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Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
Contents Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Backing up your information 18 Using Windows Backup and Restore 19 Using system restore points 20 Performing a recovery 21 Recovering using the recovery discs 21 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 22 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 23 Input power 23 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 25 Traveling and shipping 26 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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...® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
...® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not...
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... line. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the power surges that do not meet specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer...
... line. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the power surges that do not meet specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the computer...
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... are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to the Internet wizard. ✎ If you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Chapter 2: What's next?
... are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to the Internet wizard. ✎ If you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Chapter 2: What's next?
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... saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You also can then recover back to that point if you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Create a system restore point...
... saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. You also can then recover back to that point if you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Create a system restore point...
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... can be found on the system regulatory label on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
... can be found on the system regulatory label on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
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Index A AC adapter 5 altitude specifications 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet ... external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up ...
Index A AC adapter 5 altitude specifications 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet ... external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up ...
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... software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications altitude 23 humidity 23 input power 23 operating environment 23 temperature 23 28 startup problems, troubleshooting 13 surge protection 4 system ...recovery 17, 21 system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external...
... software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications altitude 23 humidity 23 input power 23 operating environment 23 temperature 23 28 startup problems, troubleshooting 13 surge protection 4 system ...recovery 17, 21 system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of hard drive failures. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing...Page 2 Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . These software issues include (but may ...
...is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of hard drive failures. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing...Page 2 Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . These software issues include (but may ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...! The modem must obtain a country- Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately). Description Connects an AC adapter to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable. If the modem cable...
...! The modem must obtain a country- Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately). Description Connects an AC adapter to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable. If the modem cable...
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... TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in the notification area, at the factory. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then select or clear the check box next to the gesture you must...
... TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in the notification area, at the factory. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then select or clear the check box next to the gesture you must...
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... hold this feature in Setup Utility. NOTE: The action key feature is disabled in Setup Utility, you must press fn and an action key to specific keys at the factory.
... hold this feature in Setup Utility. NOTE: The action key feature is disabled in Setup Utility, you must press fn and an action key to specific keys at the factory.
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...; Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to a CD or DVD, use software such as the process for burning audio files because after the information is the same as Windows...
...; Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. For specific instructions, refer to a CD or DVD, use software such as the process for burning audio files because after the information is the same as Windows...
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... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to your computer. This feature can be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...an updated driver to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your hard drive. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. If prompted to open a window containing additional information...
... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to your computer. This feature can be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...an updated driver to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your hard drive. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. If prompted to open a window containing additional information...
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...computer, and other factors. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you work ...external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is in case of the taskbar. Contact technical support for information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently ...
...computer, and other factors. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 2. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you work ...external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is in case of the taskbar. Contact technical support for information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently ...
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... let you know that the device is usually included with the computer. Devices can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the system. An optional USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to the USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION...
... let you know that the device is usually included with the computer. Devices can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the system. An optional USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to the USB port. Connecting a USB device CAUTION...
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... visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not visible...
... visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not visible...
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...than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates Click your specific product from your hard drive. Click Install now to install...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the screen. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. The system automatically shuts...
...than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. When the list of the device. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates Click your specific product from your hard drive. Click Install now to install...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the screen. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. The system automatically shuts...
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NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click ... the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. HP recommends that point if you are creating a system restore point. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can then recover back ...to that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > ...
NOTE: Recovering to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click ... the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. HP recommends that point if you are creating a system restore point. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can then recover back ...to that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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......102 Security menu 103 Diagnostics menu 103 System Configuration menu 104 6 Specifications ...107 Computer specifications ...107 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 108 Hard drive specifications ...109 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 110 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 111 System resource specifications ...112 7 Backup and recovery ...113 Windows 7 ...113 Creating recovery discs 114 Backing up your information 115 Using Windows ...
......102 Security menu 103 Diagnostics menu 103 System Configuration menu 104 6 Specifications ...107 Computer specifications ...107 35.6-cm (14.0-in) display specifications 108 Hard drive specifications ...109 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe specifications 110 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive... specifications 111 System resource specifications ...112 7 Backup and recovery ...113 Windows 7 ...113 Creating recovery discs 114 Backing up your information 115 Using Windows ...