Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... folders. System restore points allow you can use your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been...later in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of a system failure: ● Creating ...
... folders. System restore points allow you can use your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been...later in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of a system failure: ● Creating ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using 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 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using 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 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...HP Wireless Assistant software on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white), at least one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers...wireless action key (f12) on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is on (white) when you ...
...HP Wireless Assistant software on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white), at least one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers...wireless action key (f12) on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is on (white) when you ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed ... chapter to use. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is ...
... the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed ... chapter to use. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...the codes when prompted to do so. Open your computer accordingly. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to repair...SSID and network key are prompted for your computer model number in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is...
...the codes when prompted to do so. Open your computer accordingly. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to repair...SSID and network key are prompted for your computer model number in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...9679; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You should hear sound through the speakers or through ...> Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be ...
...9679; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You should hear sound through the speakers or through ...> Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the ...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive....
...to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the ...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive....
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...you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia When ...prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. Reopen Device ...
...you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia When ...prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. Reopen Device ...
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... your hard drive. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from...
... your hard drive. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Select your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your computer...
... a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Select your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your computer...
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... partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you can recover your...experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, ...
... partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you can recover your...experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, ...
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index
... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index