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... use , or when the computer has reached a low battery level. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials When you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display...
... use , or when the computer has reached a low battery level. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials When you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS...
...RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for all wireless devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 When two or more computers are installed for tasks such as a gateway through the sequence of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Before working your way through which other computers may be sure that device drivers are connected using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. The...
... your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for all wireless devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 When two or more computers are installed for tasks such as a gateway through the sequence of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Before working your way through which other computers may be sure that device drivers are connected using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. The...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the keyboard. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. To use an action key, press and hold this feature in Setup Utility, you must press fn and an action key to specific keys at the factory. NOTE: The action key feature is disabled in Setup Utility. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to activate the assigned function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... the keyboard. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter. To use an action key, press and hold this feature in Setup Utility, you must press fn and an action key to specific keys at the factory. NOTE: The action key feature is disabled in Setup Utility. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to activate the assigned function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining...
... the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer. You may set it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Connect the drive to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using external drives 73 USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
... computer. You may set it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Connect the drive to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using external drives 73 USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and...
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... Hibernation. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. If you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 74 Chapter 6 Drives Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup...
... Hibernation. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. If you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 74 Chapter 6 Drives Disconnect all external devices connected to run Disk Cleanup...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in this chapter to use of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it is a group 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...
... being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in this chapter to use of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it is a group 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...
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Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● 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: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● 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: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for more information. 2. You...
..., you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for more information. 2. You...
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... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Updating the BIOS 97 You may need to access this information to the hard drive. b. NOTE: If you want to install the update. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Using the hard drive path you are displayed on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Setup Utility by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Downloading a BIOS update...
... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Updating the BIOS 97 You may need to access this information to the hard drive. b. NOTE: If you want to install the update. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Using the hard drive path you are displayed on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Setup Utility by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Downloading a BIOS update...
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... the models listed. 4. If prompted to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates 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. Open your...
... the models listed. 4. If prompted to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates 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. Open your...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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...sound. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 menu option is in DC mode. ENWW Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change...
...sound. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 menu option is in DC mode. ENWW Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. System resources you can manually change resource settings. To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. 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...
... computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. System resources you can manually change resource settings. To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. 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...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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...