HP 110c-1048NR, 110c-1040DX, 110c-1001NR 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 device: Select Start > Help and Support, 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 will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software.

4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My 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 Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives TouchPad Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Top componentsRight TouchPad button LightKeys Front componentsStart Control Panel Performance Left-side components Right-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Initiating and exiting Standby Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Customizing power schemes Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Selecting a different power schemeConnecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyReenable Hibernation and Standby Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryShutting down the device Disposing of a used batteryInternet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless switchUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the device 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 cardsStopping and removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUSB devices Stopping and removing a USB device Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using the keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating Standby fn+f1Initiating QuickLock fn+f6 Switching the screen image fn+f2Decreasing screen brightness fn+f3 Increasing screen brightness fn+f4Muting speaker sound fn+f8 Decreasing speaker sound fn+f10Increasing speaker sound fn+f11 Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using optional external devices Using external drivesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing the language of the Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility Using the Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Security menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexJacks SIM
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