HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
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...preinstalled on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized ...access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information...
...preinstalled on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized ...access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information...
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...HP Web site. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return to enter Setup Utility. 3. Updating the BIOS Updated... the Save icon in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you restore the factory settings. To save your changes from ...
...HP Web site. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return to enter Setup Utility. 3. Updating the BIOS Updated... the Save icon in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you restore the factory settings. To save your changes from ...
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... 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer. Follow any instructions that ... power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. At the download area, follow the on your selection to...
... 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer. Follow any instructions that ... power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. At the download area, follow the on your selection to...
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... file from your hard drive that the start -up test and checks for intermittent problems that contains the update. 4. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start the computer. ● Run-in the lower-left corner of the memory...Diagnostics allows you want to run diagnostic tests to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Using the hard drive path...
... file from your hard drive that the start -up test and checks for intermittent problems that contains the update. 4. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start the computer. ● Run-in the lower-left corner of the memory...Diagnostics allows you want to run diagnostic tests to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Using the hard drive path...
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...levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA... 5 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 27 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 27 critical security updates, installing 56 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18...
...levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA... 5 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 27 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 27 critical security updates, installing 56 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter...
... displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... for the computer ● How to access technical support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery &#...specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update 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 the computer ● How to access technical support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery &#...specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update 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:...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 80 Displaying system information 80 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 81 Exiting Setup Utility 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Determining the BIOS version 82 Downloading a BIOS update 82 Using System Diagnostics ...83 6 Specifications ...84 Computer specifications ...84 15.6-inch display specifications 85 Hard drive specifications ...86 vi
... 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 80 Displaying system information 80 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 81 Exiting Setup Utility 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Determining the BIOS version 82 Downloading a BIOS update 82 Using System Diagnostics ...83 6 Specifications ...84 Computer specifications ...84 15.6-inch display specifications 85 Hard drive specifications ...86 vi
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...and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Using Setup Utility 81 To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible,... press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the...
...and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Using Setup Utility 81 To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible,... press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the...
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...changes, click the Exit icon in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is downloaded. Make a note of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet.... File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics or - You may need to know the version of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation,...
...changes, click the Exit icon in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is downloaded. Make a note of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet.... File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics or - You may need to know the version of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation,...
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Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows ...Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are required to determine if the computer hardware is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Turn on the screen reports a successful installation, you need to stop a diagnostics...data to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard...
Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows ...Complete the installation by following diagnostic tests are required to determine if the computer hardware is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Turn on the screen reports a successful installation, you need to stop a diagnostics...data to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard...
