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NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing
any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any on-screen instructions that are displayed after the
download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the
update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example,
filename
.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: After an on-screen message reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded
file from your hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers
1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region.
2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product
box, and then press enter.
– or –
If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the Search box, at the top-right corner
of the screen. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6.
3. Click your specific product from the models listed.
4. Click your operating system.
5. When the list of updates is displayed, click an update to open a window containing additional
information.
6. Click Download.
7. Click Run to install the updated software without downloading the file.
– or –
Click Save to save the file to your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your
hard drive.
After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the
file to install the update.
8. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete.
112 Chapter 11 Software updates
- HP EliteBook 1
- Safety warning notice 3
- Table of contents 5
- 1Features 13
- 2 Chapter 1 Features 14
- Identifying hardware 3 15
- 4 Chapter 1 Features 16
- Identifying hardware 5 17
- Front components 18
- Identifying hardware 7 19
- Rear components 20
- Right-side components 20
- Left-side components 20
- Bottom components 21
- Display components 22
- Identifying hardware 11 23
- Identifying the labels 24
- Icon Name Description 26
- Setting up a WLAN 29
- Protecting your WLAN 29
- Connecting to a WLAN 30
- Roaming to another network 31
- Network icon is not displayed 35
- WLAN connection is very weak 36
- Selecting a location setting 38
- Using pointing devices 42
- Using the keyboard 42
- Displaying system information 43
- Initiating Sleep 44
- Switching the screen image 45
- Using HP QuickLook 46
- Using HP QuickWeb 46
- Using keypads 46
- 4 Multimedia 49
- Multimedia software 50
- Checking your audio functions 51
- Using the DisplayPort 53
- Identifying the optical drive 54
- CD-R discs 55
- CD-RW discs 55
- Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 56
- Configuring AutoPlay 57
- Changing DVD region settings 57
- Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 58
- Troubleshooting 60
- A disc does not play 62
- Webcam (select models only) 64
- Adjusting webcam properties 65
- 5 Power management 68
- Using the battery meter 69
- Using power plans 69
- Starting Power Assistant 70
- Using external AC power 71
- Using battery power 72
- Using Battery Check 73
- Charging a battery 74
- Managing low battery levels 75
- Calibrating a battery 76
- Step 3: Discharge the battery 77
- Conserving battery power 78
- Testing an AC adapter 79
- Shutting down the computer 80
- 6 Drives 81
- Using HP 3D DriveGuard 82
- Replacing a hard drive 87
- 76 Chapter 6 Drives 88
- Replacing an optical drive 89
- 7 External devices 92
- Using a 1394 device 93
- Using external drives 94
- Using a docking device 95
- 8 External media cards 96
- Configuring an ExpressCard 97
- Inserting an ExpressCard 97
- Removing an ExpressCard 98
- Inserting a smart card 100
- Removing a smart card 100
- 9 Memory modules 101
- 10 Security 109
- Using passwords 110
- BIOS administrator password 111
- Setting a DriveLock password 114
- Entering a DriveLock password 115
- Changing a DriveLock password 116
- Removing DriveLock protection 117
- Securing system devices 118
- Using antivirus software 120
- Using firewall software 120
- Installing critical updates 120
- Installing a security cable 121
- 11 Software updates 122
- Determining the BIOS version 123
- Downloading a BIOS update 123
- Updating programs and drivers 124
- 12 Backup and recovery 126
- Performing a recovery 127
- Using f11 recovery tools 128
- Worldwide 129
- Telephone Numbers 129
- 13 Computer Setup 130
- Computer Setup menus 131
- File menu 132
- Security menu 132
- System Configuration menu 133
- Computer Setup menus 123 135
- Computer Setup menus 125 137
- 14 MultiBoot 138
- 15 Management and printing 142
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