HP 355385-001 manual Software Updates Restorations, Updating Software

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Software Updates and

Restorations

Updating Software

For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available.

To update notebook software:

1.Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model.

Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook.

2.Access the updates at the HP Web site.

3.Download and install the updates.

✎The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic input-output system). The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date.

✎If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Multimedia SecurityPlaying DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Task Use This Power Source Selecting a Power SourceHibernation Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen Resuming After a Week or More When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or UncertainWhen Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using the Default Power SettingsTask Procedure Results Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting Power PreferencesAccessing Power Options Window Using a Security Password Setting or Changing a Power SchemeProcessor Performance Controls Accessing Windows XP Processor ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Security Features Quick ReferenceUsing HP and Windows Passwords About PasswordsForgotten Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting a Power-On Password About Power-On PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password About Administrator PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device SecurityProtecting System Information Using System InformationSetting System Information Options Protecting Your Notebook Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Using Security Software MeasuresConnecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDsObserving the Copyright Warning Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select ModelsIdentifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select ModelsGeneral DVD Tips Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying CDs Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using DVD Region SettingsChanging Region Settings Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select ModelsChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD CreatorCreating DVDs and Video CDs Sonic RecordNowUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsAccessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Step Description Refer to Before You BeginRestoring to a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilitySetting a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling ApplicationsReinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD Repairing or Reinstalling Operating SystemRepairing the Operating System Backing Up Your Data About Operating System ReinstallationReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Updating Reinstalled Software Reinstalling Other SoftwareOpening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemConfiguring Your Notebook Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Security Menu Setting Description DefaultMain Menu Exit Menu Boot MenuExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support CenterRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Software Updates and Restorations Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4