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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of your computer. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Opens the Mouse... the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of your computer. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Opens the Mouse... the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5
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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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... recover your computer to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of a hard drive failure, you cannot use the...refer to protect your information regularly to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Recovery discs are designed to restore your computer. Therefore, HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you...
... recover your computer to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of a hard drive failure, you cannot use the...refer to protect your information regularly to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Recovery discs are designed to restore your computer. Therefore, HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you...
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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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...one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices ... or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected)...
...one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices ... or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected)...
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... not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your way through the sequence of possible solutions to use. NOTE: Wireless networking ...
... not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your way through the sequence of possible solutions to use. NOTE: Wireless networking ...
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.... Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your Web browser and go to repair. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www... attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure ...
.... Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your Web browser and go to repair. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www... attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure ...
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...Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs >...event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match ...
...Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs >...event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match ...
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...that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ...for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, ...
...that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ...for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, ...
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... correct the problem, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to update your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want 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. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once ...
... correct the problem, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to update your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want 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. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once ...
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...search box, and then press enter. 3. or - Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Click Install now to enter settings before... you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, ...
...search box, and then press enter. 3. or - Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Click Install now to enter settings before... you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, ...
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...stored, and double-click the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Select your hard drive. When... location on your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be ...
...stored, and double-click the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Select your hard drive. When... location on your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be ...
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...your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to...feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 103 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to help you can recover your operating ...
...your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to...feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 103 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to help you can recover your operating ...
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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 ...