Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... information regularly to AC power during this process. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can recover your system to be connected to protect your operating... Recovery after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating... discs, such as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
... information regularly to AC power during this process. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can recover your system to be connected to protect your operating... Recovery after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating... discs, such as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
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...that you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click System recovery, and then ... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that is displayed on the screen. If that you create or from the recovery discs: 1....software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (...
...that you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click System recovery, and then ... the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that is displayed on the screen. If that you create or from the recovery discs: 1....software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...reverse undesirable changes to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding your...recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by ...
...reverse undesirable changes to protect your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding your...recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery ... a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery ... a recovery partition. Software not provided with your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. If you have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. BIOS version information (also known as... docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to... software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on your selection to...
...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. BIOS version information (also known as... docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to... software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on your selection to...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - If you may be able to... Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - If you may be able to... Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for your computer does not have a ...WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for your computer does not have a ...WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not...
...version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... alphanumeric number that is the number you contact technical support. Describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you use to each product. ◦... Bluetooth® device. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .
... alphanumeric number that is the number you contact technical support. Describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-...Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you use to each product. ◦... Bluetooth® device. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use .
Drives - Windows Vista
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Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-click the optical device listing to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing... 4. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall...
...-click the optical device listing to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing... 4. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 5 C CD burning 6 copying 5 copyright warning 5 playing 4 removing 7 CD drive 3, 11 D device drivers HP devices 22 Windows devices 22 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 15 drives caring for 2 diskette 11 ...ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 R region codes, DVD 10 26 Index S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 23 disc burning 24 HP device drivers 22 optical disc does not play 23 optical drive detection 21 Windows device drivers 22 W WinDVD 25
... airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 5 C CD burning 6 copying 5 copyright warning 5 playing 4 removing 7 CD drive 3, 11 D device drivers HP devices 22 Windows devices 22 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 15 drives caring for 2 diskette 11 ...ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 R region codes, DVD 10 26 Index S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 23 disc burning 24 HP device drivers 22 optical disc does not play 23 optical drive detection 21 Windows device drivers 22 W WinDVD 25
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... not play automatically ...29 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 29 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 30 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 31 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 32 A new device...
... not play automatically ...29 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 29 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 30 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 31 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 32 A new device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...9679; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Checking your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ...
...9679; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Checking your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in either of the disc to continue. Windows scans your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ●...play ● Save your system for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the...
...if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in either of the disc to continue. Windows scans your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ●...play ● Save your system for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...2 B Blu-ray Disc 18 buttons DVD 3 media 3 C CD burning 22 inserting 19 removing 23 CD drive 16 checking audio functions 8 configuring HDMI 11 D device drivers HP devices 32 Windows devices 32 drives, optical drive 16 DVD burning 22 changing region setting 21 inserting 19 removing 23 DVD button 3 DVD drive 16 DVD region... 6 QuickPlay 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting disc burning 32 disc play 28 DVD movie play 29 DVD produces no sound 31 external display 30 HP device drivers 32 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows device drivers 32 TV, watching 13 Index 33
...2 B Blu-ray Disc 18 buttons DVD 3 media 3 C CD burning 22 inserting 19 removing 23 CD drive 16 checking audio functions 8 configuring HDMI 11 D device drivers HP devices 32 Windows devices 32 drives, optical drive 16 DVD burning 22 changing region setting 21 inserting 19 removing 23 DVD button 3 DVD drive 16 DVD region... 6 QuickPlay 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting disc burning 32 disc play 28 DVD movie play 29 DVD produces no sound 31 external display 30 HP device drivers 32 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows device drivers 32 TV, watching 13 Index 33