HP Pavilion Dm1 1000 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install
the new BIOS.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed
on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening
Setup Utility.
To display the BIOS information:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select
the Main menu.
When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.
3.To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press
enter.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install
a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an
optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation,
follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
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							To download a BIOS update:
1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download.
3.At the download area, follow these steps:
a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your
computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information
to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b.Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is to be
downloaded. You must access this path when you are ready to install the update.
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 instructions that are displayed on the screen 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.
5.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded
file from your hard drive.
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							Updating programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:
1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.
3.At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the
screen.
NOTE:Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software is to be
downloaded. You must access this path when you are ready to install the software.
4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
5.Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
6.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the
update.
7.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The installation begins.
8.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded
file from your hard drive.
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							11 Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc.
2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
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							Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Because Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection
are by keystroke.
●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
●To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the
arrow keys or f5 or f6.
●To select an item, press enter.
●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
●To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.
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							Displaying system information
You can use Setup Utility to view such information as the system time and date and information that
identifies the computer. The following procedure explains how to do this. If Setup Utility is not open,
begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Select the Main menu.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
3.When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.
4.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE:Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default settings.
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							Exiting Setup Utility
You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
●To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.
●To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows.
Setup Utility menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
Main menu
SelectTo do this
System information
●View and change the system time and date.
●View identification information about the computer.
●View specification information about the processor, memory size,
system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).
Security menu
SelectTo do this
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
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							System Configuration menu
SelectTo do this
Language SupportChange the language of Setup Utility.
Virtualization Technology (select models only)Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
LAN Power Saving (select models only)Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when
the computer is in DC mode.
Fan Always OnEnabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will
always be on.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay
for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds
each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
●HP QuickWeb—Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu during
POST.
◦Delay to boot Windows—Set the delay for the HP QuickWeb
Boot Menu to 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds.
●CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the
internal network adapter.
●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:
◦Notebook Hard Drive
◦USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive
◦USB CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Floppy
◦Network Adapter
Diagnostics menu
SelectTo do this
Primary Hard Disk Self TestRun a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
NOTE:On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the
Primary Hard Disk Self Test.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
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							Index
A
AC adapter
connecting 63
identifying 14
testing 63
administrator password
creating 76
entering 77
managing 76
airport security devices 41
antennas 13
applications key, Windows 7
audio devices, connecting
external 36
audio functions, checking 36
audio-in (microphone) jack 9,  32
audio-out (headphone) jack 9,
32
B
battery
calibrating 69
charging 66,  69
conserving power 72
discharging 67
disposing 72
identifying 14
inserting 65
low battery levels 67
recharging 70
removing 65
storing 72
battery bay, identifying 12
Battery Check 64
battery light 8,  66,  67
battery power 64
battery release latches 12,  65
battery temperature 72
bay, battery 12
BD drive 46BIOS, updating 81
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti
DVD±R/RW Double Layer 46
Bluetooth device 16
boot options 88
boot order 88
buttons
left TouchPad 4
power 6
right TouchPad 4
wireless 6
C
cables
LAN 30
USB 48
VGA 37
caps lock light, identifying 5
CD drive 46
changing the language of Setup
Utility 85
charging batteries 66,  69
checking audio functions 36
components
additional hardware 14
bottom 12
display 11
front 8
left-side 10
right-side 9
TouchPad 4
connecting to a WLAN 22
connection, external power 63
conservation, power 72
cord, power 14
corporate WLAN connection 22
critical battery level 67
D
Diagnostics menu 88digital card
inserting 49
removing 50
stopping 50
supported formats 49
Digital Media Slot, identifying 9
Disk Cleanup software 42
Disk Defragmenter software 42
diskette drive 46
display
image, switching 57
screen brightness hotkeys 58
display switch, identifying 11
displaying system information 86
drive light, identifying 8
drive media 59
drives
boot order 88
connecting external 47
diskette 46
external 46
hard 43,  44,  46
optical 46
DVD drive 46
E
earbuds 9,  32
encryption 21
entering a power-on
password 77
entering an administrator
password 77
esc key 7
exiting Setup Utility 87
external audio devices,
connecting 36
external drive 46
external monitor port 37
external monitor port,
identifying 9
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							F
fan always on 88
firewall 21
fn key 7,  56
function keys 7,  56
H
hard disk drive
external 46
installing 44
removing 43
replacing 43
hard drive
external 46
installing 44
removing 43
replacing 43
hard drive bay, identifying 12
hard drive cover
removing 52
replacing 53
hard drive self test 88
hardware, identifying 3
HDMI port 38
HDMI port, identifying 10
HDMI, connecting 38
headphone (audio-out) jack 9,
32
headphones 9,  32
Hibernation
exiting 60
initiated during critical battery
level 67
initiating 60
high-definition devices,
connecting 38
hotkeys
decreasing screen
brightness 58
decreasing speaker sound 58
decreasing speaker
volume 33
description 56
increasing screen
brightness 58
increasing speaker
volume 33,  58
initiating QuickLock 58
initiating Sleep 57
muting speaker sound 58muting speaker volume 33
switching screen image 57
using 57
HP Connection Manager
software 19
HP Mobile Broadband
Module 23,  24
HP QuickWeb
Setup Utility 88
using 1
HP USB Ethernet Adapter,
connecting 30
hubs 48
I
icons
network 17,  28
wireless 17
installed drives, identifying 40
interference, minimizing 29
internal display switch,
identifying 11
internal microphone,
identifying 11,  32
Internet connection setup 20
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 9,  32
audio-out (headphone)  9,  32
RJ-45 (network) 9
K
keyboard hotkeys, identifying 56
keys
esc 7
fn 7
function 7
Windows applications 7
Windows logo 7
L
labels
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 15
regulatory 15
service tag 15
LAN Power Saving 88
language support 88
latches, battery release 12left TouchPad button,
identifying 4
lights
battery 8
caps lock 5
drive 8
power 5
webcam 11
wireless 5
local area network (LAN)
cable required 30
connecting cable 30
low battery level 67
M
Main menu 87
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 42
Disk Defragmenter 42
managing a power-on
password 77
managing an administrator
password 76
memory module
inserting 53
removing 52
memory module slot 12
memory test 88
microphone (audio-in) jack 9,  32
minimizing interference 29
monitor port, external 9
monitor, connecting 37
mouse, external
connecting 55
setting preferences 55
multimedia components,
identifying 32
multimedia software
installing 35
using 35
mute hotkey, identifying 33
N
navigating in Setup Utility 85
network cable
connecting 30
noise suppression circuitry 30
network cable, connecting 30
network icon 17,  28
network jack, identifying 9
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