HP Pavilion g4-2000 driver and firmware
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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 8
... Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 38
... required for the card. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that are
supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer.
Inserting an ExpressCard
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 61
..., and follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager.
To download SoftPaqs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager.
2. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models. Select Show...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 65
...not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 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 the date...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 71
... security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17
D digital card
inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk Cleanup software 37 Disk Defragmenter software 37 DisplayPort, connecting 15 drive light 38 drive media 19 drives external 34 handling 36 hard 34
optical 34 using 37
E electrostatic discharge 60 entering a power-on password
47 entering an administrator
password 46 eSATA cable...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 72
... a modem cable
adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10
N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2
O operating system controls 4 optical disc
inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34
P passwords
set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
NO
Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on
image and latest firmware for product model installed
Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html
Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in any way damage an SSD if installed.
Firmware & Product Updates
It is important...
User Guide HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 8
... ...75 Setting Windows passwords 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 76 Using the fingerprint reader ...77 Registering fingerprints ...77 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 77 Using Internet security software ...78 Using antivirus software ...78 Using firewall software ...78 Installing software updates ...79 Installing Windows security updates 79 Installing HP and...
User Guide HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 89
.... ● Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the
Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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...
User Guide HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 102
..., connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Click Refresh. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download. 4. 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 the...
User Guide HP Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 120
... identifying 10 security cable, installing 80 security, wireless 20 serial number 13 serial number, computer 13 setting password protection on
wakeup 43 setting power options 40 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS)
changing the language 88 displaying system information
89 exiting 90 navigating and selecting 89 passwords set in 76 restoring factory settings 90 sharing optical drives 68 shutdown 39...
HP Pavilion g4 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
...Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using the recovery media
1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external
optical drive, and then restart the computer. - or - Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 8
...
Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65
Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock 66
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 75
.... ● Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the
Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 86
...Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using the recovery media
1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external
optical drive, and then restart the computer. - or - Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 94
... 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...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 99
...49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 46 original system recovery 75
P passwords
Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 33 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 Intel Wireless Music 26 USB 2.0 5, 22 USB 3.0 6, 22 VGA 24 power battery...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 100
... 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels
locating 14 setting password protection on
wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
64 shipping the computer 61 shutdown 44 Sleep
exiting 36 initiating 36 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 HP Connection Manager 16 software updates, installing 65...