Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs - Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall... Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. Disconnect the AC power ...
... all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs - Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall... Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. Disconnect the AC power ...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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..., WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. Accessories The Limited Warranty terms and conditions for HP branded accessories are as indicated in the Limited Warranty applicable to HP accessories. 4 English THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE COMPAQ PRODUCT OR THE...
..., WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. Accessories The Limited Warranty terms and conditions for HP branded accessories are as indicated in the Limited Warranty applicable to HP accessories. 4 English THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE COMPAQ PRODUCT OR THE...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. for connecting to wired and wireless networks. First, read the specific chapters for more information. Windows 7 Your computer ... for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your computer, you can connect to a wireless or wired network so ...
...using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. for connecting to wired and wireless networks. First, read the specific chapters for more information. Windows 7 Your computer ... for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your computer, you can connect to a wireless or wired network so ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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You can access Help and Support by viruses. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Finding Help and Support ✎ Help and Support is preinstalled on the computer, follow these topics: ■ Information about using software...open it. ✎ For details about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from damage caused by clicking Start, and then clicking ...
You can access Help and Support by viruses. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Finding Help and Support ✎ Help and Support is preinstalled on the computer, follow these topics: ■ Information about using software...open it. ✎ For details about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from damage caused by clicking Start, and then clicking ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... adapter. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from most computer or electronics retailers. ■ During an electrical storm, either run...: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. Telephone line surge protectors are available from the power surges that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
... adapter. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from most computer or electronics retailers. ■ During an electrical storm, either run...: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. Telephone line surge protectors are available from the power surges that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
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... from an ISP. ■ If you do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can connect to use an existing account Using ISP... set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you can use an existing account: ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some...
... from an ISP. ■ If you do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can connect to use an existing account Using ISP... set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you can use an existing account: ■ Internet Services & Offers (available in some...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Notebook Essentials 23 You may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Using system ... can then recover back to that the computer is performing optimally ✎ If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected...
Create a system restore point 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Notebook Essentials 23 You may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Using system ... can then recover back to that the computer is performing optimally ✎ If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... to use with this computer. The computer operates on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay. The AC power source must be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19 V ... or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. Notebook Essentials 25 Although the computer can be powered only with the computer.
... to use with this computer. The computer operates on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay. The AC power source must be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19 V ... or a DC power source supplied and approved by an AC or a DC power source. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. Notebook Essentials 25 Although the computer can be powered only with the computer.
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...recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 25 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices ...17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook...
...recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 25 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices ...17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook...
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... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... 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
... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... 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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...menu ...92 Security menu 93 Diagnostics menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...96 Computer specifications ...96 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...98 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 99 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 100 System resource specifications ...101 7 Backup and recovery ...102 Windows 7 ...102 Creating recovery discs 103 Backing up your information 104 Using Windows Backup...
...menu ...92 Security menu 93 Diagnostics menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...96 Computer specifications ...96 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...98 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 99 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 100 System resource specifications ...101 7 Backup and recovery ...102 Windows 7 ...102 Creating recovery discs 103 Backing up your information 104 Using Windows Backup...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Requirements for specific countries or regions 115 10 Recycling ...116 Battery ...116 Display ...116 Index ...122 x
Requirements for specific countries or regions 115 10 Recycling ...116 Battery ...116 Display ...116 Index ...122 x
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. NOTE: Telephone jacks vary by country or region. The modem must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with the modem. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV...
... computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. NOTE: Telephone jacks vary by country or region. The modem must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with the modem. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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After either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Main menu Select System information To do this chapter may ...
After either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Main menu Select System information To do this chapter may ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Select System information Restore Defaults Ignore Changes And Exit Save Changes And Exit To do this ● View identification information for the computer. ● View specification information for the processor, cache and memory size, and system ROM.
... Select System information Restore Defaults Ignore Changes And Exit Save Changes And Exit To do this ● View identification information for the computer. ● View specification information for the processor, cache and memory size, and system ROM.
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 96 Chapter 6 Specifications 6 Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Depth Width Height (front to rear) Weight (lowest weight configuration) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 22.8 ...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 96 Chapter 6 Specifications 6 Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Depth Width Height (front to rear) Weight (lowest weight configuration) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 22.8 ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g ... when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.
Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g ... when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write Random access time BD DVD CD Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 4X BD 24X CD-R ... KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec Multiword DMA Mode 100 Chapter 6 Specifications
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write Random access time BD DVD CD Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 4X BD 24X CD-R ... KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec 4,500 KB/sec Multiword DMA Mode 100 Chapter 6 Specifications
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... the top of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. System resource specifications You can disable your hardware and cause your computer to malfunction or become inoperable. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict... View system information. 3. Select Start > Computer. 2. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101
... the top of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. System resource specifications You can disable your hardware and cause your computer to malfunction or become inoperable. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict... View system information. 3. Select Start > Computer. 2. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101