Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is a device conflict or failure. Disconnect the AC ... the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Perform a Hard Reset 1. HP Notebook PCs -...
... the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is a device conflict or failure. Disconnect the AC ... the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Perform a Hard Reset 1. HP Notebook PCs -...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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...YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPAQ OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPAQ OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL STATUTORY RIGHTS AGAINST THE SELLER BASED ON YOUR PURCHASE AGREEMENT. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES ...THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. 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 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, HOWEVER, WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU...
...YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPAQ OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPAQ OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL STATUTORY RIGHTS AGAINST THE SELLER BASED ON YOUR PURCHASE AGREEMENT. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES ...THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. 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 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, HOWEVER, WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU...
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...
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...operating system. The TouchPad also supports a variety of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to the user guide. Then, read this guide provides specific instructions for more information. Connecting to the Internet After you set... To move the pointer, slide your finger up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the computer, refer to find practical information to take before you begin using your computer, you can ...
...operating system. The TouchPad also supports a variety of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to the user guide. Then, read this guide provides specific instructions for more information. Connecting to the Internet After you set... To move the pointer, slide your finger up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the computer, refer to find practical information to take before you begin using your computer, you can ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... 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... and Support by viruses. for select models may be provided on a User Guides disc. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the computer. Finding Help and Support ✎ Help and... access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused ...
... 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... and Support by viruses. for select models may be provided on a User Guides disc. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the computer. Finding Help and Support ✎ Help and... access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Access to Chapter 3, "What's next?" Antivirus software helps protect your computer from damage caused ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to a telephone line. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that do not meet specific security criteria. Telephone line surge protectors are available from computer or electronics retailers in many regions. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for... modem to your power cord, plug the cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. The Safety & Comfort Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
...: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to a telephone line. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that do not meet specific security criteria. Telephone line surge protectors are available from computer or electronics retailers in many regions. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for... modem to your power cord, plug the cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. The Safety & Comfort Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
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... to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you do not have an account with such information as follows: click Start... in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to the Internet. Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
... to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you do not have an account with such information as follows: click Start... in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to the Internet. Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to save and name a snapshot of the computer. 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Notebook Essentials 23 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your system, you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted... for which you revert to provide increased protection for more information. Follow the on file size and the speed of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. A system restore point allows you...
...hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to save and name a snapshot of the computer. 1. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Notebook Essentials 23 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your system, you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted... for which you revert to provide increased protection for more information. Follow the on file size and the speed of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. A system restore point allows you...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be helpful if you plan to use with the computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The computer operates on the system regulatory ... m to 12,192 m -50 ft to travel internationally with this section may be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in the following specifications. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following table may be powered only with an...
Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be helpful if you plan to use with the computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The computer operates on the system regulatory ... m to 12,192 m -50 ft to travel internationally with this section may be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in the following specifications. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following table may be powered only with an...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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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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... adapter to DC power. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select models only). or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) outside the country or region in appearance by country or region. Connecting the internal analog modem to...
... adapter to DC power. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select models only). or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) outside the country or region in appearance by country or region. Connecting the internal analog modem to...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do 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). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding...
... Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do 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). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding...
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 ...;F to 131°F) *1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications Actual drive specifications may differ slightly. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
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 ...;F to 131°F) *1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications Actual drive specifications may differ slightly. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
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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On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. Only users who have expert knowledge of the Computer folder. 3.... 7 and Windows Vista: 1. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101 If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can manually change resource settings. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click...
On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. Only users who have expert knowledge of the Computer folder. 3.... 7 and Windows Vista: 1. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101 If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can manually change resource settings. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click...