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B Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the computer might be available on the HP Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information about installing and troubleshooting the software. To update the software: 1. Identify the computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer interacts with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, refer to Help and Support. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 106 Appendix B Software updates

Section	Page
Getting started	11
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	12
Features	13
Identifying hardware	13
Components	14
Top components	14
TouchPad	14
TouchPad buttons	15
Lights	16
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only)	17
Keys	18
Front components	19
Right-side components	19
Left-side components	20
Bottom components	21
Display components	22
Wireless antennas	23
Additional hardware components	24
Labels	25
Wireless, local area network, and modem	26
Using wireless devices	26
Identifying wireless and network status icons	27
Using the wireless controls	27
Using the wireless action key	27
Using HP Wireless Assistant	28
Using operating system controls	28
Using a WLAN	29
Setting up a WLAN	29
Protecting your WLAN	30
Connecting to a WLAN	31
Roaming to another network	31
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	32
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	32
Connecting to a local area network	33
Pointing devices and keyboard	34
Using pointing devices	34
Setting pointing device preferences	34
Using the TouchPad	34
Turning the TouchPad on and off	34
Using TouchPad gestures	35
Scrolling	35
Pinching	36
Using the touch screen (select models only)	36
Calibrating the touch screen	37
Performing actions on the touch screen	38
Performing clicks	38
Performing flicks	38
Changing or testing click settings	38
Changing or creating flick assignments	38
Setting touch screen preferences	39
Connecting an external mouse	39
Using the action keys	39
Using the hotkey	41
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	42
Multimedia	43
Multimedia features	43
Identifying your multimedia components	44
Adjusting the volume	45
Using the media activity keys	46
Multimedia software	47
Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software	47
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	47
Installing multimedia software from a disc	47
Audio	49
Connecting external audio devices	49
Checking your audio functions	49
Video	50
Connecting an external monitor or projector	50
Connecting an HDMI device	51
Configuring audio for HDMI	51
Webcam	52
Power management	53
Setting power options	53
Using power-saving states	53
Initiating and exiting Sleep	53
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	54
Using the battery meter	54
Using power plans	54
Viewing the current power plan	55
Selecting a different power plan	55
Customizing power plans	55
Setting password protection on wakeup	55
Using external AC power	56
Connecting the AC adapter	57
Using battery power	58
Finding battery information in Help and Support	58
Using Battery Check	58
Displaying the remaining battery charge	58
Inserting or removing the battery	59
Charging a battery	60
Maximizing battery discharge time	60
Managing low battery levels	61
Identifying low battery levels	61
Resolving a low battery level	61
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	61
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	61
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	61
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	61
Calibrating a battery	62
Conserving battery power	63
Storing a battery	64
Disposing of a used battery	64
Replacing the battery	64
Switching between graphics modes (select models only)	65
Shutting down the computer	65
Drives	67
Handling drives	67
Optical drive	68
Identifying the installed optical drive	68
Using optical discs	68
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)	69
CD-R discs	69
CD-RW discs	69
DVD±R discs	69
DVD±RW discs	69
LightScribe DVD+R discs	69
Blu-ray Discs (BD)	69
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD	70
Configuring AutoPlay	71
Changing DVD region settings	71
Observing the copyright warning	72
Copying a CD or DVD	72
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD	73
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD	74
Using external drives	75
Improving hard drive performance	76
Using Disk Defragmenter	76
Using Disk Cleanup	76
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection	77
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	77
Managing power with a parked hard drive	77
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	78
Replacing a drive in the hard drive bay	79
External devices	82
Using a USB device	82
Connecting a USB device	82
Removing a USB device	83
Using an eSATA device	83
Connecting an eSATA device	84
Removing an eSATA device	85
External media cards	86
Using Digital Media Slot cards	86
Inserting a digital card	86
Removing a digital card	87
Memory modules	88
Security	92
Protecting the computer	92
Using passwords	93
Setting passwords in Windows	93
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	94
Administrator password	94
Managing an administrator password	95
Entering an administrator password	95
Power-on password	95
Managing a power-on password	96
Entering a power-on password	96
Using antivirus software	97
Using firewall software	97
Installing critical security updates	98
Installing an optional security cable	98
Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only)	99
Locating the Fingerprint Reader	99
Registering fingerprints	100
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	101
Troubleshooting	102
Cannot connect to a WLAN	102
Cannot connect to a preferred network	103
Network icon is not displayed	103
Current network security codes are unavailable	103
WLAN connection is very weak	104
Cannot connect to the wireless router	104
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD	104
The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive	105
A CD, DVD, or BD does not play	106
A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically	107
A DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically	107
A DVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display	107
The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion	107
A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display	108
A device driver must be reinstalled	108
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	108
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers	109
Changing QuickWeb settings	110
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	110
Setup Utility (BIOS)	111
Starting Setup Utility	111
Using Setup Utility	111
Changing the language of Setup Utility	111
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	112
Displaying system information	112
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	112
Exiting Setup Utility	113
Setup Utility menus	113
Main menu	113
Security menu	114
System Configuration menu	114
Diagnostics menu	115
Software updates	116
Updating the BIOS	117
Determining the BIOS version	117
Downloading a BIOS update	117
Updating programs and drivers	118
Backup and recovery	119
Creating recovery discs	120
Backing up your information	121
Using Windows Backup and Restore	122
Using system restore points	122
When to create restore points	122
Create a system restore point	122
Restore to a previous date and time	123
Performing a recovery	123
Recovering from the recovery discs	123
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	123

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Software updates

Updated versions of the software provided with the computer might be available on the HP Web site.

Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called

SoftPaqs

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information about installing

and troubleshooting the software.

To update the software:

Identify the computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS

update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer.

If the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any

software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

NOTE:

The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the

operating system, determines how the computer interacts with the hardware devices, and provides

for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.

NOTE:

Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the

computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing

software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, refer to Help and

Support.

Access the updates on the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com

Install the updates.

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Appendix B

Software updates