Compaq Presario CQ56-100 - Notebook PC Research

Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist

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... number of a disk drive and fan turning. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. If there is a device conflict or failure. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to check display Remove all USB devices and media cards. 2. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection...

Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist

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... a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message May be able to start in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem...

Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)

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... REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. Compaq is only warranted from which the serial number has been removed or that shipped with all batteries, the maximum capacity of Compaq. or (d) by modification or service by Compaq; English 3 Compaq does not warrant that may be uninterrupted or error-free. The battery warranty does not cover changes in writing and signed by Compaq or an agent or employee of Compaq-that the operation of...

Getting Started - Windows 7

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... Services > Get Online. ● ISP-provided icons (available in a safe place. To set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. Turn on . 3. Contact a local ISP to an existing WLAN 1. The ISP will help set up a new Internet account or configure...

Getting Started - Windows 7

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... finger off indicator. When the TouchPad light is amber, the TouchPad is off To turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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Category Panel Memory Hard drives Optical drives Webcam Microphone Description 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD LED BrightView (1366×768) 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD CCFL BrightView (1366×768) 16:9 wide aspect ratio 2 customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3, 1066 MHz Supports dual-channel memory DDR2, 800 MHz Supports up to 8 GB of system memory Supports the following configurations: ● 4096 MB (2048 MB ×...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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... 61 Remove the display bezel (4). Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel. 11. The display bezel is available using spare part numbers 620593-001 (for Presario CQ56 models with webcam and microphone modules), 620592-001 (for Presario CQ 56 models with microphone module only), 620595-001 (for HP G56 models with webcam and microphone modules), and (620594-001 for HP G56 models with microphone module only). To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as the webcam module cable...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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.../DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on . System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language of Setup Utility. When enabled...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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... using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Select Startup Repair. 5. Using f11 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. To recover...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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... battery 13 hard drive 13 bezel illustrated 20 spare part number 20, 61 boot options 81 boot order 81 100 Index button sound 81 buttons power 7 TouchPad 5 C Cable Kit contents 24 spare part number 24 cables, service considerations 30 camera module removal 62 spare part number 62 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 6 changing the language of Setup Utility 77 chipset, product description 1 compartments, memory module 13 components additional hardware 14 bottom 13 display 11 front 5 left-side 10 right-side 9 top 5 computer feet locations...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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...8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L language support 81 latch, battery release 13 lights caps lock 6 drive 10 optical drive 9 power 6, 9 TouchPad 5 webcam 11 wireless 6 M Main menu 80 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 23 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 18, 44 memory module compartment cover illustrated 22 removal 44 spare part number 44 memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 81 microphone jack, identifying 10 microphone, product description 2 model name 1 monitor port, external 10 N navigating in Setup Utility 78 O operating system...

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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... 4 power-on password 80 processor product description 1 removal 75 spare part numbers 18, 75 processor C6 state 81 product description audio 3 camera 2 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 87 recovery partition 88 removal/replacement preliminaries 29 procedures 34 restoring default settings 79 restoring the hard drive 88 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying...

HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux

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... on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When the computer exits Suspend, the power light turns on and your work is saved to a disc. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in Control Center. To exit Suspend: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Your work is saved to the screen where you can be changed using Power Management in Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform...

HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux

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...the computer. 2. Turn on the device. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. To remove a USB device: 1. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● MultiBay device 46 Chapter 8 External devices Open File Browser by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be...

HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux

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...mail 7 start menu 7 volume 26 web browser 7 L labels Bluetooth 63 regulatory 63 serial number 63 wireless certification 63 WLAN 63 latch, battery release 12 lights caps lock 5 hard drive 9 optical drive 8 power 5, 8 TouchPad 4 webcam 10 wireless 5 local area network (LAN) connecting cable 19 low battery level 34 M media application key, identifying 7 media controls 24 memory module inserting 48 removing 48 memory module compartment identifying 12 removing cover 48 replacing cover 49 microphone jack, identifying 9 monitor port, external 9 mouse, external setting preferences 23 N network cable...

HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7

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... the operating systems that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access...

HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7

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NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you do not need access to USB ports are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running...

HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7

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... not displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b. Start Setup Utility. 2. If the system information is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on -screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Access...

HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7

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... keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices 41 antivirus software, using 52 audio functions, checking 15 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 24 displaying remaining charge 24 disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus PC Cards...

HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7

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... creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 power-saving states 20 protecting the computer 49 protecting your wireless network 6 N network cable, connecting 12 network icon 2 O operating system controls 5 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23 conserving 26 options 20 power button...

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