HP Pavilion 15-aw100 driver and firmware
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Product notice
This guide describes features that are common to most products. Some features may not be available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is...
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... computer and information ...40 Using passwords ...40 Setting Windows passwords ...40 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 41 Using Windows Hello (select products only) ...42 Using Internet security software ...42 Using antivirus software ...42 Using firewall software ...42 Installing software updates ...43 Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only 43 Securing your wireless...
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You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer or on a docking station. To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the computer, see Setting up HDMI audio on page 24. Before connecting speakers...
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... the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: Only internal hard drives are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is...
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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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...: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your 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...
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.... To view or change the settings: 1. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & Security. 2. Select Windows Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. To schedule a time for installing updates, select Advanced options, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only)
HP DaaS is a cloud-based IT...
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..., 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 Assistant app.
- or - Select the question mark icon in the taskbar. 2. Select Updates, and then select Check for...
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... failures. If HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is not installed on your computer, first you must download and install it. To download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows on page 46. After HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is installed, follow these steps to access it from HP Help and Support or HP Support Assistant. 1. To access HP PC Hardware...
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....hp.com/support. 2. Select Get software and drivers, select your type of product, and then enter the product name or
number in the search box that is displayed. 3. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, select Download, and then select a location on your
computer or a USB flash drive. The tool is downloaded to the selected location.
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
To install HP...
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...hp.com/support. 2. Select Get software and drivers, select your type of product, enter the product name or number in the
search box that is displayed, select your computer, and then select your operating system. 3. In the Diagnostics section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the Remote UEFI
version for the product.
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings...
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...If you need to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 54.
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media
To create HP Recovery media using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Software and Drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring and recovery
Restoring and recovery can be performed...
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... your computer are displayed.
Before you begin, note the following: ● 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. ● If the computer hard drive fails, HP Recovery media...
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...bottom 14, 15 display 7 keyboard area 8 left side 6 right side 4 connecting to a network 18 connecting to a wireless network 18 connecting to a WLAN 19 connecting to LAN 21 connector, power 4 control zone 8 corporate WLAN connection 19 critical battery level 33
customer support, accessibility 65
D Disk Cleanup software 36 Disk Defragmenter software 36 display components 7 drive light, identifying...
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...17 serial number 16 service 16 wireless certification 17 WLAN 17 left control zone, identifying 8 left side components 6 lights AC adapter and battery 4 camera 7 caps lock 9 drive 4 mute 9 power 9 RJ-45 (network) status 4 low battery level 33
M maintenance
Disk Cleanup 36 Disk Defragmenter 36 updating programs and drivers
37 managing power 30 MEID number 20 memory card reader, identifying 4 memory...
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... cable, installing 43 serial number, computer 16 service labels, locating 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 41 shipping the computer 38 shutdown 31 Sleep
exiting 30 initiating 30 Sleep and Hibernation, initiating 30 slots memory card reader 4 security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 36 Disk Defragmenter 36 locating 3 software installed locating 3 software updates, installing 43 sound. See audio...
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... available in all editions of Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 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 warranty...
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Display
Component
Description
(1)
Internal microphones
Record sound.
(2)
Camera light
On: The camera is in use.
(3)
Camera
Allows you to video chat, record video, or record still images. Some also provide HD (high-definition) or 3D capability, apps for gaming, or facial recognition software like Windows Hello. For details about using Windows Hello, see "Securing your computer and ...
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... Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE: The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) download instructions are provided in English only, and you must use a Windows computer to download and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe files are offered. There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device. Download the latest UEFI version 1. Go to http://www...
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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...