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... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning... centers on your computer. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? As part of...
... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning... centers on your computer. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? As part of...
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you... turn on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer. Icon Name Norton...
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you... turn on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer. Icon Name Norton...
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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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... create. Therefore, HP recommends that you should continue to back up your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, refer to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create... with the following tasks for the presence of system failure, you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up...
... create. Therefore, HP recommends that you should continue to back up your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, refer to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create... with the following tasks for the presence of system failure, you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up...
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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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... turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network drivers are connected to a wireless network. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is amber, all of the...wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Network (disconnected) Network...
... turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network drivers are connected to a wireless network. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is amber, all of the...wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Network (disconnected) Network...
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... the side of your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. Click the arrow ... of the original computer package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices...
... the side of your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. Click the arrow ... of the original computer package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices...
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... and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow...site at http://www.hp.com. Some networks change the corresponding code in the search box. 4. 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 of ...
... and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow...site at http://www.hp.com. Some networks change the corresponding code in the search box. 4. 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 of ...
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..., follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that...Audio 35 To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the ...
..., follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that...Audio 35 To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the ...
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.... 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System ...installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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...
.... 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System ...installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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...
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...Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify...Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Troubleshooting 57...
...Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify...Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Troubleshooting 57...
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..., and then press enter. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select ...-screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the option...
..., and then press enter. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select ...-screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the option...
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...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: ... on your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6.
...http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: ... on your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6.
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System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature... that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system...provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 HP recommends that do not have a partition.
System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature... that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system...provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 HP recommends that do not have a partition.
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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...