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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. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 75

Section	Page
Getting started	9
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	10
Knowing the parts	11
Identifying the hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	12
Keys	13
Front components	13
Right-side components	14
Left-side components	15
Display components	16
Bottom components	17
Removing the vanity cover	17
Replacing the vanity cover	19
Wireless antennas	20
Additional hardware components	21
Identifying the labels	21
Power management	23
Setting power options	23
Using power-saving states	23
Initiating and exiting Sleep	23
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	24
Using power plans	24
Viewing the current power plan	24
Selecting a different power plan	24
Customizing power plans	25
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	25
Using external AC power	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Using battery power	26
Displaying the remaining battery charge	27
Finding battery information in Help and Support	27
Using Battery Check	27
Inserting or removing the battery	27
Charging a battery	28
Maximizing battery discharge time	29
Managing low battery levels	29
Identifying low battery levels	29
Resolving a low battery level	30
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	30
Calibrating a battery	30
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	30
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	33
Disposing of a used battery	33
Shutting down the computer	33
Internet	35
Connecting to a wired network	36
Connecting to a wireless network	37
Using wireless devices	37
Identifying wireless and network icons	37
Using the wireless controls	38
Using the wireless action key	38
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	38
Using Wireless Assistant software	39
Using operating system controls	39
Using a WLAN	39
Setting up a WLAN	40
Protecting your WLAN	40
Connecting to a WLAN	41
Roaming to another network	42
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	43
Inserting a SIM	43
Removing a SIM	44
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	46
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	46
Multimedia	47
Multimedia features	47
Identifying your multimedia components	47
Adjusting the volume	49
Using the media activity action keys	51
Multimedia software	51
Using preinstalled multimedia software	52
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	52
Audio	53
Connecting external audio devices	53
Checking your audio functions	53
Video	54
Connecting an external monitor or projector	54
Webcam	55
Security	56
Protecting the computer	56
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	57
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	57
Administrator password	58
Managing an administrator password	58
Entering an administrator password	58
Power-on password	58
Managing a power-on password	59
Entering a power-on password	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	61
Installing critical updates	62
Digital cards	63
Inserting a digital card	63
Removing a digital card	64
USB devices	65
Using a USB device	65
Connecting a USB device	65
Removing a USB device	65
Pointing devices and keyboard	67
Setting pointing device preferences	67
Using the TouchPad	67
Scrolling	67
Pinching	68
Rotating	68
Connecting an external mouse	69
Using the keyboard	69
Using the action keys	69
Using hotkeys	70
Using the touch screen (select models only)	72
Tapping (or clicking)	72
Flicking	72
Dragging	72
Scrolling	72
Rotating	73
Pinching	73
Setting touch screen preferences	74
Drives	75
Identifying installed drives	75
Handling drives	75
Using external drives	76
Using optional external devices	77
Memory modules	78
Updating software	81
Updating the BIOS	82
Determining the BIOS version	82
Downloading a BIOS update	82
Updating programs and drivers	84
Changing QuickWeb settings	85
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	85
Setup Utility	86
Starting Setup Utility	86
Using Setup Utility	86
Changing the language of Setup Utility	86
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	86
Displaying system information	87
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	87
Exiting Setup Utility	87
Setup Utility menus	88
Main menu	88
Security menu	88
System Configuration menu	88
Diagnostics menu	89