HP Pavilion Dm4 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

11 HP QuickWeb
QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your Windows operating
system. QuickWeb allows you to rapidly access a Web browser, and other communication and
multimedia programs, without the need to start Windows. QuickWeb is ready to go within seconds of
pressing the power button. Refer to the 
Notebook Essentials guide for additional information on
QuickWeb.
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb
To disable or reenable QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system:...

12 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.
NOTE:The fingerprint reader cannot be used to access Setup Utility.
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...

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...

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...

Select To do this
Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models
only)Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving.
Fan Always On Enable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will
always be on.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12
functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10,
15, 20).
●CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network...

13 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...

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...

To use the HP Web site:
1.Open your Web browser, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the
Search box, and then press enter.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Select your operating system.
5.When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing
additional information.
6.Click Install now to install the updated driver.
NOTE:In...

14 Backup and Recovery
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that
you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files,
you should continue to back up your 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...

Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
●You will 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 may 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...