HP CQ10-120CA, CQ10-112NR, CQ10-130EF, CQ10-110SB, CQ10-100EB manual Updating software

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Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.

Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

To update the software, follow these steps, which are explained in the remainder of this guide:

1.Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS 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, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.

2.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.

3.Install the updates.

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Contents Compaq Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives Top components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLight Right TouchPad buttonFront components KeysStart Control Panel System and Security Right-side components Left-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepSelecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing a power plan Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon wakeup Using battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Shutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Page Internet Connecting to a wired network Identifying wireless and network status icons Connecting to a wireless networkUsing wireless devices Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless switch Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareUsing a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use wireless encryptionRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Click Customize notification iconsMultimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from the Internet Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoWebcam Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Digital cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card USB devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Sleep Function HotkeyIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screenDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker sound Muting speaker soundDecreasing speaker sound Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using external drives Using optional external devices Sharing optical drivesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Updating programs and drivers Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGAJacks SIM

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