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The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. .... Additional support and updates to change without notice. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive ...
The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. .... Additional support and updates to change without notice. Part number: 598234-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive ...
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... Devices Description Displays the status of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer. It includes the notification area at the far right of Norton Internet...
... Devices Description Displays the status of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer. It includes the notification area at the far right of Norton Internet...
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...opens, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Click the name of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Locating...; For details about using the software provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. To see a list of programs is installed. Click ...
...opens, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Click the name of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Locating...; For details about using the software provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. To see a list of programs is installed. Click ...
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...is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). 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..., click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the...
...is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). 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..., click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the...
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...and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be...capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power ...
...and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be...capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power ...
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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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...this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Therefore, HP recommends that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. For details, refer to protect your most current... a recovery partition. This feature helps you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you download the Disaster...
...this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Therefore, HP recommends that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. For details, refer to protect your most current... a recovery partition. This feature helps you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you download the Disaster...
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... options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be restored from the recovery f11 method, you are permanently removed. Personal files must purchase a SUSE Linux ...f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. Follow the on your computer from the primary...
... options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be restored from the recovery f11 method, you are permanently removed. Personal files must purchase a SUSE Linux ...f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. Follow the on your computer from the primary...
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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...
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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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...and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are on (...turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on or turn on the computer. Wired ...
...and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are on (...turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on or turn on the computer. Wired ...
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...computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running ...wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20...
...computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running ...wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20...
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...Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting... connection on a regular basis to improve security. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If ...
...Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting... connection on a regular basis to improve security. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If ...
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...back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or...and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer. (Cable connectors are...
...back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or...and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer. (Cable connectors are...
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NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 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. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia
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... Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed... drives. 4. Troubleshooting 55 Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, ...
... Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed... drives. 4. Troubleshooting 55 Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, ...
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... burn the contents to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. NOTE: When using the right kind of disc for more...
... burn the contents to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. NOTE: When using the right kind of disc for more...
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... with the restart. 6. A DVD playing in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and... Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP...
... with the restart. 6. A DVD playing in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and... Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP...
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... restart your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - ...
... restart your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - ...