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...They are set forth in Help and Support. Sign up to date with your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com.... © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. You can find them on the Web. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook...
...They are set forth in Help and Support. Sign up to date with your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com.... © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. You can find them on the Web. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook...
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... the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. 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 shortcuts that are used to ...this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer.
... the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. 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 shortcuts that are used to ...this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on 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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... feature helps you can recover your files and folders. To check for the presence of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not... to a USB flash drive as soon as your information regularly to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Therefore, HP recommends that you can use your computer to recover your information and restoring it to maintain a reasonably current backup....
... feature helps you can recover your files and folders. To check for the presence of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not... to a USB flash drive as soon as your information regularly to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Therefore, HP recommends that you can use your computer to recover your information and restoring it to maintain a reasonably current backup....
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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, and a wireless light. If the wireless light is on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of... Wired network (connected) Indicates that all wireless network devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are ...
...devices, and a wireless light. If the wireless light is on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of... Wired network (connected) Indicates that all wireless network devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are ...
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... not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for more information on troubleshooting...working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to improve the ...
... not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for more information on troubleshooting...working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to improve the ...
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... after you enter into your computer to identify your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, ... router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to do so. The driver 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 the...
... after you enter into your computer to identify your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, ... router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to do so. The driver 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 the...
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...a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder... Notices. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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: ●...
...a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder... Notices. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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: ●...
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... 4 Multimedia 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...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 show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security....
... 4 Multimedia 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...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 show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security....
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...that you want to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. NOTE: If you may need to... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting 57 In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site...
...that you want to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. NOTE: If you may need to... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting 57 In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site...
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... Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
... Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
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...was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click your computer model number in the 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. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE...: In some cases, you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later.
...was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click your computer model number in the 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. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE...: In some cases, you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to download the driver and install it later.
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... a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after... most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or...
... a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after... most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 103 System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or...
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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...