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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... settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the computer, you restore the factory settings. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Some download packages... not changed when you need to the menu display. To return all settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the...
... settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the computer, you restore the factory settings. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Some download packages... not changed when you need to the menu display. To return all settings in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the...
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...restoring factory settings 62 sharing optical drives 51 shutdown 21 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 SkyRoom 17 Sleep exiting 22 initiating 22 slot-load optical drive 48 smart card defined 37 inserting 38 removing 38 SoftPaqs, downloading 59 software Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP... ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 47 HP SkyRoom 17 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 21 storing a battery 28 switch, power 21 system information...
...restoring factory settings 62 sharing optical drives 51 shutdown 21 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 SkyRoom 17 Sleep exiting 22 initiating 22 slot-load optical drive 48 smart card defined 37 inserting 38 removing 38 SoftPaqs, downloading 59 software Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP... ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 47 HP SkyRoom 17 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 21 storing a battery 28 switch, power 21 system information...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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.... 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 BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to... Run Repair Your Computer. Run Last Known Good Configuration. Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore. Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs. Select Boot into Windows normally, you can boot to BIOS,...
.... 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 BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to... Run Repair Your Computer. Run Last Known Good Configuration. Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore. Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs. Select Boot into Windows normally, you can boot to BIOS,...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 6 Backup and recovery ...30 Restore ...31 Creating restore media ...31 Performing a system restore ...32 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 32 Restoring using the restore media 33 Changing the computer boot order 33 Backing up and ...recovering your information 33 Using Windows Backup and Restore 34 Using Windows system restore points 35 When to create restore points 35 Create a system restore point 35 Restore to a previous date and time 35 7 Customer support ...36 Contacting customer ...
...Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 6 Backup and recovery ...30 Restore ...31 Creating restore media ...31 Performing a system restore ...32 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 32 Restoring using the restore media 33 Changing the computer boot order 33 Backing up and ...recovering your information 33 Using Windows Backup and Restore 34 Using Windows system restore points 35 When to create restore points 35 Create a system restore point 35 Restore to a previous date and time 35 7 Customer support ...36 Contacting customer ...
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NOTE: Until you set up Increases speaker volume. Mute Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to go. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external ...
NOTE: Until you set up Increases speaker volume. Mute Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to go. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external ...
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.... This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system...
.... This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system...
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...a Recovery drive is listed in a safe place. Create these discs or the flash drive carefully and keep them in the window. Creating restore media HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you create either a set ...of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your computer from the HP Web site. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If for some other reason you can use this ...
...a Recovery drive is listed in a safe place. Create these discs or the flash drive carefully and keep them in the window. Creating restore media HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you create either a set ...of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive: 1. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your computer from the HP Web site. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If for some other reason you can use this ...
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...a recovery flash drive as soon as a final attempt to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. ... in either of the following when performing a system restore: ● You can restore only the system that you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of the screen. Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to correct computer issues.
...a recovery flash drive as soon as a final attempt to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP recommends that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. ... in either of the following when performing a system restore: ● You can restore only the system that you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of the screen. Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to correct computer issues.
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...the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port. 2. Restart the computer. 2. Restoring using the restore media 1. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. In order to correct computer issues, a recovery should first be attempted before a system... restore is very important to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the Recovery Manager, the computer...
...the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port. 2. Restart the computer. 2. Restoring using the restore media 1. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. In order to correct computer issues, a recovery should first be attempted before a system... restore is very important to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the Recovery Manager, the computer...
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... ● Before the computer is connected to AC power before you add or modify hardware or software Guidelines: ● Create system restore points using system restore points, refer to save. 2. For more information. 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Save and print the document. Depending on file ...sizes, it may be a time-saver if you want to Using Windows system restore points on page 35. ● Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Save customized settings in...
... ● Before the computer is connected to AC power before you add or modify hardware or software Guidelines: ● Create system restore points using system restore points, refer to save. 2. For more information. 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Save and print the document. Depending on file ...sizes, it may be a time-saver if you want to Using Windows system restore points on page 35. ● Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Save customized settings in...
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...NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your mind, you want to that point if you can create additional restore points to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the... on -screen instructions. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System ...
...NOTE: Recovering to save and name a snapshot of your mind, you want to that point if you can create additional restore points to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the... on -screen instructions. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System ...
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...scrolling 20 zooming 20 TouchPad light 4 TouchPad zone, identifying 4 traveling with the computer 37 U USB ports, identifying 8, 9 using system restore 35 V vents, identifying 9, 11 volume keys, identifying 17 R recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 32 recovering from the recovery discs ...33 recovery discs 31 Recovery Manager 32 recovery, system 32 regulatory information regulatory label 37 wireless certification labels 37 restore points 35 W webcam light, identifying 10 webcam, identifying 10 Windows applications key, identifying 7 Windows logo key, identifying 7...
...scrolling 20 zooming 20 TouchPad light 4 TouchPad zone, identifying 4 traveling with the computer 37 U USB ports, identifying 8, 9 using system restore 35 V vents, identifying 9, 11 volume keys, identifying 17 R recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 32 recovering from the recovery discs ...33 recovery discs 31 Recovery Manager 32 recovery, system 32 regulatory information regulatory label 37 wireless certification labels 37 restore points 35 W webcam light, identifying 10 webcam, identifying 10 Windows applications key, identifying 7 Windows logo key, identifying 7...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Utility ...79 Starting Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 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...
... Setup Utility ...79 Starting Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 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...
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... 90 Changing the computer boot order 90 Backing up and recovering your information 91 Using Windows Backup and Restore 92 Using Windows system restore points 92 When to create restore points 92 Create a system restore point 93 Restore to a previous date and time 93 8 Power cord set requirements 94 Requirements for all countries 94 Requirements...
... 90 Changing the computer boot order 90 Backing up and recovering your information 91 Using Windows Backup and Restore 92 Using Windows system restore points 92 When to create restore points 92 Create a system restore point 93 Restore to a previous date and time 93 8 Power cord set requirements 94 Requirements for all countries 94 Requirements...
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... 39 Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see Battery on page 36). Remove the WLAN module: 1. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Remove the battery...
... 39 Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see Battery on page 36). Remove the WLAN module: 1. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Remove the battery...
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... save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Then use the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return...
... save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Then use the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not visible, press esc to return...
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...be reinstalled manually. Software not provided with this can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window. Restore 87 To check for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery...have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information and restore it if ever needed. 7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you will need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. This ...
...be reinstalled manually. Software not provided with this can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window. Restore 87 To check for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery...have a recovery partition. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information and restore it if ever needed. 7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you will need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. This ...
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... Manager > Recovery Media Creation. 2. Handle these discs or the flash drive after setting up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. Creating restore media HP recommends that you can exit the program before inserting into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can... restore your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to...
... Manager > Recovery Media Creation. 2. Handle these discs or the flash drive after setting up the computer for your computer from the HP Web site. Creating restore media HP recommends that you can exit the program before inserting into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can... restore your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to...
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... flash drive, or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) When using Recovery Manager. ● Recovery Manager restores only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to correct computer issues. Access Recovery Manager in the... computer issues fail. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following when performing a system restore: ● You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. Follow the on-screen...
... flash drive, or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) When using Recovery Manager. ● Recovery Manager restores only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to correct computer issues. Access Recovery Manager in the... computer issues fail. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following when performing a system restore: ● You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. Follow the on-screen...