility. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you access updates from the HP Web site, collect the following information: ● The product category is computer. ● The...
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... site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the..., connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the newest BIOS update that is running on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. ENWW Software updates 145 Do not shut down the computer...
... site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the..., connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. NOTE Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the newest BIOS update that is running on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. ENWW Software updates 145 Do not shut down the computer...
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...-click the file that contains the update. 3. NOTE After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. The... BIOS installation begins. 4. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Using the hard drive path you may delete the downloaded ...
...-click the file that contains the update. 3. NOTE After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Installing a BIOS update NOTE If you connect the computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. The... BIOS installation begins. 4. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Using the hard drive path you may delete the downloaded ...