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HP V5215TU, V5224TU, V5221TU Software Update and Recovery, Software updates, HP Software Update

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13 Software Update and Recovery

Software updates

Updated versions of the software provided with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site.

CAUTION If the computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that you consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

HP Software Update

HP Software Update is a utility included on the computer that automatically checks for software updates from HP. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of software updates and support alerts for the computer.

To run HP Software Update:

▲Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update.

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HP V5215TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU, V5218TU Software Update and Recovery, Software updates, HP Software Update

Contents

Page Page Table of contents Power Multimedia Drives Memory Modules Wireless Select Models OnlyExternal Media Cards External Devices Security Setup UtilitySoftware Update and Recovery Modem and Local Area Network 163 TroubleshootingRoutine Care Electrostatic Discharge Enww Enww Select Hardware tab Device Manager Components Top components KeysComponent Description TouchPad Buttons and switches Lights Display components Front components Rear components Right-side componentsComponentDescription Enww Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Operating environment SpecificationsRated input power Input Power Rating Feature Support Expansion port input/output signals Enww TouchPad TouchPad and Keyboard Using the TouchPad Using an external mouseSetting TouchPad preferences Hotkeys Keyboard Function Key Combination Hotkey proceduresHotkey quick reference Display and clear system information fn+esc Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open the Print Options window fn+f2Open a Web browser fn+f3 Initiate standby fn+f5 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease screen brightness fn+f7 Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Component Using the embedded numeric keypadKeypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work TouchPad and Keyboard Power control and light locations Power Power Task Recommended power source Power sources Connecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation When you leave your work When a reliable power supply is unavailableInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Turning the computer or display on or off Default power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Task Procedure Result Initiating or resuming from standby Task Procedure Hibernate Initiating or restoring from hibernation Power options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting a security prompt Setting or changing a power scheme Processor performance controls Inserting or removing a battery pack Battery packs Charging a battery pack Displaying charge information on the screen Monitoring the charge of the battery packInterpreting charge indicators Obtaining accurate charge information Critical low-battery condition Managing low-battery conditionsIdentifying low-battery conditions Low-battery condition When no power source is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen external power is available When a charged battery pack is available Charging the battery pack Calibrating a battery packWhen to calibrate How to calibrate Discharging the battery pack Conserving battery power Conserving power as you workRecharging the battery pack Storing a battery pack Disposing of a used battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drive care Drives IDE drive light Hard drive Enww Tighten the hard drive cover screws DVD-ROM ±RW/R Optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Multimedia hardware Using the optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Multimedia Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the audio features Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the external monitor port Using the video features Using the S-Video-out jack HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Remote control select models only Inserting the battery PC Card version Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Media playing, press to pause the media Back Button Function in Microsoft Windows HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions Inserting the battery ExpressCard version HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Enww Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Problem Possible solution Troubleshooting the remote control Identifying preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a CD select models onlyMultimedia software Using multimedia software Protecting the CD or DVD write process Protecting playback Observing the copyright warning Changing DVD region settings Multimedia Media Reader cards select models only External Media Cards Inserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Enww Configuring an ExpressCard ExpressCardsSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal Devices Required USB software Stopping a USB device Required 1394 software Using a 1394 device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Stopping a 1394 device Using the expansion port Adding or replacing memory modules Memory Modules Enww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless featuresIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless controls Wireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public WlanUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Modem Modem and Local Area Network Connecting the modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current country selection Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problems Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication software Local area networks Enww Security features To protect against Use this security featureSecurity Guidelines for setting passwords Passwords Passwords set in Windows Passwords FunctionQuickLock Passwords set in the Setup Utility Administrator passwordManaging an administrator password Entering a power-on password Power-on passwordEntering an administrator password Managing a power-on password Critical updates Antivirus softwareFirewall software Optional security cable Security Setup Utility access Setup Utility Setup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Select To do this Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menu Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu Setup Utility Software Update and Recovery Software updatesHP Software Update Accessing computer information Software updates and the HP Web site Downloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software Creating a restore point System recoverySafeguarding your information Using System Restore Reinstalling applications from discs Reinstalling applicationsRestoring to a restore point Reinstalling applications from the hard drive Repairing the operating system Back up your system Reinstalling the operating system Reinstall the operating system Update reinstalled software Reinstalling device drivers and other software Software Update and Recovery Routine Care Hardware maintenance Battery pack Display TouchPad and keyboard Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Troubleshooting Quick checklistComputer will not start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blank Computer is turned on, but is not responding Computer is extremely warmAn external device is not working Enww Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Taking the computer to a service partnerCustomer Care Preparing to contact Customer Care Troubleshooting Handling internal components Electrostatic DischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Handling drives Grounding methods Index Symbols/Numerics Enww Wlan Rated input power specifications Wlan label Writable media XD-Picture Card XD Index