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... Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
... Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
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... password for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other computers may connect to the Internet. You may be sure that device drivers are installed for more computers are included with Bluetooth as a host and using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... password for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other computers may connect to the Internet. You may be sure that device drivers are installed for more computers are included with Bluetooth as a host and using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
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... factory. Connecting an external mouse You can disable this feature is enabled at the top of the USB ports on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. The icons on the computer. Then right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. You can connect an external USB mouse to activate the assigned function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... factory. Connecting an external mouse You can disable this feature is enabled at the top of the USB ports on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. The icons on the computer. Then right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. You can connect an external USB mouse to activate the assigned function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
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... HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open...
... HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open...
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... accessing information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it works without supervision. Click Defragment disk. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using external drives 73 You may take more efficiently. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of damage to complete. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To connect an external drive...
... accessing information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it works without supervision. Click Defragment disk. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. Using external drives 73 You may take more efficiently. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of damage to complete. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To connect an external drive...
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Follow the on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to the computer. 4. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
Follow the on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to the computer. 4. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
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... are set, changed, or deleted, it in a secure place. 86 Chapter 9 Security Follow the procedures in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password...
... are set, changed, or deleted, it in a secure place. 86 Chapter 9 Security Follow the procedures in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password...
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...Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select...
...Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select...
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... computer model, product category, and series or family. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. BIOS version information (also known as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify your computer is stored on the HP...
... computer model, product category, and series or family. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. BIOS version information (also known as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify your computer is stored on the HP...
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... Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You may need to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on battery power or connected to access...
... Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You may need to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on battery power or connected to access...
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... install. 7. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Click your specific product from your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive...
... install. 7. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Click your specific product from your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive...
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... battery 9, 12 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 96 Blu-ray Disc playing 41 removing 46 Bluetooth device 13, 18 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 95 boot order 95 button sound 95 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2, 23 C cables LAN 22 USB 78 calibrating battery 67 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 95 CD copying 44 playing 41 removing 46 CD drive 39, 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 92 charging batteries 66, 67 checking audio functions 35 compartments, memory module 9 components additional hardware...
... battery 9, 12 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 96 Blu-ray Disc playing 41 removing 46 Bluetooth device 13, 18 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 95 boot order 95 button sound 95 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2, 23 C cables LAN 22 USB 78 calibrating battery 67 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 95 CD copying 44 playing 41 removing 46 CD drive 39, 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 92 charging batteries 66, 67 checking audio functions 35 compartments, memory module 9 components additional hardware...
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... drive media 58 drives boot order 95 caring for 72 DVD changing region setting 43 copying 44 playing 41 removing 46 DVD drive 39, 73 DVD region settings 43 E earbuds 31 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 89 entering an administrator password 88 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 94 external audio devices, connecting 35 external drive 73 external monitor port, identifying 8, 36 F f11 104 fan always on 95 firewall 17 fn key, identifying 5, 27 full system recovery 99 G graphics modes, switching 61 H hard drive installing 76 removing 74 replacing...
... drive media 58 drives boot order 95 caring for 72 DVD changing region setting 43 copying 44 playing 41 removing 46 DVD drive 39, 73 DVD region settings 43 E earbuds 31 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 89 entering an administrator password 88 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 94 external audio devices, connecting 35 external drive 73 external monitor port, identifying 8, 36 F f11 104 fan always on 95 firewall 17 fn key, identifying 5, 27 full system recovery 99 G graphics modes, switching 61 H hard drive installing 76 removing 74 replacing...
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... DVD+R 41 removing 46 using 39 optical drive identifying 7 removing 47 using 38 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 88 power-on 88 set in Setup Utility 87 set in Windows 87 performing a recovery 103 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 78 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 7 power cord, identifying 11 power light, identifying 3 power-on password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 Processor C6 State 95 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 98 projector, connecting...
... DVD+R 41 removing 46 using 39 optical drive identifying 7 removing 47 using 38 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 88 power-on 88 set in Setup Utility 87 set in Windows 87 performing a recovery 103 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 78 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 7 power cord, identifying 11 power light, identifying 3 power-on password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 Processor C6 State 95 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 98 projector, connecting...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the language of Setup Utility in Windows 7 99 When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on . System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound...
...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the language of Setup Utility in Windows 7 99 When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on . System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound...
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...3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. Select Language Boot options Device Configurations To do this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order...
...3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. Select Language Boot options Device Configurations To do this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order...
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.... System resources you can manually change resource settings. Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Select Start > Computer. 2. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to get a graphical...
.... System resources you can manually change resource settings. Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Select Start > Computer. 2. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to get a graphical...
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... DoubleLayer spare part number 31, 36, 56 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 111 boot options 99, 104 boot order 99, 104 button sound 99 buttons power 16 TouchPad right/left 14 C cable kit, spare part number 31 cables, service considerations 46 camera module removal 77 spare part number 77 camera, product description 8 caps lock light, identifying 15 Card Reader Power Saving 99 changing the language of Setup Utility 95 chipset, product description 3 compartments memory module 21 components additional hardware 23...
... DoubleLayer spare part number 31, 36, 56 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 111 boot options 99, 104 boot order 99, 104 button sound 99 buttons power 16 TouchPad right/left 14 C cable kit, spare part number 31 cables, service considerations 46 camera module removal 77 spare part number 77 camera, product description 8 caps lock light, identifying 15 Card Reader Power Saving 99 changing the language of Setup Utility 95 chipset, product description 3 compartments memory module 21 components additional hardware 23...
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... (network 20 K keyboard product description 10 removal 62 spare part numbers 27, 62 keys esc 17 fn 17 function 17 navigation 17 Windows applications 17 Windows logo 17 L LAN Power Saving 99 language support 99 latch, battery release 21 legacy support, USB 100, 104 light power 15 lights caps lock 15 Digital Media Slot 20 optical drive 19 webcam 18 wireless 15 M Main menu 98 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 36 memory module product description 6 removal 60 spare part numbers 28, 60 memory module...
... (network 20 K keyboard product description 10 removal 62 spare part numbers 27, 62 keys esc 17 fn 17 function 17 navigation 17 Windows applications 17 Windows logo 17 L LAN Power Saving 99 language support 99 latch, battery release 21 legacy support, USB 100, 104 light power 15 lights caps lock 15 Digital Media Slot 20 optical drive 19 webcam 18 wireless 15 M Main menu 98 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 36 memory module product description 6 removal 60 spare part numbers 28, 60 memory module...
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...8 external media cards 9 graphics 4 hard drives 7 keyboard 10 memory module 6 microphone 8 modem module 8 operating system 10 optical drives 7 pointing devices 10 ports 9 power requirements 10 processors 1 product name 1 security 10 serviceability 10 wireless 8 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 113 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 118 recovering from the recovery discs 118 recovery discs 113, 114 Recovery Manager 113, 118 recovery partition 113 recovery, system 118 removal/replacement preliminaries 45 procedures 50 restore points 117 restoring default settings 97...
...8 external media cards 9 graphics 4 hard drives 7 keyboard 10 memory module 6 microphone 8 modem module 8 operating system 10 optical drives 7 pointing devices 10 ports 9 power requirements 10 processors 1 product name 1 security 10 serviceability 10 wireless 8 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 113 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 118 recovering from the recovery discs 118 recovery discs 113, 114 Recovery Manager 113, 118 recovery partition 113 recovery, system 118 removal/replacement preliminaries 45 procedures 50 restore points 117 restoring default settings 97...