HP V2612TN Preparing for a Software Update, HP Software Update, Accessing Product Information

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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software

HP Software Update

HP Software Update is a utility included on the computer that automatically checks for software updates from HP. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of software updates and support alerts for the computer.

To run HP Software Update:

»Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update.

Preparing for a Software Update

ÄCAUTION: If your computer connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update.

Accessing Product Information

To access the updates for your computer, you may need the following information:

■The product category is computer.

■The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided on the service tag. The information on the service tag is provided in the Help and Support Center and on the service tag label affixed to the bottom of the computer.

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Contents Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Keyboard and Touchpad Multimedia Wireless Select Models Only Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Index Top Components KeysComponent Description TouchPad Power Controls Lights Wireless and Volume Buttons Wireless Select Models OnlySafety, and Environmental Notices AntennaeFront Components Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Rear Components Left-Side Components Ports and JacksExpressCard Slot and Button Vent and Security Cable Slot Right-Side Components Component Description Bottom Components Mini Card and Memory CompartmentsBays, Battery Latch and Vents Component Description Additional Components HardwareOptical Discs Labels TouchPad Identifying TouchPad ComponentsUsing the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Keyboard and Touchpad Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysHotkey Quick Reference Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkey Commands Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open the Default Internet Browser fn+f3 Switch the Image Among Displays fn+f4Open the Print Options Window fn+f2 Keyboard and Touchpad Initiate Standby fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease Screen Brightness fn+f7 Increase Screen Brightness fn+f8Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12 Display System Information fn+esc Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f12Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad KeypadsTurning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Using an External Numeric Keypad Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You WorkPower Sources Selecting a Power SourceTask Recommended Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter Switching Between Battery External Power Displaying the Power Meter IconPower Control and Light Locations Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews StandbyHibernation Leaving Your Work Power Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Turning the Computer On or OffTask Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from StandbyInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Power Preferences Using Power SchemesSetting a Security Prompt Setting Other Power Preferences Processor Performance Controls Select Models Only Power Battery Pack Inserting or Removing a Battery PackInserting a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack Power Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationDisplaying Charge Reports Managing Low-Battery Conditions Interpreting Charge IndicatorsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsCalibrating a Battery Pack When to CalibrateHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackPower Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Pack Power Conserving Power as You WorkStoring a Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation SettingsDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Multimedia Internal SpeakersVolume Controls Volume can also be adjusted within some applications Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack External Audio DevicesUsing the Audio-In Microphone Jack Connecting an S-Video Device Connecting the AudioExternal Video Devices Connecting the Video Displaying a Video Image CD and DVD Procedures Inserting an Optical DiscRemoving an Optical Disc With Power Removing an Optical Disc Without Power Using Media Activity Hotkeys Setting AutoPlay Preferences Protecting Playback Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Multimedia Software Identifying Your SoftwareObserving the Copyright Warning Installing Software Understanding DVD Region SettingsChanging DVD Region Settings Wireless Select Models Only Wireless FeaturesWireless Controls Wireless Devices Select Models Only 802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Setting Up a Wlan in Your Home Connecting to a Wlan in Your Home Connecting to a Public WlanUsing Wireless Security Features Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device To Learn MoreBluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Security Features SecurityTo Protect Against Use This Security Feature QuickLock Types of Passwords Passwords Set in WindowsPasswords Set in the Setup Utility Coordinating Passwords Guidelines for Setting Passwords Administrator Password Managing an Administrator PasswordPower-On Password Entering an Administrator PasswordManaging a Power-On Password Entering a Power-On PasswordAntivirus Software Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Connecting a Powered Device Device ConnectionsConnecting a USB Device Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device Stopping a USB deviceRequired USB Software Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Communication Device Stopping a 1394 DeviceDigital Cards Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting an Optional Digital Card Removing a Digital Card Hardware Upgrades and Replacements What Is an ExpressCard? ExpressCardsConfiguring an ExpressCard Selecting an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Using the IDE Drive Light DrivesAdding a Drive to the System Caring for Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory Increasing MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Software Updates Recovery System Software Software UpdatesPreparing for a Software Update HP Software UpdateAccessing Product Information Accessing ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading a ROM UpdateInstalling a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM Software Update Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System RestoreSetting a Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointSetup Utility Opening the Setup UtilityChanging the Language of the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Displaying System InformationRestoring Default Settings Setup Utility Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus Main MenuSecurity Menu System Configuration Menu Diagnostics MenuSpecifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Expansion Port Input/Output Signals Feature SupportIndex See also cables Index-3 Index-4 See also buttons display switch See also CDs drives DVDs ROM Shift key VCR

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