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

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Updating programs and drivers

To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:

1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:

Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain, and then select the software and drivers update.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.

3.At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will be downloaded. You must access this path when you are ready to install the software.

4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.

5.Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

6.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.

7.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The installation begins.

8.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.

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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 Identifying the hardware Knowing the partsTop components TouchPadRight TouchPad button LightKeys Front componentsStart Control Panel System and Security Left-side components Right-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepViewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing a power plan Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon wakeup Connecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable 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 the wireless switch Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse wireless encryption Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Using HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia features Click Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeMultimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from the Internet Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Passwords set in Setup Utility Passwords set in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Inserting a digital card Digital cardsRemoving a digital card USB devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Switching the screenIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker sound Muting speaker soundDecreasing speaker sound Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using external drives Sharing optical drives Using optional external devicesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Updating programs and drivers Starting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexJacks SIM
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