Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...and look for the LEDs to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. HP Notebook PCs - Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when power button is pressed, there is a device conflict or failure. Symptom: LED lights do ... and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. If there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions.
...and look for the LEDs to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. HP Notebook PCs - Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when power button is pressed, there is a device conflict or failure. Symptom: LED lights do ... and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. If there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions.
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY (AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF COMPAQ) SHALL BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: REPAIR OF THE COMPAQ PRODUCT, REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPAQ PRODUCT, OR A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE PAYMENTS (LESS INTEREST). YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL ... accessories. 4 English THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPAQ OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPAQ OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR...
... FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY (AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF COMPAQ) SHALL BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: REPAIR OF THE COMPAQ PRODUCT, REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPAQ PRODUCT, OR A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE PAYMENTS (LESS INTEREST). YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL ... accessories. 4 English THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPAQ OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPAQ OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...; 7 operating system. For help you begin using your computer. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. You will also find additional information. The TouchPad also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information...
...; 7 operating system. For help you begin using your computer. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. You will also find additional information. The TouchPad also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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for select models may be provided on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused by clicking Start, and then clicking Help and Support. In addition to providing information about ... want to open it. ✎ For details about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
for select models may be provided on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused by clicking Start, and then clicking Help and Support. In addition to providing information about ... want to open it. ✎ For details about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into an AC outlet that do not meet specific security criteria. Telephone line surge protectors are available from the computer). ■ If provided with some models. The grounding pin is... easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Using the computer safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Firewall software...
...the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into an AC outlet that do not meet specific security criteria. Telephone line surge protectors are available from the computer). ■ If provided with some models. The grounding pin is... easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Using the computer safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Firewall software...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then search... a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Choosing an ISP You must set up for Connect to the Internet wizard. ✎ If you are supported...
The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then search... a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Choosing an ISP You must set up for Connect to the Internet wizard. ✎ If you are supported...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...running utilities, or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system, you can create additional... these steps: ✎ Be sure that point if you want to create a restore point. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Notebook Essentials 23 Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for...
...running utilities, or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system, you can create additional... these steps: ✎ Be sure that point if you want to create a restore point. 5. You also can reverse the restoration. Notebook Essentials 23 Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... power source. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following table may be helpful if you plan to use with this computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The AC power source must be rated at 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz. The computer operates on DC power, which can be found... supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
... power source. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following table may be helpful if you plan to use with this computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The AC power source must be rated at 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz. The computer operates on DC power, which can be found... supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... guides 2 D devices, external, troubleshooting 19 dial-up Internet access 9 display cleaning 27 switching image 17 E electric shock 8 emergency shutdown procedures 15, 18 environmental specifications 25 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity... wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook Essentials 29
... guides 2 D devices, external, troubleshooting 19 dial-up Internet access 9 display cleaning 27 switching image 17 E electric shock 8 emergency shutdown procedures 15, 18 environmental specifications 25 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity... wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook Essentials 29
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...menu ...92 Security menu 93 Diagnostics menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...96 Computer specifications ...96 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...98 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 99 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 100 System resource specifications ...101 7 Backup and recovery ...102 Windows 7 ...102 Creating recovery discs 103 Backing up your information 104 Using Windows Backup...
...menu ...92 Security menu 93 Diagnostics menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...96 Computer specifications ...96 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...98 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 99 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 100 System resource specifications ...101 7 Backup and recovery ...102 Windows 7 ...102 Creating recovery discs 103 Backing up your information 104 Using Windows Backup...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Requirements for specific countries or regions 115 10 Recycling ...116 Battery ...116 Display ...116 Index ...122 x
Requirements for specific countries or regions 115 10 Recycling ...116 Battery ...116 Display ...116 Index ...122 x
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... if you must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models or purchased separately). or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). The modem must obtain a country- Converts AC power to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. NOTE...
... if you must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (included with select models or purchased separately). or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only). The modem must obtain a country- Converts AC power to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. NOTE...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... by your computer. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Enter, 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this section provide...
... by your computer. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Enter, 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this section provide...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Then exit and restart the computer. Replace the configuration settings in this ● View identification information for the computer. ● View specification information for the processor, cache and memory size, and system ROM. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System information Restore Defaults Ignore ...
Then exit and restart the computer. Replace the configuration settings in this ● View identification information for the computer. ● View specification information for the processor, cache and memory size, and system ROM. Then exit and restart the computer. File menu Select System information Restore Defaults Ignore ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 96 Chapter 6 Specifications 6 Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Depth Width Height (front to rear) Weight (lowest weight configuration) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 22.8 ...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 96 Chapter 6 Specifications 6 Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Depth Width Height (front to rear) Weight (lowest weight configuration) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 22.8 ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... differ slightly. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g ...
... differ slightly. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write Random access time BD DVD CD Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 4X BD 24X CD-R ... KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec Multiword DMA Mode 100 Chapter 6 Specifications
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write Random access time BD DVD CD Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 4X BD 24X CD-R ... KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec Multiword DMA Mode 100 Chapter 6 Specifications
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...View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101 Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device ...; Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Click Device Manager. 5. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. System resources you...
...View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101 Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device ...; Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Click Device Manager. 5. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. System resources you...