HP V2610TN, V2630TN, V2628TN, V2629TN, V2620TN, V2619TN, V2698XX, V2655US Accessing ROM Information

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Accessing ROM Information

To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the currently installed ROM.

To display ROM information from within Windows

»Press the fn+esc hotkey. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system ROM is displayed as the BIOS (basic input-output system) date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To clear the display, press esc.

ROM information can also be displayed in the Setup Utility. The procedure for displaying ROM information is described in this section. For more information about using the Setup Utility, refer to the “Setup Utility” section later in this chapter.

To display ROM information in the Setup Utility:

1.To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt “Press <F10> to enter setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.If the Setup Utility does not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. (When the Main menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed.)

3.To close the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.)

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Contents Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Keyboard and Touchpad Multimedia Wireless Select Models Only Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Index Keys Top ComponentsComponent Description TouchPad Power Controls Lights Wireless Select Models Only Wireless and Volume ButtonsAntennae Safety, and Environmental NoticesFront Components Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Rear Components Ports and Jacks Left-Side ComponentsExpressCard Slot and Button Vent and Security Cable Slot Right-Side Components Component Description Mini Card and Memory Compartments Bottom ComponentsBays, Battery Latch and Vents Component Description Hardware Additional ComponentsOptical Discs Labels Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPadUsing the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Keyboard and Touchpad Identifying Hotkeys HotkeysHotkey Quick Reference Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkey Commands Using Hotkeys On the Internal KeyboardSwitch the Image Among Displays fn+f4 Open the Default Internet Browser fn+f3Open the Print Options Window fn+f2 Keyboard and Touchpad Initiate Standby fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Increase Screen Brightness fn+f8 Decrease Screen Brightness fn+f7Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12 Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f12 Display System Information fn+escKeypads Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadTurning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Using an External Numeric KeypadSelecting a Power Source Power SourcesTask Recommended Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter Displaying the Power Meter Icon Switching Between Battery External PowerPower Control and Light Locations Standby Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown OverviewsHibernation Leaving Your Work Power Turning the Computer On or Off Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresInitiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Using Power Schemes Power PreferencesSetting a Security Prompt Setting Other Power Preferences Processor Performance Controls Select Models Only Power Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Battery PackInserting a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack Power Obtaining Accurate Charge Information Monitoring the Battery Pack ChargeDisplaying Charge Reports Interpreting Charge Indicators Managing Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsWhen to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack How to CalibratePower Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Conserving Battery Pack PowerSelecting Power Conservation Settings Storing a Battery PackDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Internal Speakers MultimediaVolume Controls Volume can also be adjusted within some applications External Audio Devices Using the Audio-Out Headphone JackUsing the Audio-In Microphone Jack Connecting the Audio Connecting an S-Video DeviceExternal Video Devices Connecting the Video Displaying a Video Image Inserting an Optical Disc CD and DVD ProceduresRemoving 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 Identifying Your Software Multimedia SoftwareObserving the Copyright Warning Understanding DVD Region Settings Installing SoftwareChanging DVD Region Settings Wireless Features Wireless Select Models OnlyWireless 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 Public Wlan Connecting to a Wlan in Your HomeUsing Wireless Security Features To Learn More Identifying an 802.11 Wireless DeviceBluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Security Security FeaturesTo Protect Against Use This Security Feature QuickLock Passwords Set in Windows Types of PasswordsPasswords Set in the Setup Utility Coordinating Passwords Guidelines for Setting Passwords Managing an Administrator Password Administrator PasswordEntering an Administrator Password Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Managing a Power-On PasswordAntivirus Software Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Device Connections Connecting a Powered DeviceConnecting a USB Device Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Stopping a USB device Connecting a 1394 DeviceRequired USB Software Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Stopping a 1394 Device Connecting a Communication DeviceDigital Cards Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting an Optional Digital Card Removing a Digital Card Hardware Upgrades and Replacements ExpressCards What Is an ExpressCard?Selecting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Drives Using the IDE Drive LightAdding 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 Increasing Memory MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Software Updates Software Updates Recovery System SoftwareHP Software Update Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Product Information Accessing ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a ROM UpdateInstalling a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM Software Update Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Using System Restore Software RecoveryRestoring to a Restore Point Setting a Restore PointOpening the Setup Utility Setup UtilityChanging the Language of the Setup Utility Displaying System Information Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilitySelect Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 Restoring Default Settings Setup UtilityUsing Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Main Menu Setup Utility MenusSecurity Menu Diagnostics Menu System Configuration MenuOperating Environment SpecificationsRated Input Power Feature Support Expansion Port Input/Output SignalsIndex 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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