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... software Detailed questions 8 English See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your HP Product. Contacting HP You can contact HP technical support by telephone. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service...
... software Detailed questions 8 English See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your HP Product. Contacting HP You can contact HP technical support by telephone. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service...
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... change without notice. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers... on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional...
... change without notice. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers... on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional...
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... the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties...
... the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties...
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...installed. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To see a list of a ... start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or ...
...installed. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 3: What's next? To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To see a list of a ... start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or ...
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.... ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device...
.... ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device...
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...Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ... necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You need high-quality DVD+R,...
...Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ... necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You need high-quality DVD+R,...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 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 recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 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 recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...you cannot use the backup files to restore your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring ...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to back up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring...
...you cannot use the backup files to restore your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring ...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to back up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring...
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Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back up your files and folders. Then ... can also use the options listed in this section to repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. For additional information, refer to boot (start up) your computer. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Restart...
Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back up your files and folders. Then ... can also use the options listed in this section to repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. For additional information, refer to boot (start up) your computer. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Restart...
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
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... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
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...indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of individual devices. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® ...all wireless network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Because the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. All...
...indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of individual devices. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® ...all wireless network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Because the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. All...
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...or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (... 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network...
...or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (... 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network...
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...corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your ... in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed.
...corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your ... in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed.
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Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Sound. 4. For additional safety ..., remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on...
Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Sound. 4. For additional safety ..., remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on...
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Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
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... Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for ...this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting 55 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties...
... Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for ...this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting 55 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties...
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... as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. A movie is not visible on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
... as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. A movie is not visible on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
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... your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove any devices requiring drivers. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Repeat for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for...
... your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove any devices requiring drivers. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Repeat for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for...