HP Pavilion Dv7t 4100 Cto Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it
stops before completion
●Be sure that all other programs are closed.
●Disable Sleep and Hibernation.
●Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. For more information about disc
types, see the user guides.
●Be sure that the disc is inserted properly.
●Select a slower write speed and try again.
●If copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn
the contents to a new disc, and...

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
1.Open a web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type the computer model number in the search
box, and then press the enter key.
– or –
If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and then
follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Click the Windows 7...

A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility is used even when the Windows
operating system is not working.
NOTE:The fingerprint reader (select models only) 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. When the Press the ESC key for Startup...

Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
To change the language of Setup Utility:
NOTE:If Setup Utility is not running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key. When the Startup...

NOTE:If Setup Utility is running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is not running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Select the Main menu.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any...

Setup Utility menus
The menu tables provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items might not be supported by the computer.
Main menu
SelectFunction
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
SelectFunction
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or...

SelectFunction
◦USB CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Floppy
◦Network Adapter
Diagnostics menu
SelectFunction
Primary Hard Disk Self TestRun a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models
only)Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
Setup Utility menus 97 

B Software updates
Updated versions of the software provided with the computer might be available on the HP website.
Most software and BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information about installing
and troubleshooting the software.
To update the software:
1.Identify the computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS
update by identifying the BIOS version...

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) is displayed by pressing fn
+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup...

NOTE:If you connect the 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 appear on the screen after the download
is complete. If no instructions appear:
1.Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2.Double-click the hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path recorded earlier, open the...