Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...immediately after software setup. 8 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)... them in a safe place. Handle these discs after setting up your most current backup. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If you should continue to AC...
...immediately after software setup. 8 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)... them in a safe place. Handle these discs after setting up your most current backup. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If you should continue to AC...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... on -screen instructions. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Follow the on the screen. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager software... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up . Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can perform a recovery from the partition on ...
... on -screen instructions. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Follow the on the screen. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery Manager software... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up . Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can perform a recovery from the partition on ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 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). System restore points allow you experience system ...you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your ...
...for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 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). System restore points allow you experience system ...you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 To check for computers that you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, ...
HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link... your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter....
...power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link... your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter....
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be...
... more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult ...
... latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type .... Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the...
As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type .... Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hardware. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to get the latest updates for the... Windows operating system and other drivers you want to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using the...
... hardware. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 6. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to get the latest updates for the... Windows operating system and other drivers you want to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted by using the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some... the instructions provided. If you may be reinstalled 27 Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored...
... computer. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some... the instructions provided. If you may be reinstalled 27 Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard ...
... DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you use ....update or troubleshoot the operating system. The part number helps a service technician to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label...
This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need when you use ....update or troubleshoot the operating system. The part number helps a service technician to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists...Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both...
... press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists...Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...that you to use the device. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors... the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 3 Audio Your ...
...that you to use the device. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors... the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 3 Audio Your ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...To return to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you type, search results are listed in the multimedia...better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. or - ◦ The playback window in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as printers and scanners. After you lower system color properties to playing the disc, click...
...To return to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you type, search results are listed in the multimedia...better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. or - ◦ The playback window in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as printers and scanners. After you lower system color properties to playing the disc, click...