HP 355385-001 manual Downloading ROM Update

Page 51

Software Updates and Restorations

Downloading ROM Update

To download a ROM update:

1.Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook:

❏Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link.

-or-

❏Visit the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download.

3.At the download area:

a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook. (You may need to identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.)

b. Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.)

c. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.

4–5

Image 51

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 SourceStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown StandbyHibernation 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 Using the Default Power Settings Task Procedure ResultsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresSetting Power Preferences Accessing Power Options WindowDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar 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 ReferenceAbout Passwords Forgotten PasswordsUsing HP and Windows Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 About Power-On Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On PasswordsAbout Administrator Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device SecurityUsing System Information Setting System Information OptionsProtecting System Information 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 ModelsPlaying Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDsGeneral DVD Tips 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 BeginUsing the System Restore Utility Setting a Restore PointRestoring to 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 SoftwareInstalling a Retail Version of an Operating System Configuring Your NotebookOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Setting Description Default Main MenuSecurity Menu Exit Menu Boot MenuUsing the Help and Support Center Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility 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