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...site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to change without notice. registered trademarks of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. They are ...additional warranty. Additional support and updates to the user guides are 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. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Part number: ...
...site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to change without notice. registered trademarks of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. They are ...additional warranty. Additional support and updates to the user guides are 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. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Part number: ...
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...Notebook Essentials 5 Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.... Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of your computer.
...Notebook Essentials 5 Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.... Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of your computer.
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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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.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to back up your files and folders. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your full factory image if you create. Therefore, HP recommends that you should continue to ...an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating ...
.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to back up your files and folders. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your full factory image if you create. Therefore, HP recommends that you should continue to ...an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating ...
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... a disc does not begin, or 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...
... a disc does not begin, or 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...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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...devices are installed, and one wireless device is on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is ... local area network, and modem If the wireless light is on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on...
...devices are installed, and one wireless device is on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is ... local area network, and modem If the wireless light is on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on...
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...your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Click the arrow... list and show all wireless devices. Refer to your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of possible...
...your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Click the arrow... list and show all wireless devices. Refer to your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of possible...
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...drivers for the latest software. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. A Windows...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at http://www.hp...
...drivers for the latest software. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. A Windows...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at http://www.hp...
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... variety of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with instant ...external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, ...
... variety of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with instant ...external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, ...
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...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that ...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed...
...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that ...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed...
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...8 to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ... open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on...
...8 to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ... open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on...
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...your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify ...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Open your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and...
...your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify ...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Open your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and...
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..., 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install... the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted...
..., 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install... the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted...
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... then click Disk Management. To check for computers that you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your computer and restore the operating system... and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the ...
... then click Disk Management. To check for computers that you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your computer and restore the operating system... and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the ...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...