HP Pavilion dv2-1200 - Entertainment Notebook PC driver and firmware
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Backup and Recovery - Windows 7 - Page 10
.... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6 Chapter...
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 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
... get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in
the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If...
Drives - Windows 7 - Page 16
... 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 comes with 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...
Drives - Windows 7 - Page 28
... Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to
show all of the installed drives. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." 4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software...
Drives - Windows 7 - Page 33
... have not previously setup Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Obtaining HP device drivers
1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.
2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in...
Drives - Windows 7 - Page 34
... 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...
Drives - Windows 7 - Page 35
... 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10
D device drivers
HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14, 20, 21 optical 2, 14 See also hard drive; optical drive
E external drive 14
H hard disk drive
external 14 installing 21 ProtectSmart Hard...
Software Updates - Windows 7 - Page 3
Table of contents
Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4
Index ...5
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Software Updates - Windows 7 - Page 5
... devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
Software Updates - Windows 7 - Page 6
...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...
Software Updates - Windows 7 - Page 7
... location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after...
Software Updates - Windows 7 - Page 8
Updating programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search
box, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 10
... 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 prompted to do so. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 24
..., 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 for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs
any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 27
... not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections.
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search
box, and then press enter...