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Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 5
Table of contents
Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5
Index ...6
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Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 7
... Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 2. Access the updates by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or inserting the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 3. Install...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 8
...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 pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. To use Computer Setup for displaying...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 9
... location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be 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...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 10
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.
4 Updating software
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 11
... drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
● Click a software update link in Help and Support. - or -
● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to download the software for your computer model.
2. Follow the instructions...
Software Update - Windows Vista - Page 12
Index
B BIOS update
downloading 3 installing 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and
drivers 5 U updates, software 1
6 Index
HP 520 and 530 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista - Page 4
... and installing hardware 3-4 Locating and installing software 3-5
Updating the software installed on the computer. . . 3-6 Finding the user guides 3-6 Turning off the computer correctly 3-6
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources 4-1 Quick troubleshooting 4-1
The computer is unable to start up 4-1 The computer screen is blank 4-2 Software is functioning abnormally 4-3 The computer is...
HP 520 and 530 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista - Page 27
... all cables, and turn the power off and then back on.
✎ For information on setting up a home wireless network connection, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).
✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to the mobile network operator information included with your computer.
Help and Support
If the preceding questions and...
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 4
... and installing hardware 3-4 Locating and installing software 3-5
Updating the software installed on the computer. . . 3-6 Finding the user guides 3-6 Turning off the computer correctly 3-6
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources 4-1 Quick troubleshooting 4-1
The computer is unable to start up 4-1 The computer screen is blank 4-2 Software is functioning abnormally 4-3 The computer is...
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 27
... all cables, and turn the power off and then back on.
✎ For information on setting up a home wireless network connection, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).
✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to the mobile network operator information included with your computer.
Help and Support
If the preceding questions and...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 9
...; Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 11
...) lets you remotely update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software CD...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 16
... Deployment Solutions 2
C Client Manager software 2 Computer Setup utility 2
D deployment, software 2
H HP OpenView Radia Management
Solutions 2, 4 HP Universal Print Driver,
using 9
I image, computer 2 Intel Centrino Pro technology 8
S software
deployment 2 recovery 2 updates 2 System Software Manager 5
U updates, software 2
W Web sites
HP Universal Print Driver 9 Intel Centrino Pro 6 Intel...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 23
... system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Obtain updates, as they are released, from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 26
... software 15
C cable, security 19 Computer Setup
device security 11 DriveLock password 8 power-on password 6 setup password 5 stringent security 11 critical updates, software 17
D device security 11 DriveLock password
changing 10 description 8 entering 10 removing 10 setting 9
F firewall software 16
H HP ProtectTools Security
Manager 18
P passwords
administrator 3 DriveLock 8 power-on 6 setup...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 8
... Type II PC Cards.
NOTE: Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported.
CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers:
Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 10
... is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening Help and Support (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...
HP 500 Notebook PC & HP 510 Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 4
...responding . . . . . 4-4 The computer is unusually warm 4-5 An external device is not working 4-6 The home wireless network connection is not working 4-6 Help and Support Center 4-7 Contacting Customer Care 4-8
A Connect to the Internet from your home
Choosing an ISP A-1 Using the New Connection Wizard A-2
Choosing the type of Internet connection A-2
B Backup and recovery
Safeguarding your...
HP 500 Notebook PC & HP 510 Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 33
...; Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on.
■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on.
✎ For information on setting up a home wireless network connection, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only).
✎ For...