Drives - Windows Vista
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... do not need access to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on the size of fragmented files, it works without supervision. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. To run more information. Select Start > All...
... do not need access to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on the size of fragmented files, it works without supervision. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. To run more information. Select Start > All...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. Open...
... location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. When the list of the device. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. Open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc...
...software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
... regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now...
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click Install now...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Plug one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. or - 1. Connect the other supported external display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect...
... Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Plug one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. or - 1. Connect the other supported external display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect...
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... operation of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your country or region. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - Click your computer. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... operation of the device. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your country or region. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - Click your computer. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. To use the HP Web site: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of...
... exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in use, but...
... 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in use, but...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter...
... and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of information loss, save your work before you can set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. The following video transmission types, with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating...
...+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of information loss, save your work before you can set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. The following video transmission types, with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is off . When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the...
... will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is off . When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press...
... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 4. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92 Digital Media Slot 12 Digital Media Slot light 12 diskette drive...
... boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92 Digital Media Slot 12 Digital Media Slot light 12 diskette drive...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... network 12 RJ-11 11 RJ-45 12 K keyboard product description 4 removal 52 spare part numbers 16, 29, 52 keyboard cover removal 54 spare part number 16, 29, 54 keypad keys 8 keys esc 8 fn 8 function 8 keypad 8 volume 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L LAN Power Saving 91 language support 91 left-side components 12 lights AC adapter 12 battery 10 Digital Media Slot 12 drive 10 optical drive 11 power 10 M Main menu 89 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 24 memory map specifications 102 memory module...
... network 12 RJ-11 11 RJ-45 12 K keyboard product description 4 removal 52 spare part numbers 16, 29, 52 keyboard cover removal 54 spare part number 16, 29, 54 keypad keys 8 keys esc 8 fn 8 function 8 keypad 8 volume 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L LAN Power Saving 91 language support 91 left-side components 12 lights AC adapter 12 battery 10 Digital Media Slot 12 drive 10 optical drive 11 power 10 M Main menu 89 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 24 memory map specifications 102 memory module...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
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... 9 TouchPad button board removal 68 spare part number 17, 29, 68 TouchPad buttons 9 TouchPad components, illustrated 9 TouchPad light 9 TouchPad on/off button 9 TouchPad on/off button board removal 66 spare part number 17, 29, 66 transporting guidelines 35 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 128 unknown password 37 USB board removal 73 spare part number 18, 29, 73 USB board cable, spare part number 18, 29, 73 V vents 11, 13 vertical scroll zone 9 Virtualization Technology 91 Volume keys 8 W webcam location 7 product description 3 webcam light 6 webcam module...
... 9 TouchPad button board removal 68 spare part number 17, 29, 68 TouchPad buttons 9 TouchPad components, illustrated 9 TouchPad light 9 TouchPad on/off button 9 TouchPad on/off button board removal 66 spare part number 17, 29, 66 transporting guidelines 35 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 128 unknown password 37 USB board removal 73 spare part number 18, 29, 73 USB board cable, spare part number 18, 29, 73 V vents 11, 13 vertical scroll zone 9 Virtualization Technology 91 Volume keys 8 W webcam location 7 product description 3 webcam light 6 webcam module...
