HP Presario CQ61-300 - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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Backup and Recovery - Windows 7 - Page 10
... can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP 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 the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - 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 5 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 5
...
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 Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 6
... 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 click the link for software, driver, and BIOS 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...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 7
... 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 Update - Windows Vista and 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...
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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
... a recovery
NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
...
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 Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... 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 click the link for software, driver, and BIOS 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 26
... 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 24
... to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
To use the HP Web site to obtain 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7 - Page 8
... 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 9
... want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7 - Page 29
... 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...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 31
... > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for
software updates on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 8
... 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
... want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
... > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings to select how and when the utility should check for
software updates on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. 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...