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8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal computer performance and to be sure your computer remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your computer as they become available. As with any other software modification, it is strongly recommended that you set a restore point before beginning a software update. For instructions, refer to "Using System Restore" later in this chapter. Updated versions of the software provided 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 a utility included on the computer that automatically checks for software updates from HP. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of software updates and support alerts for the computer. To run HP Software Update: » Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update. Hardware and Software Guide 8-1

Section	Page
Hardware and Software Guide	1
Contents	3
Hardware	10
Top Components	11
Keys	11
TouchPad	13
Power Controls	14
DVD Button	15
Media Button	16
Media Controls-Media Activity Buttons	17
Media Controls-Volume, Back and OK Buttons	18
Lights	19
Camera and Microphone (Select Models Only)	20
Wireless Lights and Button (Select Models Only)	21
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)	22
Front Components	23
Speakers, Jacks, Display Release Button and Infrared Lens	23
Lights	24
Rear Components	25
Left-Side Components	27
Ports and Jacks	27
ExpressCard Slot and Button	28
Vent and Security Cable Slot	29
Right-Side Components	30
Ports and Jack	30
Digital Media Slot Components and Optical Drive	31
Bottom Components	32
Mini Card and Memory Compartments	32
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents	33
Additional Components	34
Hardware	34
Optical Discs	35
Labels	36
Keyboard and TouchPad	37
TouchPad	38
Identifying TouchPad Components	38
Using the TouchPad	39
Setting TouchPad Preferences	39
Hotkeys	41
Identifying Hotkeys	41
Hotkey Quick Reference	42
Using Hotkey Procedures	43
Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard	43
Using Hotkey Commands	43
Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	43
Open the Print Options Window (fn+f2)	44
Open the Default Internet Browser (fn+f3)	44
Switch Image Among Displays (fn+f4)	44
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	45
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	46
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)	46
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)	46
Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	47
Display System Information (fn+esc)	48
Media Menu Controls Buttons	49
Finding DVD and Media Button Information	50
Finding Media Activity Button Information	50
Finding Volume Button Information	50
Keypads	51
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad	51
Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off	52
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys	53
Using an External Numeric Keypad	53
Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work	54
Power	55
Power Sources	56
Selecting a Power Source	56
Connecting the AC Adapter	57
Switching Between Battery and External Power	58
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	58
Power Control and Light Locations	59
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews	60
Standby	60
Hibernation	60
Determining Whether the Computer Is Off or in Hibernation	61
Enabling or Disabling Hibernation	62
Leaving Your Work	62
Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth Communication (Select Models Only)	64
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	64
Turning the Computer On or Off	65
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	66
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	67
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	68
Power Preferences	68
Using Power Schemes	68
Setting a Security Prompt	69
Setting Other Power Preferences	69
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	71
Battery Pack	73
Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack	73
Inserting a Battery Pack	73
Replacing a Battery Pack	74
Removing a Battery Pack	74
Charging a Battery Pack	75
Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge	76
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	76
Displaying Charge Reports	77
Interpreting Charge Indicators	77
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	78
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	78
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	79
Calibrating a Battery Pack	79
When to Calibrate	80
How to Calibrate	80
Conserving Battery Pack Power	83
Conserving Power as You Work	83
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	84
Storing a Battery Pack	84
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	85
Multimedia	86
Volume Controls	87
Internal Speakers	88
External Audio Devices	89
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	89
Using the Embedded Microphone (Select Models Only)	90
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks	90
Connecting the Audio-Out Jacks	90
Setting Audio Output Preferences	91
External Video Devices	92
Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only)	92
Connecting the Audio	92
Connecting the Video	93
Displaying a Video Image	94
Using the HP Webcam (Select Models Only)	94
Capturing Video on the HP Webcam	95
Streaming Video with an Instant Message Program	96
Taking Still Photographs with the HP Webcam	97
Adjusting Camera Properties	97
Guidelines for Using the HP Webcam	99
CD and DVD Procedures	100
Inserting an Optical Disc	100
Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)	101
Removing an Optical Disc (without Power)	102
Controlling Disc Activity	103
Using the Media Activity Buttons	104
Protecting Playback	105
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process	106
Multimedia Software	106
Identifying Your Software	106
Observing the Copyright Warning	107
Installing Software	107
Understanding DVD Region Settings	107
Changing DVD Region Settings	108
Using the QuickPlay Buttons	109
Using QuickPlay Software (Select Models Only)	110
Wireless (Select Models Only)	112
Wireless Features	112
Wireless Controls	113
802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	114
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	115
Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home	116
Connecting to a Public WLAN	117
Using Wireless Security Features	117
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device	118
To Learn More	118
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	119
Security	121
Security Features	121
QuickLock	123
Types of Passwords	123
Passwords Set in Windows	124
Passwords Set in the Setup Utility	124
Coordinating Passwords	125
Guidelines for Setting Passwords	126
Administrator Password	126
Managing an Administrator Password	127
Entering an Administrator Password	127
Power-On Password	128
Managing a Power-On Password	128
Entering a Power-On Password	129
Antivirus Software	129
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	130
Firewall Software	131
Optional Security Cable	132
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements	133
Device Connections	133
Connecting a Powered Device	133
Connecting a USB Device	134
Stopping a USB Device	135
Required USB Software	135
Connecting a 1394 Device	136
Stopping a 1394 Device	137
Connecting a Communication Device	137
Digital Cards	138
Using the Digital Media Slot Light	139
Inserting an Optional Digital Card	140
Removing an Optional Digital Card	141
What Is an ExpressCard?	142
Selecting an ExpressCard	142
Configuring an ExpressCard	143
Inserting an ExpressCard	143
Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard	145
Drives	147
Adding a Drive to the System	147
Using the IDE Drive Light	147
Caring for Drives	148
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	149
Memory	153
Increasing Memory	153
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	154
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software	159
Software Updates	159
HP Software Update	159
Preparing for a Software Update	160
Accessing Product Information	160
Accessing ROM Information	160
Downloading and Installing an Update	162
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	163
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM Software Update	166
Software Recovery	168
Using System Restore	168
Setting a Restore Point	169
Restoring to a Restore Point	169
Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)	170
Setup Utility	171
Opening the Setup Utility	171
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility	172
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	173
Displaying System Information	174
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility	175
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features	176
Closing the Setup Utility	177
Setup Utility Menus	178
Main Menu	178
Security Menu	178
System Configuration Menu	179
Diagnostics Menu	179
Specifications	180
Operating Environment	180
Rated Input Power	181
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals	182