Software Updates, Updating software | HP D3L12AW#ABA, A7V-M guide

11 Software Updates

Updating software

Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through the HP Update utility or on the HP Web site.

The HP Update utility automatically checks for updates from HP. The utility runs a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates.

You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and follow the on-screen instructions.

Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English only.)

To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:

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. For details, refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section.

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.Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.

3.Select your country or region.

4.Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box.

5.Press enter.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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HP HP Connection Manager Protecting your Wlan Using a Wlan device select models onlySetting up a Wlan Use wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityWork behind a firewall Close your network Select Start Connect To Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device Select Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Click the Wireless Networks tabCannot connect to a preferred network Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable Using the modem select models only Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tones Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network LAN Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Function Hotkey Displaying system information Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Displaying Power Assistant Increasing screen brightness Decreasing screen brightness Using the embedded numeric keypad Using HP QuickLookUsing keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Using the external monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the DisplayPort VideoPage Identifying the optical drive Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsOptical drive select models only Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray Discs BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warning Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Select Start All Programs Roxio Creator Business Copying a CD, DVD, or BDCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playSet Color quality to Medium 16 bit Click Start My Computer Movie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalledMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining Microsoft device drivers Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Capturing business card images Page Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Standby Select Start Turn Off Computer Using the Power MeterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power scheme Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Customizing power schemes Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using external AC power Using Power Assistant select models onlyStarting Power Assistant Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Storing a battery Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Standby Replacing the battery Disposing of a used battery Select Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Testing an AC adapterShutting down the computer Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Page Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayRemoving the protective insert Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Stopping and removing a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceConnecting a 1394 device Page Using a serial device select models only Using optional external devices Using external drives Using a docking device Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cardsExternal media cards Stopping and removing a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard External media cards Removing a smart card Using Smart Cards select models onlyInserting a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Increasing the hard drive space for the Hibernation file Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Page Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Securing system devices Using Computer Setup security featuresViewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Updating software Software Updates Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Click Download Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Backing up your information Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Recovering the operating system and programs Performing a recoveryRecovering your information Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Security menu File menu System Configuration menu Enable/disable CD-ROM boot disabled by default Enable/disable Wake on USB enabled by default MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on About the boot device order MultiBoot MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Management and Printing Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Index Symbols/Numerics DVD-ROM Jacks USB