HP 1103530NR manual Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics

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9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	60
Using Setup Utility	60
Starting Setup Utility	60
Changing the language of Setup Utility	60
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	61
Displaying system information	61
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility	62
Exiting Setup Utility	62
Updating the BIOS	62
Determining the BIOS version	62
Downloading a BIOS update	63
Using System Diagnostics	64
Appendix A Traveling with the computer	65
Appendix B Troubleshooting resources	67
Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge	68
Index	69

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeUsing SkyRoom select models only Webcam select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery Check in WindowsMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyUsing an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Tray loadSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM