HP B5R45UA, dv7-7135us manual Updating programs and drivers

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Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run the latest technology available. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your equipment.

Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onOr see Managing power on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerKeys By selecting Start Control Panel HardwareSound Beats Audio Control Panel Num lock key Bottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats AudioUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorChecking the sound IconDefinitionConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryUsing HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discSharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationLocating your security software Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePassUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Backing up system and personal informationCreating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakAudio problems Power management problemsNetwork status icon is not displayed Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapterContacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi