HP G61-631NR driver and firmware
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Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 5
...the computer 2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3
Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4
Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 7
... computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
● QuickLock ● Power-on password
Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 14
... and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. Use the update link at
Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 20
... an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating 5 entering 5 managing 5
Q QuickLock 3
R registering fingerprints 12
S security
features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords set in 3 Setup Utility, passwords set in 3 software antivirus 6 critical updates 8 firewall 7
W Windows, passwords set in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7 - Page 6
... of the wireless devices are on.
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.
HP Connection Manager
Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only).
Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7 - Page 23
... improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to expand the list and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7 - Page 25
... notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7 - Page 8
... 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 9
... want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 21
... laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 26
... optical drive. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device
Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to
show all of the installed drives. 4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:
● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 29
... list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive. After...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 30
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted ...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 31
...14 removing, with power 18 using 12 optical drive 11, 12
P ports
external monitor 8 HDMI 9 projector, connecting 8
R region codes, DVD 16
S software
installing 5 multimedia 5 Windows Media Player 5 speakers 2
T troubleshooting
disc burning 24 disc play 22, 23 DVD movie play 23 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 Windows device drivers 26
V video...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 2
... reading or writing data)
Shock events may cause different error messages to be displayed such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device".
Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but may actually be caused by software issues. These software issues include (but are not limited to): File corruption File fragmentation...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
NO
Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on
image and latest firmware for product model installed
Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 6
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html
Installing SATA drivers
SATA...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 7
... is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases.
Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to
permit the hard drive to turn off when it is unused...