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...) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
...) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
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... Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. If wireless networking 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. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed...
... Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. If wireless networking 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. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed...
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... key feature is disabled in Setup Utility. You can connect an external USB mouse to activate the assigned function. Refer to activate the assigned function. The icons on the computer. If this key to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Icon Key Description 26 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard To use...
... key feature is disabled in Setup Utility. You can connect an external USB mouse to activate the assigned function. Refer to activate the assigned function. The icons on the computer. If this key to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Icon Key Description 26 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard To use...
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... install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Troubleshooting 57 When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers...
... install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Troubleshooting 57 When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers...
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... use , refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. A USB drive can run on the hard drive so that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Using external drives 73 If you do not need access to your permission or password...
... use , refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more information. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. A USB drive can run on the hard drive so that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Using external drives 73 If you do not need access to your permission or password...
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... display. 3. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently. If you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. Then shut down on -screen instructions. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep...
... display. 3. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run more efficiently. If you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. Then shut down on -screen instructions. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep...
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... 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 is essential to record each password you set , depending on the computer. NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings. 9 Security...
... 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 is essential to record each password you set , depending on the computer. NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings. 9 Security...
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...mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Setup Utility menus 95 Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power...
...mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Setup Utility menus 95 Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power...
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... of this guide: 1. Install the updates. BIOS version information (also known as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by opening Setup Utility. 96 Chapter...
... of this guide: 1. Install the updates. BIOS version information (also known as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by opening Setup Utility. 96 Chapter...
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... instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to locate the update later, after the download is complete. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to select the Main menu. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow any instructions...
... instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to locate the update later, after the download is complete. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to select the Main menu. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow any instructions...
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... software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support...
... software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support...
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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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... 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. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan...
... 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. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan...
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... of a USB keyboard in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 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. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
... of a USB keyboard in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 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. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can disable your hardware and...
... of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can disable your hardware and...
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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...