HP Pavilion dv3-4300 driver and firmware
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Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 5
... wireless network 13 Setting up a wireless network 13 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 14 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 14 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 15 Connecting to a wired network 15 Installing additional hardware and software 16 Installing hardware 16 Locating and installing software 16 Updating the software installed...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 22
... your optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site.
Updating the software installed on...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 40
...& Comfort Guide 10 shipping the computer 31 shutdown procedures 17 Skype 8 Sleep 19 software
antivirus 9 identifying 2 installing 16 safeguarding information 23 troubleshooting 20 updating 16
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solid-state drive (SSD) 26, 27 specifications
altitude 29 humidity 29 input power 29 operating environment 29 temperature 29 startup problems, troubleshooting 19 surge protection 10 system recovery 23, 26...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 100
.... 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 using 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.
Recovering...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9
... passwords in Windows 87 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 88 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password 89 Managing a power-on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical security updates ...93 Installing an optional security cable...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 10
Appendix B Software updates ...103 Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...106
Index ...107
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User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 23
... one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless action key ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls
Using the wireless action key
The...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 32
... 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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 33
... are alphanumeric codes that identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for
instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network in an office or at a public Internet chat room, contact
the network administrator to obtain the codes...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 47
... sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 52
... 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 for hardware changes. Windows...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 55
A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer.
A device driver must be reinstalled
1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2. Select 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 the...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 56
... file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 79
... creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of the...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 113
... among hardware 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 Help and Support for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 114
... the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 115
... 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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 116
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 Web 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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 118
... 68 cord, power 10 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 55 critical security updates,
installing 93
D default settings, restoring 99 device drivers
HP drivers 45 Windows drivers 46 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 78 inserting 78 removing 79 stopping 79 Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 71 Disk Defragmenter software 70 disk performance 70 display image...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 120
... TouchPad gesture 27 secondary hard drive self
test 102 security cable slot 6 security cable, installing 94 Security menu 101 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility
changing the language 98 displaying system
information 99 exiting 99 menus 101 navigating 98 passwords set in 88 restoring default settings 99 selecting 98 starting 97 shutdown...