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... or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing the hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Routine care ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 Backup and recovery Recovery discs ...34 Performing a system recovery ...35 Recovering...
... or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing the hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Routine care ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 Backup and recovery Recovery discs ...34 Performing a system recovery ...35 Recovering...
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...Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help...software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet ...
...Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help...software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet ...
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The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (2) until it is seated. To remove the battery: Inserting or removing the battery 25 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into place.
The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (2) until it is seated. To remove the battery: Inserting or removing the battery 25 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into place.
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... the keyboard surface. WARNING! A can of electric shock or damage to download the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers 33 Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can become available. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update ...
... the keyboard surface. WARNING! A can of electric shock or damage to download the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers 33 Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can become available. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update ...
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... of only one set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature) ● Backing up your information ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery (from the partition or recovery discs) NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not have a partition. If...
... of only one set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature) ● Backing up your information ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery (from the partition or recovery discs) NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not have a partition. If...
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... 9, 10 VGA 10 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 39 R recovering a program or driver 34 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 35 recovering from the recovery discs 36 recovery discs 34 Recovery Manager 34, 35 recovery partition 34 recovery...
... 9, 10 VGA 10 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 39 R recovering a program or driver 34 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 35 recovering from the recovery discs 36 recovery discs 34 Recovery Manager 34, 35 recovery partition 34 recovery...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... for your computer. The alphanumeric identifier you need to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. An alphanumeric number that provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
... for your computer. The alphanumeric identifier you need to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. An alphanumeric number that provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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... When you need to the front of your computer. (4) Warranty period The duration of each product. (3) Product information The product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description The alphanumeric identifier you order parts or request information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
... When you need to the front of your computer. (4) Warranty period The duration of each product. (3) Product information The product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description The alphanumeric identifier you order parts or request information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
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...separately)" section in this guide. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions to Windows Help and Support for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then...Windows partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. Using f11 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive...
...separately)" section in this guide. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions to Windows Help and Support for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then...Windows partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. Using f11 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive...
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...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have changed the legacy boot order in the F10 utility... a Windows 7 operating system DVD to recover your computer. 7. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you have a recovery partition. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to boot (start up ...
...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have changed the legacy boot order in the F10 utility... a Windows 7 operating system DVD to recover your computer. 7. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you have a recovery partition. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to boot (start up ...
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The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your important files from a backup. Follow the on the screen. 3. CAUTION: ...
The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your important files from a backup. Follow the on the screen. 3. CAUTION: ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● ...disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information ...
...support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● ...disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information ...
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... such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. or - Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the computer... and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot. 30 Chapter...
... such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. or - Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the computer... and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot. 30 Chapter...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Release and remove the PC Card: a. Press the PC Card eject button again to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Pull the PC Card (2) out of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it. 1. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the...
Release and remove the PC Card: a. Press the PC Card eject button again to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Pull the PC Card (2) out of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it. 1. Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To reduce the...
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Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The computer has only one ...
Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The computer has only one ...
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... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether...
... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether...
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...removing 29 supported formats 29 Disk Cleanup software 42 Disk Defragmenter software 41 DisplayPort, connecting 17 docking connector 40 drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...removing 29 supported formats 29 Disk Cleanup software 42 Disk Defragmenter software 41 DisplayPort, connecting 17 docking connector 40 drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator...
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... optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery...
... optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery...