HP Pavilion dv3100 - Entertainment Notebook PC driver and firmware
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Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
... on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer...
Security - Windows Vista - 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 4 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 14
... receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Updates to Windows and other
Microsoft®...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 20
... 4 antivirus software 6
C cable, security 9 critical updates, software 8
E entering a power-on password 5 entering an administrator
password 4
F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7
M managing a power-on
password 4 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering...
Software Updates - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 Vista - Page 7
...
update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer is connected to a network, consult 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...
Software Updates - Windows Vista - Page 8
... connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 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 identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps...
Software Updates - Windows Vista - Page 9
... 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 the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting...
Software Updates - Windows Vista - Page 10
... 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
... the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Properties > Wireless Assistant > Apply. For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 28
... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may include
the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 30
...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 device software for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software.
24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 10
...of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 10
... is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening Help and Support (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
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.
Recovering from the partition on the hard drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 31
... for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/HP Software & Drivers. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your computer model number in the Search
field and then press Enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Question or keywords field, press Enter, and follow the instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 32
... Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for your computer operating...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
... these 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 with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 45
... Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and then select Customer Service >
Software & Driver downloads. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer model number
in the Search box, and then press Enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Question or keywords box, press Enter, and follow the on-screen instructions.
A device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 46
... Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for your computer operating...