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Updating the BIOS, Determining the BIOS version, Downloading a BIOS update, Exit Discarding Changes

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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Setup Utility. To display the BIOS information: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 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 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. Updating the BIOS 85

Section	Page
Getting started	11
Starting HP QuickWeb	12
Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb	13
Hardware features	14
Identifying the hardware	14
Top components	15
TouchPad	15
Lights	16
Buttons	17
Keys	18
Front components	19
Right-side components	20
Left-side components	21
Display components	22
Bottom components	23
Wireless antennas	24
Additional hardware components	25
Identifying the labels	26
Wireless and local area network	27
Using wireless devices	27
Identifying wireless and network status icons	28
Using the wireless controls	28
Using the wireless button	29
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)	29
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	30
Using operating system controls	30
Using a WLAN	31
Setting up a WLAN	31
Protecting your WLAN	32
Connecting to a WLAN	33
Roaming to another network	33
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	34
Inserting a SIM	35
Removing a SIM	36
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	37
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	37
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems	38
Cannot connect to a WLAN	38
Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network	39
Network icon for WLAN is not displayed	39
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable	39
WLAN connection is very weak	40
Cannot connect to the wireless router	40
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	41
Multimedia	42
Multimedia features	42
Identifying your multimedia components	43
Adjusting the volume	44
Multimedia software	46
Using HP MediaSmart software	46
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	46
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	46
Audio	47
Connecting external audio devices	47
Checking your audio functions	47
Video	48
Connecting an external monitor or projector	48
Connecting an HDMI device	49
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)	49
Webcam	50
Drives and external devices	51
Drives	51
Identifying installed drives	51
Handling drives	52
Improving hard drive performance	53
Using Disk Defragmenter	53
Using Disk Cleanup	53
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection	54
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	54
Managing power with a parked hard drive	54
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	55
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay	55
Using external drives	58
Connecting optional external drives	59
Sharing optical drives	59
External devices	60
Using a USB device	60
Connecting a USB device	60
Removing a USB device	61
Using Digital Media Slot cards	61
Inserting a digital card	61
Removing a digital card	62
Memory modules	63
Pointing devices and keyboard	67
Setting pointing device preferences	67
Using pointing devices	67
Using the TouchPad	67
Connecting an external mouse	67
Using the keyboard	68
Using hotkeys	68
Initiating Sleep	69
Switching the screen image	69
Decreasing screen brightness	70
Increasing screen brightness	70
Initiating QuickLock	70
Muting and restoring speaker sound	70
Decreasing speaker volume	70
Increasing speaker volume	70
Enabling the TouchPad	70
Using keypads	71
Using the embedded numeric keypad	71
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	71
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	72
Using an optional external numeric keypad	72
Power management	73
Setting power options	73
Using power-saving states	73
Initiating and exiting Sleep	73
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	74
Using the battery meter	74
Using power plans	75
Viewing the current power plan	75
Selecting a different power plan	75
Customizing power plans	75
Setting password protection on wakeup	75
Using external AC power	76
Connecting the AC adapter	77
Testing an AC adapter	77
Using battery power	78
Finding battery information in Help and Support	78
Using Battery Check	78
Displaying the remaining battery charge	79
Inserting or removing the battery	79
Charging a battery	80
Maximizing battery discharge time	81
Managing low battery levels	81
Identifying low battery levels	81
Resolving a low battery level	81
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	81
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	81
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	82
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	82
Calibrating a battery	83
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	83
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	83
Step 3: Discharge the battery	84
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	84
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	85
Conserving battery power	86
Storing a battery	86
Disposing of a used battery	86
Shutting down the computer	87
Security	88
Protecting the computer	88
Using passwords	89
Setting passwords in Windows	89
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	90
Administrator password	90
Managing an administrator password	90
Entering an administrator password	91
Power-on password	91
Managing a power-on password	91
Entering a power-on password	91
Using antivirus software	92
Using firewall software	92
Installing critical updates	93
Software updates	94
Updating the BIOS	95
Determining the BIOS version	95
Downloading a BIOS update	95
Updating programs and drivers	97
Backup and recovery	98
Creating recovery discs	99
Backing up your information	100
Using Windows Backup and Restore	101
Using system restore points	101
When to create restore points	101
Create a system restore point	101
Restore to a previous date and time	102
Performing a recovery	102
Recovering from the recovery discs	102
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	102
Setup Utility (BIOS)	104
Starting Setup Utility	104
Using Setup Utility	105
Changing the language of Setup Utility	105
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	105
Displaying system information	106
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	106
Exiting Setup Utility	107
Setup Utility menus	107
Main menu	107
Security menu	107
System Configuration menu	108
Diagnostics menu	108

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install

the new BIOS.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed

on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

BIOS version information (also known as

ROM date

and

System BIOS

) can be displayed by opening

Setup Utility.

To display the BIOS information:

Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for

Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press

f10

– or –

Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for

Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press

esc

. When the

Startup Menu is displayed, press

f10

If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select

the

Main

menu.

When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.

To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select

Exit

Exit Discarding Changes

, and then press

enter

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 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.

Updating the BIOS