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Question posted by rogeranthony on March 14th, 2013

How Do I Do A 'factory Reset' On My Compaq Presario A900?

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 31st, 2013 8:42 PM
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To restore your Compaq Presario A900 to its factory settings, please follow the instructions provided in the video tutorials below. Please take time to watch the videos and follow the steps provided.

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Wireless Setup Guide - Page 2

... provided. Point-to add wireless capability. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows®... record this booklet. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7

... discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. 1 This feature helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding...restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Backing up (boot) your computer and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8

...DVD±RW double-layer discs, are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure to factory settings in a safe place. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are ... software to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of system instability or failure.
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9

The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your system, you are creating a system restore point. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Using system restore ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11

... the hard drive. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a recovery 5 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista - Page 7

... explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To set when you restore the factory default settings. Displaying system information 3 To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 10

...wireless lights, depending on or turn off . If the wireless light is blue, at the factory, you turn on the model. Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button,... light is off . Because the wireless devices are off , all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 15

... computer can connect to your ISP. Close and then reopen Internet Explorer. Connect the router to any Web site, such as "Cannot Open Internet Site," reset the connection options: a. In the Automatic configuration section, select the Automatically detect settings check box, and then click OK. Connect the wireless router (purchased separately...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17

... configuration, it will prompt you . or - ● Select the Network key check box, and then click Generate. HP recommends that came with your router to reset the password. NOTE: If you have already configured a router password, Network Assistant will select a unique network key for you for permission to continue: 1. Create a Network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 29

... status icon, one of the preferred networks. When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there ... and repair from the menu. In the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one or more of your network device and attempt...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 33

For details, refer to the wireless router 27 Cannot connect to the router user guide. If the computer still cannot make a connection to 15 seconds. Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to a WLAN, restart the wireless router.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 9

... button* Functions like the right button on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Num lock is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 11

... information about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. *This table describes factory settings. Displays a shortcut menu for at least 5 seconds to exit Hibernation. To learn more about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. Top components 5 Executes frequently used like...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 7

... or down over the vertical 1 To scroll up and down . (7) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To move the pointer, slide your finger up or down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 14

... keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys function like the keys on . Component (1) num lk key (2) Num lock light (3) Integrated numeric...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9

1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Description Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC √ √ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors: T7250 2.00-GHz processor, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB √ L2 cache T5550 1.80-GHz processor, 667-MHz ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 17

... right button on an external mouse. (6) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (7) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Top components 9
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27

... components Item Description Spare part number (1) Display bezel (includes Compaq logo, and camera lens) 462391-001 (2) Camera module 462580...001 (8) Display enclosure (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables, microphone receiver 462389-001 and cable, and Compaq logo) Display Cable Kit (not illustrated, includes display panel cable and camera module cable) 462393-001 Display...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 34

... Denmark, Finland, and Norway (includes keyboard cable) 462389-001 Display enclosure (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables, microphone receiver and cable, and Compaq logo) 462391-001 Display bezel (includes Compaq logo, and camera lens) 462392-001 Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges) 462393-001 Display Cable Kit (includes display...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 82

... Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To set when you restore the factory default settings. 74 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to enter setup" is open, press f1. Access the system information...

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