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... and technical support by contacting Compaq online or by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. Open an online service event with a Compaq...
... and technical support by contacting Compaq online or by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. Open an online service event with a Compaq...
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... herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard... Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to receive e-mail alert notifications. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are...
... herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard... Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to receive e-mail alert notifications. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are...
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn ... slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and...
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn ... slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and...
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...the hardware manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted... until it is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Many updates provide security enhancements. Installing additional hardware and software Installing...
...the hardware manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted... until it is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Many updates provide security enhancements. Installing additional hardware and software Installing...
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... not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device ... and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...
... not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device ... and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...
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... necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high-quality DVD...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Create these discs are prompted to be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Notebook...
... necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high-quality DVD...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Create these discs are prompted to be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Notebook...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... safeguarding your files and folders. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...system and software. CAUTION: In the event of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall...
... safeguarding your files and folders. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...system and software. CAUTION: In the event of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall...
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...message is installed on your computer. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. Follow the on the screen. 3. To ...back up all personal files. 2. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Then if the system fails, you...
...message is installed on your computer. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. Follow the on the screen. 3. To ...back up all personal files. 2. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Then if the system fails, you...
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep 59...
... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep 59...
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... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
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... devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all network devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...(or all wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on or turn on . If the wireless light is on the ...
... devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all network devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...(or all wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on or turn on . If the wireless light is on the ...
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... 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem 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 all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the...side of your network connection problem, be prompted for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is not properly ...
... 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem 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 all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the...side of your network connection problem, be prompted for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is not properly ...
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... Center. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For...enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 You must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure...
... Center. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For...enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 You must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure...
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...> Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow ...device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones...
...> Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow ...device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones...
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NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Optical drive 49 Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 8.
NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Optical drive 49 Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 8.
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...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required...utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...
...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required...utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...
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... not appear on , press f4 one or more times to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
... not appear on , press f4 one or more times to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
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...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver... drive. 2. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 57 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you want to play a DVD. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8...
...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver... drive. 2. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 57 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you want to play a DVD. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8...