HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering an administrator password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3
unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Power-on password
Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must
be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is
not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
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 Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter.
●To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
●To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press enter.
●To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press enter 4 times.
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts
to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
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							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 to date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer.
●Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of free updates. It is strongly
recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing
extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and
for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program.
●To access Norton Internet Security, or to get more information about it, select Start > All
Programs > Norton Internet Security.
NOTE:HP recommends that you always update the antivirus software to help protect your computer.
NOTE:For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and
Support.
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.
NOTE:Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer
or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the problem,
disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To
permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall.
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							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. Use the update link at
Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
●Run Windows Update at regular intervals, such as once a month.
●Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft
Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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							10 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 or family. Prepare for a system BIOS
update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer.
If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE:The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the
operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and
provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.
2.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
3.Install the updates.
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							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 Backup and recovery
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as the most current backup. HP recommends creating
recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, continue to
back up the system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup.
Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you
with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:
●Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature)—Recovery discs are used
to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory
settings in case of system failure or instability.
●Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files.
●Creating system restore points (operating system feature)—System restore points reverse
undesirable changes to the computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state.
●Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)—This feature helps you
reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.
●Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature)—Recovery Manager
recovers the full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager
works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive or from recovery
discs you create.
NOTE:Computers with an SSD might not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not
have a recovery partition, you are not able to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs are
included for computers that do not have a partition. Use these discs to recover the operating system
and software. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the
partition is present, an HP recovery drive is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window.
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							Creating recovery discs
HP recommends creating recovery discs so that the system can be restored to its original factory state
if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up the computer
for the first time.
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software creates only one set of
recovery discs.
NOTE:If the computer does not include an internal optical drive, use an optional external optical drive
(purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs from the HP Web site.
Before creating recovery discs:
●You need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discs are
purchased separately. DVDs and BDs have a much higher capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up
to 20 discs might be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required.
NOTE:Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE
(rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.
●The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
●Only one set of recovery discs are created per computer.
●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.
●If necessary, exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time
you open Recovery Manager, you are prompted to continue the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably
current backup.
Back up your system at the following times:
●At regularly scheduled times
NOTE:Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
●Before the computer is repaired or restored
●Before adding or modifying hardware or software
When backing up:
●Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
●Store personal files in the Documents library and periodically back up this folder.
●Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
●Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings.
The screen shot is a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document:
1.Display the screen.
2.Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.
3.Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
4.Save the document.
●Back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
●When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs used depend on the type of optical drive installed
in the computer.
NOTE:DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number
of recovery discs required.
●When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
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