HP Beats Special Edition 15-p300 driver and firmware
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...Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details.
To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying...
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... new features include the following: ● Enhanced Start menu ● Shut down from the Start menu ● Improved search options ● Enhanced backup and recovery information For details about your computer hardware and software, see the User Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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... you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
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... product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
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● Product details for your computer
To access the latest user guide, go tohttp://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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... features are available in all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express...
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7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory. NOTE: To start Setup...
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... power cord from the AC outlet. ● Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. ● Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support...
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... Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 92. b. Hard drive c. BIOS
3. When the diagnostic tool opens, select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. On a tablet, press the volume down button to stop a diagnostic test.
NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test on computers...
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... Drivers & Downloads. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
- or - Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you want.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device...
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..., or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
1. Access the page on the HP website that provides software for your computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to
download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note of...
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... you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
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... storage device.
CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory must be manually...
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...Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details. To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software terms By installing, copying...
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... your computer and information ...40 Using passwords ...40 Setting Windows passwords ...40 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 41 Using the fingerprint reader (select products only 41 Using Internet security software ...42 Using antivirus software ...42 Using firewall software ...42 Installing software updates ...42 Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only 43 Securing your wireless...
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... recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your equipment. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available. If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions: 1. Type support in the...
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... DSL or cable modem and your home network to
protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should...
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... their company assets. HP Touchpoint Manager helps protect devices against malware and other attacks, monitors device health, and enables you to reduce time spent solving end-user device and security issues. You can quickly download and install the software, which is highly cost effective relative to traditional in-house solutions.
Securing your wireless network
When you set up a WLAN or...
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... Drivers & Downloads. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
- or - Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you want.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device...
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... you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer. IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
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... 43 serial number 15 serial number, computer 15 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on
wakeup 28 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 41 shipping the computer 38 shutdown 35 Sleep
exiting 28 initiating 28 Sleep and Hibernation initiating 27 slots memory card reader 6 security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 36 Disk Defragmenter 36 HP 3D DriveGuard 36 software updates, installing 42...