HP 3111000NR 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, 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 is to 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 > 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 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 networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your 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 devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance 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 QuickLockDecreasing speaker volume Increasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme 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 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 StandbyStoring a battery Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer 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 Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Starting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexLabels Wlan