Home » HP Manuals » Laptops » HP Envy 17-1006tx » Manual Viewer

HP Envy 17-1006tx HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 73

Downloading a BIOS update, System Information, Ignore Changes and Exit, Windows 7, Start

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 73 highlights

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility. 1. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). Using Setup Utility 63

Section	Page
Introduction	11
Finding more information about your new computer	11
Networking (select models only)	12
Creating a wireless connection	12
Identifying wireless and network status icons	12
Turning wireless devices on or off	13
Using the wireless button	13
Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off	14
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	14
Using operating system controls	15
Using a WLAN	15
Connecting to an existing WLAN	15
Setting up a new WLAN	16
Protecting your WLAN	17
Roaming to another network	17
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	17
Inserting a SIM	18
Removing a SIM	18
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	19
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	19
Using GPS (select models only)	19
Connecting to a wired network	19
Using a modem (select models only)	19
Connecting a modem cable	20
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	20
Selecting a location setting	21
Viewing the current location selection	21
Adding new locations when traveling	21
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)	23
Multimedia	25
Using the media activity controls	25
Audio	25
Adjusting the volume	26
Checking audio functions on the computer	26
Webcam (select models only)	27
Using SkyRoom (select models only)	27
Video	27
VGA	27
DisplayPort	28
HDMI	28
Configuring audio for HDMI	29
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	29
Using HP MediaSmart (select models only)	30
Power management	31
Shutting down the computer	31
Setting power options	32
Using power-saving states	32
Initiating and exiting Sleep	32
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	33
Using the power meter	33
Using power plans	33
Viewing the current power plan	33
Selecting a different power plan	34
Customizing power plans	34
Setting password protection on wakeup	34
Using battery power	35
Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows 7	35
Using Battery Check in Windows 7	36
Displaying the remaining battery charge	36
Maximizing battery discharge time	36
Managing low battery levels	36
Identifying low battery levels	36
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	37
Conserving battery power	37
Storing a battery	38
Disposing of a used battery	38
Replacing the battery	38
Using external AC power	39
Testing an AC adapter	40
External cards and devices	41
Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only)	41
Inserting a digital card	41
Removing a digital card	42
Using PC Cards (select models only)	42
Configuring a PC Card	43
Inserting a PC Card	43
Removing a PC Card	44
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	45
Configuring an ExpressCard	45
Inserting an ExpressCard	46
Removing an ExpressCard	47
Using smart cards (select models only)	47
Inserting a smart card	48
Removing a smart card	48
Using a USB device	48
Connecting a USB device	48
Removing a USB device	49
Using 1394 devices (select models only)	49
Connecting a 1394 device	50
Removing a 1394 device	50
Using an eSATA device (select models only)	50
Connecting an eSATA device	51
Removing an eSATA device	51
Using optional external devices	52
Using optional external drives	52
Using the expansion port (select models only)	52
Using the docking connector (select models only)	53
Drives	54
Handling drives	54
Using hard drives	55
Improving hard drive performance	55
Using Disk Defragmenter	55
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only)	56
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	56
Managing power with a parked hard drive	56
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	57
Using optical drives (select models only)	57
Identifying the installed optical drive	57
Inserting an optical disc	58
Tray load	58
Slot load	58
Removing an optical disc	59
Tray load	59
When the disc tray opens normally	59
When the disc tray fails to open	59
Slot load	60
Sharing optical drives	61
Using RAID (select models only)	61
Security	62
Protecting the computer	62
Using passwords	62
Setting passwords in Windows	63
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	63
Managing an administrator password	64
Entering an administrator password	64
Managing a power-on password	65
Entering a power-on password	65
Using antivirus software	65
Using firewall software	65
Installing critical security updates	66
Installing an optional security cable	66
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	67
Locating the fingerprint reader	67
Maintenance	68
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning the display	68
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	68
Updating programs and drivers	68
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	69
Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	70
Using Setup Utility	70
Starting Setup Utility	70
Changing the language of Setup Utility	70
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	71
Displaying system information	71
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility	72
Exiting Setup Utility	72
Updating the BIOS	72
Determining the BIOS version	72
Downloading a BIOS update	73
Using System Diagnostics	74
Traveling with the computer	75
Troubleshooting resources	77
Electrostatic Discharge	78

Match case Limit results 1 per page

BIOS version information (also known as

ROM date

and

System BIOS

) can be displayed by pressing

fn+esc

(if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility.

Start Setup Utility.

Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select

File

System Information

To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes, click the

Exit

icon in the lower-left corner of

the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select

File

Ignore Changes and Exit

, and then press

enter

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download

and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the

AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery

power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the

download and installation, follow these instructions:

Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.

Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

Windows 7

—Select

Start

Help and Support

Maintain

Windows XP

—Select

Start

Help and Support

, and then select the software and drivers

update.

Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you

want to download.

At the download area, follow these steps:

Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your

computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information

to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.

Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is

downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.

NOTE:

If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before

installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the

download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:

Windows 7

—Open Windows Explorer by selecting

Start

Computer

Windows XP

—Open Windows Explorer by selecting

Start

My Computer

Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

Using Setup Utility