HP 3111000NR manual Installing critical updates

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Installing critical updates

CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.

Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines:

●Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. Use the update link at Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

●Run Windows Update at regular intervals, such as once a month.

●Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Identifying the hardware Hardware featuresTop components TouchPadComponent Description LightsButtons Panel System and Security Power OptionsKeys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkUsing the wireless button Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Protecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devicesCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Page Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia Adjusting the volume Multimedia software Using preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from the Internet Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Sharing optical drives Connecting optional external drivesConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating StandbyDecreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker volumeIncreasing speaker volume Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyViewing the current scheme Using power schemesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using external AC powerSelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesConnecting 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 Page Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyStoring a battery Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryProtecting 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 Software updates 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 IndexLabels Wlan