HP 1000 G2 manual Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager

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Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

Using SoftPaq Download Manager

HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information for HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily search for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them.

SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you to specify one or more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are available for download.

SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the database and software. If updates are found, they are downloaded and applied automatically.

SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the HP website. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you must first download and install the program. Go to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/sdm, and then follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager.

To download SoftPaqs:

1.Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box.

2.In the search box, type softpaq, and then tap HP SoftPaq Download Manager. Follow the instructions to download SoftPaqs.

NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, tap Yes.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Contacting support Vii Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTap Warranty and services Front Getting to know your tabletFront Rear Top Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To accessBottom Changing your tablets settingsLocating system information Changing your tablets viewFinding your hardware and software information Updating the software installed on the tabletLocating hardware Locating softwarePage Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a WlanInserting and removing a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyPage Using Bluetooth wireless devices Navigating using touch gestures Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Scrolling TappingFinger click Finger pinch zoomRotating select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the digital pen select models only Using the on-screen keyboardPage Connecting headphones Adjusting the volumeMultimedia AudioTap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound WebcamSetting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the tabletUsing the power meter and power settings Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Factory-sealed batteryUsing Battery Check Finding additional battery informationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeConserving battery power Using external AC powerPage External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardPage Using passwords SecurityProtecting the tablet Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareSetting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer SetupUsing HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesCleaning your tablet MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Performing a system recovery Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your informationChanging the boot device order Using f11 recovery toolsUsing Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using Computer Setup Computer Setup and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateSelect System Diagnostics Contacting support SupportSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the tablet Electrostatic discharge Index BiosVolume

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