HP Folio B0N00LAABM manual Installing software updates, Installing Windows security updates

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Installing software updates

HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance.

Installing Windows security updates

Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory. Microsoft® sends out 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.

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. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.

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

Installing HP and third-party software updates

HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see “Protecting your WLAN” in the Networking chapter.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Hdmi Handling drives Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Appendix B Cleaning your computer Page Introduction Important first stepsFinding information ResourceResource Select Start Help and Support User GuidesGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component DescriptionLights Initiating Sleep or Hibernation onButtons and other top components Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamRear Bottom Labels ComponentUsing an Internet service provider NetworkingIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionIcon Name Description Using a Wlan Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardTurning the TouchPad off or on TouchPad light Icon DescriptionNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Key Description Using the hotkeys Mutes or restores speaker soundTurns the wireless feature on or off Function Hotkey DescriptionUsing the media activity controls Multimedia and other featuresAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerIntel Wireless Display select models only WebcamConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiManaging power Initiating Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense Refreshing your software content Starting your computer with Rapid Start Technology Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Using a USB device Removing a digital cardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesDrives Handling drivesComputer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Locating your security software select models onlySetting passwords in Setup Utility Bios BiosUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Installing Windows security updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Creating restore media Restoring the systemPerforming a system recovery Using the dedicated recovery partitionRestoring using the restore media Backing up and recovering your informationChanging the computer boot order Using Windows Backup and Restore Using Windows system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeSetup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainBios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain menu Security menuUsing System Diagnostics Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankComputer is unusually warm Computer is on but not respondingAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Contacting customer support Cleaning your computer Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Appendix C Traveling with the computer Updating programs and drivers Electrostatic Discharge Input power SpecificationsDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Bios IndexLabels