Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... are available on your computer. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. You can find them on your computer. The only warranties for technical or ...products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and ...
... are available on your computer. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. You can find them on your computer. The only warranties for technical or ...products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...; The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the...
...; The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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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... system feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your...
... system feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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...Assistant software on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Because the ... one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the...
...Assistant software on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Because the ... one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the...
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... password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm...Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or ...
... password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm...Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or ...
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...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow... these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are prompted ...obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points...
...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow... these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are prompted ...obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points...
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...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. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such ...Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start >...
...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. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such ...Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start >...
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.... 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager 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 hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does ...not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to see if the device is listed in...
.... 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager 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 hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does ...not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to see if the device is listed in...
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... click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start > Control Panel...
... click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start > Control Panel...
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.... 5. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save...
.... 5. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save...
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... file to your operating system. 5. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ...steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. ...
... file to your operating system. 5. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ...steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. ...
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... system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 To check for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for ...
... system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 To check for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for ...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...