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... information available before you can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting Compaq online or by telephone. Contacting Compaq You can contact Compaq technical support by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find...
... information available before you can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting Compaq online or by telephone. Contacting Compaq You can contact Compaq technical support by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...for more user guides? Additional support and updates to the user guides are on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and...at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. As part of this product up now at ...
...for more user guides? Additional support and updates to the user guides are on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and...at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. As part of this product up now at ...
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Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is ...
Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is ...
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...to the Internet. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Important updates to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? To install software from a disc, follow... these steps: 1. Locating and installing software Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Many updates provide security enhancements. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer...
...to the Internet. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Important updates to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? To install software from a disc, follow... these steps: 1. Locating and installing software Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Many updates provide security enhancements. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer...
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Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting to ... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the wireless connection on. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennas are free...
Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting to ... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the wireless connection on. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennas are free...
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... the following guidelines before inserting it in a safe place. If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system... discs can exit the program before you are purchased separately. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on-screen instructions.
... the following guidelines before inserting it in a safe place. If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system... discs can exit the program before you are purchased separately. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...setup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. To...software are used to start up (boot) your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer and restore the operating system and software ...
...setup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. To...software are used to start up (boot) your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer and restore the operating system and software ...
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... steps: 1. NOTE: If you must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on the screen. 3. Then if the system fails, you have created and any software ...If possible, back up ) your files and folders. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Linux backup and recovery...
... steps: 1. NOTE: If you must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on the screen. 3. Then if the system fails, you have created and any software ...If possible, back up ) your files and folders. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Linux backup and recovery...
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
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... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
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...wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon ... Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. All of the wireless devices...
...wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon ... Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. All of the wireless devices...
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... arrow next to Network adapters to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes...and modem If wireless networking is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
... arrow next to Network adapters to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes...and modem If wireless networking is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
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...computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no...follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your country or region. 3. Current network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
...computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no...follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your country or region. 3. Current network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
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To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ...variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Save the file to your computer...
To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ...variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Save the file to your computer...
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NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Optical drive 49
NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Optical drive 49
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...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security.... If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security.... If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
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... designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external...
... designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external...
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... the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to play a DVD. Troubleshooting 57 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any ...http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the ...
... the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to play a DVD. Troubleshooting 57 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any ...http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the ...