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... power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8... 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Displaying...
... power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8... 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Displaying...
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Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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...threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of characters that is a group of the computer Security feature ●...) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Passwords can be set in Windows or in this chapter may not deter software...
...threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of characters that is a group of the computer Security feature ●...) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Passwords can be set in Windows or in this chapter may not deter software...
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... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are already in compressed files...
... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility (BIOS) menus are already in compressed files...
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...the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Follow the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the...cord from your computer to your hard drive designation. b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow any instructions that ...
...the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Follow the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the...cord from your computer to your hard drive designation. b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow any instructions that ...
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... 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB... an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk Cleanup software 37 Disk Defragmenter software 37 DisplayPort...
... 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB... an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk Cleanup software 37 Disk Defragmenter software 37 DisplayPort...
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...19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel Wireless ...installing 48 security, wireless 5 setting password protection on wakeup 21 setting power options 19 setup of WLAN 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) changing the language 52 displaying system information 53 exiting 54 navigating and selecting 53 passwords set in 45 restoring factory settings...
...19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel Wireless ...installing 48 security, wireless 5 setting password protection on wakeup 21 setting power options 19 setup of WLAN 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) changing the language 52 displaying system information 53 exiting 54 navigating and selecting 53 passwords set in 45 restoring factory settings...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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...is turned on and the hard drive is running. Note: The following : • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following information is not detected by the notebook. • You receive an error message during Power On Self...disk" or "No boot device". Shock events Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. A hard drive that is not...
...is turned on and the hard drive is running. Note: The following : • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following information is not detected by the notebook. • You receive an error message during Power On Self...disk" or "No boot device". Shock events Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. A hard drive that is not...
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...installed to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. • If a fault is detected in any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product ...the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into...
...installed to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. • If a fault is detected in any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product ...the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following: Select Start > Help...workstation setup ● Guidelines for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- ...
...the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following: Select Start > Help...workstation setup ● Guidelines for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- ...
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...or - Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. Resource Contents Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is not provided in printed format, you request a ... To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To...
...or - Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. Resource Contents Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is not provided in printed format, you request a ... To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Customer support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the computer Limited Warranty* Warranty information To...
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... access to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to customer support. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold...hold the key. You can also alternate images among display devices connected to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in Setup Utility. Refer to the system. For example, if a... that key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor ...
... access to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to customer support. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold...hold the key. You can also alternate images among display devices connected to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in Setup Utility. Refer to the system. For example, if a... that key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor ...
Compaq Presario CQ43 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 88 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 89 Displaying system information 89 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 90 Exiting Setup Utility 90 Updating the BIOS 90 Determining the BIOS version 91 Downloading a BIOS update 91 Using System Diagnostics ...92 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 14.0-inch display specifications 94 Hard drive specifications ...95 vi
... 88 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 89 Displaying system information 89 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 90 Exiting Setup Utility 90 Updating the BIOS 90 Determining the BIOS version 91 Downloading a BIOS update 91 Using System Diagnostics ...92 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 14.0-inch display specifications 94 Hard drive specifications ...95 vi
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... changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on the...Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
... changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on the...Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. To save your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
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...cord. 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to select Exit > Exit...+esc (if you connect your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > ...
...cord. 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to select Exit > Exit...+esc (if you connect your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > ...
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Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic ...steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test... window. Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in every sector of the memory modules. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are required to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ...
Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic ...steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test... window. Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are available in every sector of the memory modules. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are required to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ...