Compaq Presario CQ35 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you can restore your computer includes a solid-state drive ...reasonably current backup. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have ...not have been included for the presence of the window.
... and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you can restore your computer includes a solid-state drive ...reasonably current backup. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have ...not have been included for the presence of the window.
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However, if your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery discs have... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Backup and recovery Performing...
However, if your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery discs have... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Then select Recovery Manager. Backup and recovery Performing...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...that you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring ...basis to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to factory settings in case of the window. 1 System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you should...
...that you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring ...basis to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to factory settings in case of the window. 1 System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you should...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...disc provided by the manufacturer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before... using Recovery Manager. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition....
...disc provided by the manufacturer. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these features, try them before... using Recovery Manager. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a recovery partition....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information ... reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is connected to download your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. When the Main menu is displayed...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information ... reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is connected to download your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. When the Main menu is displayed...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. or - ... Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated...
.... When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. or - ... Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section.... Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start > Computer > System properties. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) ...
...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section.... Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start > Computer > System properties. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... all other programs are copying a disc, save the information on the computer and is inserted into the optical drive. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp... also available from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. A disc does not play...
... all other programs are copying a disc, save the information on the computer and is inserted into the optical drive. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp... also available from your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. A disc does not play...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If you are once again listed. 8. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start >...so on the Web. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open ...
... HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If you are once again listed. 8. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start >...so on the Web. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...get the latest updates for your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 Open your hard drive. Click Microsoft Update to http://www....settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer. To use...
...get the latest updates for your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 Open your hard drive. Click Microsoft Update to http://www....settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Download only to save the file to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer. To use...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 7 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also...7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index
...CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 7 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also...7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . You may need this information when.... The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information...information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, ...
... describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . You may need this information when.... The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information...information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS...esc display, the version of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your ...
...is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS...esc display, the version of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does ... WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does ... WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software... either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com...
...://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software... either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is displayed, click No. Remove any discs from the center of the following section. Otherwise, you want to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Medium (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If necessary,...insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the drive is clean. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may not be detecting the drive because a device driver is already showing. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > ...
... is displayed, click No. Remove any discs from the center of the following section. Otherwise, you want to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Medium (16 bit), if this message is not already selected. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If necessary,...insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the drive is clean. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may not be detecting the drive because a device driver is already showing. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > ...