HP 3111000NR manual Software updates

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Passwords set in Windows

64

Passwords set in Setup Utility

64

Administrator password

65

Managing an administrator password

65

Entering an administrator password

65

Power-on password

65

Managing a power-on password

66

Entering a power-on password

66

Using antivirus software

67

Using firewall software

68

Installing critical updates

69

10 Software updates

 

Updating the BIOS

71

Determining the BIOS version

71

Downloading a BIOS update

71

Updating programs and drivers

73

11 Setup Utility

 

Starting Setup Utility

74

Using Setup Utility

74

Changing the language of Setup Utility

74

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

74

Displaying system information

75

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

75

Exiting Setup Utility

75

Setup Utility menus

76

Main menu

76

Security menu

76

System Configuration menu

76

Diagnostics menu

77

Index

78

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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 Hardware features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Component DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing 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 Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailableWlan 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 Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeySwitching the screen image Decreasing screen brightnessIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker volumeIncreasing speaker volume Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyViewing the current scheme Using power schemesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using external AC power Setting password protection upon exiting StandbySelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesUsing 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 Page Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerProtecting 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 Software updates Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Wlan