Name: HP Notebook
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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 instructions to reinstall drivers or select software.

92 Chapter 11 Backup and recovery

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Welcome11
- Finding Information12
2 Getting to Know Your Computer14
- Top14
- Front22
- Right23
- Left25
- Display27
- Bottom29
- Identifying the Bottom Parts of the Computer30
3 Connecting to a Network32
- Connecting to a Wireless Network32
- Connecting to a Wired Network37
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)37
4 Pointing Devices and Keyboard38
- Using Pointing Devices38
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences38
  - Using the Touchpad38
- Using the Keyboard42
  - Identifying the Hot Keys42
  - Using Keypads43
5 Multimedia46
- Using the Media Activity Controls46
- Audio46
  - Adjusting the Volume47
  - Checking Audio Functions on the Computer47
- Webcam (Select Models Only)48
- Video48
6 Power Management51
- Shutting down the Computer51
- Setting Power Options52
- Using Battery Power54
- Using External AC Power58
  - Testing an AC Adapter59
- Switchable Graphics/Dual Graphics (Select Models Only)60
  - Using Switchable Graphics (Select Models Only)60
  - Using Dual Graphics (Select Models Only)61
7 External Cards and Devices62
- Using Media Card Reader Cards (Select Models Only)62
  - Inserting a Digital Card62
  - Removing a Digital Card63
- Using a USB Device63
  - Connecting a USB Device64
  - Removing a USB Device64
- Using Optional External Devices65
  - Using Optional External Drives65
8 Drives66
- Handling Drives66
- Using Hard Drives67
- Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)75
9 Security80
- Protecting the Computer80
- Using Passwords81
- Using Antivirus Software89
- Using Firewall Software89
- Installing Critical Security Updates90
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)90
- Installing an Optional Security Cable90
- Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)91
  - Locating the Fingerprint Reader91
10 Maintenance92
- Adding or Replacing Memory Modules92
- Cleaning Your Computer94
  - Cleaning Products94
  - Cleaning Procedures95
- Updating Programs and Drivers96
- Using Softpaq Download Manager97
11 Backup and Recovery98
- Backing up Your Information99
- Performing a System Recovery99
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics103
- Using Computer Setup103
- Using Advanced System Diagnostics106
13 Support108
- Contacting Support108
- Labels109
14 Specifications110
- Input Power111
- Operating Environment112
Appendix A Traveling with the Computer113
Appendix A Traveling with the Computer114
Appendix B Troubleshooting115
- Troubleshooting Resources115
- Resolving Issues115
Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge121
Index122

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