HP Pavilion dm1-2100 - Entertainment Notebook PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... via the internet and was originally licensed for use on more than one computer, you may install and use the Software Product only on those computers. You may not separate component parts of the Software Product for use on more than one computer. You do not have
Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product.
c. Copying. You may...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 6
...the wireless network 21
Connecting to a wired network 22 Connecting to a wireless wide area network (WWAN) (select models only 22
Chapter 6: Using software
Identifying installed software 25 Using MediaSmart software 25 Installing software from an optical disc 26 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 26 Updating the software installed on the computer 27
Chapter 7: Backup and recovery (Windows only...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 31
...® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the 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.
Using MediaSmart software
MediaSmart turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 33
...since the computer left the factory. Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as the computer is connected to the Internet. To access links for updating installed software, refer to Help and Support.
Notebook Essentials...
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 91
... these steps: 1. Connect the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set to your computer. 2. Connect the bootable USB flash drive containing the extracted Disaster Recovery utility to a USB port on your computer. 3. Change the boot device order by turning on or restarting the computer, and then press f9. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the USB flash drive, and then press enter. 5. At...
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
...discs:
1. Select Start>All Programs>Recovery Manager>Recovery Disc Creation.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up your computer.
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9
Using antivirus software ...82 Using firewall software ...82 Installing critical updates ...83
10 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...85 Determining the BIOS version 85 Downloading a BIOS update 85 Updating programs and drivers ...87
11 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...89 Backing up your information ...90 Using Windows Backup and Restore 91 Using system restore points 91 When ...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 28
... that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or HP Wireless Assistant).
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ●...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 38
... 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...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 39
... 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 computer software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 46
... music, watch movies, and view pictures.
Using HP MediaSmart software
HP MediaSmart turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. Enjoy music and DVD and BD movies, view Internet and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections. NOTE: Use an optional external TV tuner (purchased separately) to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. MediaSmart includes: ● Listen to...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 47
... that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone). ● Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 59
... access software, as well as install applications and access data, by sharing an optical drive from another computer that has an optical drive and is on the same wired or wireless network. Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on another computer to be made available for other people to use on a network. NOTE: For information on setting up a home network...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 93
... to the operating system 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 at regular intervals, such as...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 94
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 96
...BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen 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...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 97
... programs and 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:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 102
... System Protection tab. 4. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the computer. Recovery Manager software repairs or restores the system if you experience system failure...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 111
... circuitry 31 network icon 18, 29 network jack, identifying 10 network key 29 network security codes network key 29 SSID 29 noise suppression circuitry, network cable 31 num lock, external keypad 62
O operating system 77 optical drive 48 optical drive, sharing 49
P passwords
administrator 80 power-on 81 set in Setup Utility 80 set in Windows 79 ports external monitor 10, 38 HDMI 11, 39 USB 10, 11...