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... a warranted failure, you have been made in the Compaq Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior... agreements or representations-including representations made in connection with the Compaq Product. or (d) by modification or service by operation outside the ...
... a warranted failure, you have been made in the Compaq Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior... agreements or representations-including representations made in connection with the Compaq Product. or (d) by modification or service by operation outside the ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... 1 Protecting your computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features 5 Chapter 3: What's next? Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12... the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is functioning abnormally 18 Notebook Essentials iii
... 1 Protecting your computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features 5 Chapter 3: What's next? Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12... the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is functioning abnormally 18 Notebook Essentials iii
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..., read this guide provides specific instructions for additional information. You will also find additional information. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi network controls ■ Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups...gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your finger up or down using the...
..., read this guide provides specific instructions for additional information. You will also find additional information. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi network controls ■ Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups...gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your finger up or down using the...
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..., click Device Manager. Notebook Essentials 3 You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support...
..., click Device Manager. Notebook Essentials 3 You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support...
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... models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and...in this section. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer.
... models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and...in this section. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer.
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... work habits for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Firewall software monitors incoming...power surges To protect the computer from the computer). ■ If provided with some models. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to obtain information about you or the computer. Chapter 3: ...
... work habits for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Firewall software monitors incoming...power surges To protect the computer from the computer). ■ If provided with some models. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to obtain information about you or the computer. Chapter 3: ...
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...a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). The computer and the AC adapter comply with some models. Notebook Essentials 9 To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to block airflow....-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for battery disposal information, refer to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on your location....
...a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). The computer and the AC adapter comply with some models. Notebook Essentials 9 To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to block airflow....-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for battery disposal information, refer to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on your location....
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... & Offers (available in some locations) ■ ISP-provided icons (available in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The computer includes the following software features to the Internet. Chapter 3: What's next? To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click...
... & Offers (available in some locations) ■ ISP-provided icons (available in some locations) ■ Windows Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials The computer includes the following software features to the Internet. Chapter 3: What's next? To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click...
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... when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to display the image on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in the order provided until the problem is ... may not be in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is offline. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be initiated by HP for this ...
... when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to display the image on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, perform these troubleshooting steps in the order provided until the problem is ... may not be in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is offline. To change these and other tools, like Help and Support, can be initiated by HP for this ...
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... Create system recovery points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated...programs. ■ Save the customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials As you add new software and date files, you should create a set of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or...
... Create system recovery points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated...programs. ■ Save the customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials As you add new software and date files, you should create a set of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or...
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... Periodically, whenever the system is connected to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 23 Click Create. 6. Follow the on file size and the speed of your hard drive at a specific point in time.... Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points When you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to save and name a snapshot of your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. ...
... Periodically, whenever the system is connected to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 23 Click Create. 6. Follow the on file size and the speed of your hard drive at a specific point in time.... Protection tab. 4. Using system restore points When you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to save and name a snapshot of your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. ...
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... computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from recovery discs that was functioning optimally, follow these discs to...into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your...
... computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from recovery discs that was functioning optimally, follow these discs to...into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide SUMMARY This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts;
troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide SUMMARY This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts;
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To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model.
To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model.
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... is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the TouchPad. Functions like the left button on the screen. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. There is off. Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button...
... is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the TouchPad. Functions like the left button on the screen. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. There is off. Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button...
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... Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. ...drive failure, you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the...
... Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. ...drive failure, you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you cannot use the backup files to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the...
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To copy the entire screen, press prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to back up your information periodically. ● Before ...
To copy the entire screen, press prt sc. 3. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to back up your information periodically. ● Before ...
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... is connected to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up and create a backup. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks...
... is connected to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to set up and create a backup. Refer to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks...
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... only) NOTE: Computers with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your ... Manager > Recovery Manager. - (SSD), you have not already tried these steps: 1. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery discs have been...
... only) NOTE: Computers with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your ... Manager > Recovery Manager. - (SSD), you have not already tried these steps: 1. To restore the system from the partition, follow these features, try them before using this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery discs have been...
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... 3-conductor power cord set included with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer. 114 Chapter 9 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the computer meets the requirements for evaluation in other countries or...
... 3-conductor power cord set included with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer. 114 Chapter 9 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the computer meets the requirements for evaluation in other countries or...