HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
Hardware and Software Guide 8–3
ROM information can also be displayed in the Setup Utility. The 
procedure for displaying ROM information is described in this 
section. For more information about using the Setup Utility, refer 
to the “
Setup Utility” section later in this chapter.
To display ROM information in the Setup Utility:
1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in 
Windows, and then press 
f10 while the prompt, “Press  
to...

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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
Downloading and Installing an Update
Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in compressed 
files.
Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. 
A
 Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, 
and
 troubleshooting information about the download. The 
Readme.txt files included with ROM updates are in English only. 
The following sections provide instructions for downloading 
and
 installing...

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
Hardware and Software Guide 8–5
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update
ÄCAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the computer or an unsuccessful 
installation, download and install a ROM update only while the computer 
is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not 
download or install a ROM update while the computer is running on 
battery power, docked in an optional expansion product, or connected to 
an optional power adapter.)...

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Downloading a ROM Update
1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for 
your computer: 
❏Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a 
software update link. 
– or –
❏Visit the HP Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your 
computer and access the ROM update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Record the date, name, or other identifier...

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
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Installing a ROM Update
ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that 
are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no 
instructions are displayed:
1. Open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from 
the Start button, select Start > All Programs
 > 
Accessories
 > Windows Explorer.
2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select 
My
 Computer > your hard drive designation....

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Downloading and Installing a 
Non-ROM
 Software Update
To update software other than the ROM:
1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for 
your computer, select a software update link in the Help and 
Support Center. Or, visit the HP Web
 site:
http://www.hp.com/support
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your 
computer and access the software update you want to 
download.
3. At the...

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
Hardware and Software Guide 8–9
5. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select 
My
 Computer > your hard drive designation (which is 
typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup.
The destination folder for most downloads from the HP 
We b
 site is the SWSetup folder. If you don’t see the 
download in the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents 
folder.
6. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the 
software package you have...

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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
Software Recovery
Using System Restore
System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that 
enables you to undo harmful changes to your computer 
software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a 
restore point, when your software was functioning optimally. 
Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your 
application, driver, and operating system files. The computer sets 
restore points...

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Setting a Restore Point
To set a system restore point manually:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 
2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the 
instructions on the screen. 
Restoring to a Restore Point
To restore the computer to a restore point:
1. Be sure the computer is connected to reliable external power 
through the AC adapter.
2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.
3. Select...

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Quick Launch Buttons 
(Select
 Models Only)
Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one keystroke to access a 
software application.
A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or 
network destinations or to any software application or data file. 
For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned to open 
your Internet browser to a favorite Web page.
■An application, such as Microsoft Word.
■A document, such as...