HP D3H85UTABA, 900 G1 D3H88UT#ABA 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 tabletRear Only. See Locating system information 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 onlyUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using touch screen gestures Navigating using touch gesturesOne-finger slide TappingPinching/stretching ScrollingRotating select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Left-edge swipeTap Change PC settings, and then tap General Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the digital pen select models only Page 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 digital storage cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPage Using passwords SecurityProtecting the tablet Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareSetting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in HP Bios SettingsUsing HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesCleaning your tablet MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using f11 recovery toolsChanging the boot device order Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using HP Bios Settings HP Bios SettingsStarting HP Bios Settings Bios SettingsDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosContacting support SupportSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the tablet Electrostatic discharge Index BiosWlan