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Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98

... screen, press f10. - If Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility If Setup...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 110

... g 101 g 101 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times (typical read, including setting) Single track 1.0 ms 1.5 ms...to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. Contact technical support for details. 102 Chapter 6 Specifications
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 113

System resources you can manually change resource settings. If two devices require the same resource and ...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. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 135

... identifying 11 G graphics, product description 2 grounding equipment and methods 38 H hard drive precautions 35 product description 3 removal 42 spare part numbers 23, 27, 42 specifications 102 hard drive ...spare part numbers 20, 52 keys esc 11 fn 11 function 11 navigation 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L LAN Power Saving 92 language support 92 latch, battery release 15 legacy support, ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 137

serviceability, product description 6 setup utility Diagnostics menu 97 File menu 96 navigating and selecting 94 restoring factory settings 95 Security menu 97 System Configuration menu 98 slots Digital Media 14 memory module 15 security cable 13 solid-state drive (SSD) 106, 111 speaker assembly removal 57 spare part number 20, 57 speakers, identifying 10 specifications Blu...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9

... passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 Managing a power-on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical updates ...94 10 Setup Utility (BIOS...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 22

... available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 30

... for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 69

...models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. If prompted to your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 98

...data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from a variety of passwords can protect your computer for service, remove all password settings. Follow the procedures in...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 104

... and other Microsoft programs, as they are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as you set up your computer. To be sure that all critical updates from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. 94 Chapter 9 Security Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 107

... displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Restoring default settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. If Setup Utility is not open , begin...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 110

... BIOS is connected to Help and Support for more information. 2. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates Access the updates on the HP Web site. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 113

..., type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers 103 After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 121

... (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network 8 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 28 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 99 language support 99 latch, battery release 9 light power 3 lights caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 optical...

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  • Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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