HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
 - Networking (select models only)
 - Multimedia
 - Power management
- Shutting down the computer
 - Setting power options
 - Using Power Assistant (select models only)
 - Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
 - Using Battery Check
 - Displaying the remaining battery charge
 - Maximizing battery discharge time
 - Managing low battery levels
 - Conserving battery power
 - Storing a battery
 - Disposing of a used battery
 - Replacing the battery
 
 - Using external AC power
 - Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
 
 - External cards and devices
- Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)
 - Using PC Cards (select models only)
 - Using ExpressCards (select models only)
 - Using smart cards (select models only)
 - Using a USB device
 - Using 1394 devices (select models only)
 - Using an eSATA device (select models only)
 - Using a serial device (select models only)
 - Using optional external devices
 
 - Drives
 - Security
- Protecting the computer
 - Using passwords
 - Using antivirus software
 - Using firewall software
 - Installing critical security updates
 - Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
 - Installing an optional security cable
 - Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
 
 - Maintenance
 - Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
 - MultiBoot
 - Management
 - Traveling with the computer
 - Troubleshooting resources
 - Electrostatic Discharge
 - Index
 

Installing critical security updates 
CAUTION:  Microsoft sends out 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 
left the factory. 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. 
● 
Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. 
● 
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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