Using HP Software Setup | HP E1Y40U8 specification

Using HP Software Setup

HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or deleted from the system.

1.From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup, and select apps.

2.Open HP Software Setup.

3.Follow the on screen directions to reinstall drivers or select software.

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HP E1Y40U8 manual Using HP Software Setup

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 111 106113 116 125 124 Xii Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Component Description Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Settings , and then select Power Options Esc key Keys Front Guides Right Right Getting to know your computer Media Card Reader Left Rear Support Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery onPage Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Tapping Rotating select models only Pinching/zooming Flicking select models only Finger click select models only Edge swipes select models only Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Fn+f3 Hot key combination Description Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Using an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Connecting speakers Using the media activity controlsConnecting headphones Multimedia Connecting a microphone Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video Webcam select models only DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Inserting or removing the battery Storing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Using a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devices Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Removing or replacing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyPage Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service door Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Tighten the upgrade bay screw Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally When the disc tray fails to open normally Page Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Computer risk Security feature SecurityProtecting the computer Using passwords Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupIf the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Available Setting a new Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning products Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recovery Performing a system recovery Using f11 recovery tools Using the Windows recovery tools Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Click Settings Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Contacting support Support Component Labels Specifications Input Power Rating Input power Operating environment Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics SIM USB VGA Passwords