HP 2101010NR manual Updating software

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Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.

Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

To update the software, follow these steps, which are explained in the remainder of this guide:

1.Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer.

If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.

2.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.

3.Install the updates.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Changing QuickWeb settings Getting started Using HP QuickWeb select models only Top components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLights Front components KeysPower Options Right-side componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Removing the vanity coverPage Replacing the vanity cover Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsComponent Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerInternet Connecting to a wired network Using wireless devices Connecting to a wireless networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless action key Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using a Wlan Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Multimedia softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetAudio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoWebcam Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer 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 Digital cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card USB devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB devicePage Using the TouchPad Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling PinchingUsing the action keys Using the keyboardConnecting an external mouse RotatingUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Flicking Using the touch screen select models onlyTapping or clicking DraggingRotating Setting touch screen preferences Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Updating software Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWebUsing Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index LAN USB VGALabels