HP Pavilion DM1-4050 - Appendix D Updating Programs and Drivers

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D Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.

Go to

http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive

automatic update notifications when they become available.

92 Appendix D Updating programs and drivers

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents5
1 Introduction11
- Important First Steps11
- Finding Information12
2 Getting to Know Your Computer14
- Top14
- Front19
- Right Side20
- Left Side21
- Display22
- Bottom23
- Labels24
3 HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)25
- Getting Started25
- Starting HP Quickweb26
4 Networking27
- Using an Internet Service Provider28
- Creating a Wireless Connection29
- Using a WLAN31
  - Connecting to an Existing WLAN31
  - Setting up a New WLAN Network32
- Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)34
  - Inserting a SIM34
  - Removing a SIM35
- Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)35
  - Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)35
- Connecting to a Wired Network36
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)36
5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard37
- Using Pointing Devices37
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences37
  - Using the Touchpad37
- Using the Keyboard43
  - Using the Action Keys43
  - Using the Hotkeys44
6 Multimedia and Other Features45
- Using the Media Activity Controls45
- Audio45
  - Adjusting the Volume46
  - Checking Audio Functions on the Computer46
- Using Beats Audio (Select Models Only)47
- Webcam (Select Models Only)47
- Video48
- Using Cyberlink Powerdvd (Select Models Only)50
7 Power Management51
- Inserting or Removing the Battery51
  - Inserting the Battery51
  - Removing the Battery52
- Shutting down the Computer53
- Setting Power Options53
- Using HP Power Manager (Select Models Only)56
- Using Battery Power57
- Using External AC Power61
  - Testing an AC Adapter62
8 External Cards and Devices63
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)63
  - Inserting a Digital Card63
  - Removing a Digital Card64
- Using a USB Device64
  - Connecting a USB Device65
  - Removing a USB Device65
- Using Optional External Devices66
  - Using Optional External Drives66
9 Drives67
- Handling Drives67
- Using Hard Drives68
  - Improving Hard Drive Performance68
    - Using Disk Cleanup68
    - Using Disk Defragmenter68
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)69
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive70
  - Removing the Hard Drive70
  - Installing a Hard Drive72
10 Memory Modules74
- Replacing the Memory Module74
11 Security77
- Protecting the Computer77
- Using Passwords78
  - Setting Passwords in Windows78
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)79
- Using Antivirus Software81
- Using Firewall Software81
- Installing Critical Security Updates82
- Installing an Optional Security Cable Lock82
12 Backup and Recovery83
- Restoring the System84
- Creating Restore Media84
- Performing a System Recovery85
- Backing up and Recovering Your Information87
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore88
  - Using Windows System Restore Points88
13 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics90
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)90
- Using System Diagnostics95
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support96
- Troubleshooting96
- Contacting Customer Support98
Appendix B Cleaning Your Computer99
- Cleaning the Display99
- Cleaning the Sides and Cover99
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard99
Appendix C Traveling with the Computer100
Appendix D Updating Programs and Drivers102
Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge103
Appendix F Specifications104
- Input Power104
  - DC Plug of External HP Power Supply104
- Operating Environment105
Index106

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