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... desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on...
... desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the 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
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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...all of individual devices. If the wireless light is on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Because the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates... the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Identifying wireless and network status icons...
...all of individual devices. If the wireless light is on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Because the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates... the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Identifying wireless and network status icons...
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... your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to the... network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● ...
... your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to the... network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● ...
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... on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Open your computer, follow these steps: 1. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the... taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country or region. 3. Select your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for ...
... on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Open your computer, follow these steps: 1. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the... taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country or region. 3. Select your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for ...
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...the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test... only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ...
...the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test... only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ...
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...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ... ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives....
...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ... ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives....
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...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the ...not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start...
...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the ...not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start...
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.... 3. When the list of the device. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for updates. 2. If prompted to...
.... 3. When the list of the device. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for updates. 2. If prompted to...
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... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the ..., and select your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... file to install the updated driver. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software...complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ...
... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the ..., and select your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... file to install the updated driver. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software...complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ...
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... feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you create. 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup....on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer...
... feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you create. 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup....on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. For details, refer... system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW Windows 7 115 This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager...
... a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. For details, refer... system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW Windows 7 115 This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager...