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...committed to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Additional support...User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? The ...
...committed to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Additional support...User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? The ...
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... Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of 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. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop...
... Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of 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. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop...
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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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...Recovery discs are designed to help you can use 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). In case of a hard ...if you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. Therefore, HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to a USB...
...Recovery discs are designed to help you can use 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). In case of a hard ...if you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. Therefore, HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to a USB...
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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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...are enabled at the factory, you turn on your computer are off . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more ... has a wireless action key (f12), one or more of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are installed, ...
...are enabled at the factory, you turn on your computer are off . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more ... has a wireless action key (f12), one or more of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are installed, ...
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...from other devices. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to use. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click... listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. You may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the ...
...from other devices. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to use. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click... listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. You may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the ...
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...network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for your country or region. 3. Select your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted ...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must have the current codes to make a connection on ...
...network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for your country or region. 3. Select your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted ...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must have the current codes to make a connection on ...
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... 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any sound event, such as external speakers... 35 Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by ...
... 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any sound event, such as external speakers... 35 Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by ...
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...optical drive is not being detected, verify 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. 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 this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive...
...optical drive is not being detected, verify 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. 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 this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive...
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...drivers you may need to update your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows.... 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware...drivers are prompted to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver... you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Try running your drivers... If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want...
...drivers you may need to update your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows.... 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware...drivers are prompted to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver... you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Try running your drivers... If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want...
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... the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
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...to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download ...only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region...
...to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download ...only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region...
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.... To check for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery ... your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your system on the hard...
.... To check for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery ... your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your system on the hard...
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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 ...