HP Pavilion Dm1 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using antivirus software
When you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can
disable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
NOTE:HP recommends that you install antivirus software to help protect your computer.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have
caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be
kept up...

Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able
to gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software
preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all
incoming and outgoing traffic. Refer to the firewall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for
more information....

Installing critical updates
CAUTION:Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an
alert.
Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer
was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these
guidelines:
●Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer....

9 Software updates
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.
Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called
SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
To update the software, follow these steps, which are explained in the remainder of this guide:
1.Identify your computer model, product category, and series...

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...

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...

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...

10 Setup Utility
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, and then pressing f10 while the “F10
= BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen....

●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.
Displaying system information
The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. 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, and then pressing f10 while the “F10
= BIOS...

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,
and system BIOS.
Security menu
SelectTo do this
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an...