HP Pavilion 17-f200 driver and firmware
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Pavilion 17 Notebook PC Pavilion 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... 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 warranty...
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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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..., 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 Assistant app. - or - Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Updates, and then click Check for...
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... to stop a diagnostic test on computers or tablets with a keyboard, press esc.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device: Download the latest UEFI version: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed. 2. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, click...
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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 ...56 Using passwords ...56 Setting Windows passwords 57 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 57 Using Internet security software ...57 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing software updates ...58 Installing critical security updates 58 Installing HP and third-party software updates 58 Securing your wireless network ...59...
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... to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Component (1)
Power light
(2)
Hard drive light
(3)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jack...
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... optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and...
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... and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable...
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... well with the most 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 update notifications when they become available.
Cleaning your computer
Use the following products to safely...
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... c, and then select Control Panel. Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing HP and third-party software updates
HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location...
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... HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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.
Starting Setup...
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... support, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 63.
What 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...
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... then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory.
● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.
● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating...
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... 46
Beats Audio 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 Beats Audio hot key 25 BIOS
determining version 60 downloading an update 61 updating 60 Bluetooth device 18, 21 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing 67 bottom 17 buttons left TouchPad 12 power 14 right TouchPad 12
C caps lock light, identifying 13 caring for your computer 53 cleaning your computer 53 components
bottom 16 display 11 left...
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slots memory card reader 9, 10, 23 security cable 7, 10
software Disk Cleanup 52 Disk Defragmenter 52
software updates, installing 58 speakers
connecting 25 identifying 14, 24 storing a battery 46 subwoofer, identifying 16 supported discs, recovery 64 system recovery 65 system restore point creating 64 system restore point, creating 63
T temperature 46 testing an AC adapter 47 testing audio ...