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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu...
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu...
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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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...most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you create. For details, refer to your computer. HP recommends that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Recovery discs are ... computer to a USB flash drive as soon as your files and folders. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, ...
...most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you create. For details, refer to your computer. HP recommends that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Recovery discs are ... computer to a USB flash drive as soon as your files and folders. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, ...
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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... the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (...f12), one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ ... wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel).
... the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (...f12), one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ ... wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel).
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... either your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a ...use. Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from other devices.
... either your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a ...use. Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from other devices.
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... the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of... the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Press ...
... the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of... the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Press ...
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... computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone... any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 35 Select Start > Control Panel....
... computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone... any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 35 Select Start > Control Panel....
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...Device Manager. 3. 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-... 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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2.
...Device Manager. 3. 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-... 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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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...> Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs..., Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the ...
...> Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs..., Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the ...
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... have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go...
... have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go...
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... be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the... list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product...
... be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the... list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product...
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... you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 Use these discs to recover 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...not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to ...
... you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 Use these discs to recover 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...not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to ...
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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 ...