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Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows Users Looking 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 ...www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. For more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to date with ...
Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows Users Looking 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 ...www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. For more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to date with ...
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...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. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon ... used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎...
...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. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon ... used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎...
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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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... drive is as complete as possible after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of a hard drive failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the...used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to a USB flash drive as soon as your computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your files and folders. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). ...
... drive is as complete as possible after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of a hard drive failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the...used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to a USB flash drive as soon as your computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your files and folders. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). ...
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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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...software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to turn on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled...one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices,...
...software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to turn on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled...one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices,...
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...solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for 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. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want .... 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to Help and Support for more information...
...solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for 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. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want .... 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to Help and Support for more information...
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.... Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are prompted for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow ...of the WLAN device software for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. 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 the far right...
.... Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are prompted for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow ...of the WLAN device software for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. 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 the far right...
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...or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Checking your desktop... PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected...
...or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Checking your desktop... PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected...
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... 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 see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager ...
... 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 see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager ...
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... want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. If ...uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to play a DVD. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. ...
... want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. If ...uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to play a DVD. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. ...
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... to enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the device. When ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your computer. or - After the file is displayed, ...
... to enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the device. When ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your computer. or - After the file is displayed, ...
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... Search box, and then press enter. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
... Search box, and then press enter. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
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... regular basis to back up your information regularly to help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 NOTE: Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for computers that you with the following ... or instability. 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, 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 should continue...
... regular basis to back up your information regularly to help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 NOTE: Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for computers that you with the following ... or instability. 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, 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 should continue...
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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...