Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Fan Always On. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. 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 Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB...
...Fan Always On. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. 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 Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE...
Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. NOTE...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then...
... those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...
... to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start it, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any...
... your computer. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start it, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... again listed. 8. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. Click OK. 4. or - Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
... again listed. 8. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. NOTE: If you type, search results are prompted to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Try running your country or region. 2. Click OK. 4. or - Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... operation of drivers is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. When the list of the device. Open your computer operating...
... operation of drivers is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. When the list of the device. Open your computer operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... video device, according to that graphics card. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. or - 1. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
... video device, according to that graphics card. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. or - 1. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the number) in the product box, and then press enter. - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Install now...
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the number) in the product box, and then press enter. - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Install now...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving...
... to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. If the computer is off . 2. When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options...
... use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. If the computer is off . 2. When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an...
... close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser. After you can press fn+f3 to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to open the Print Options window of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating system Log On window. The following video transmission types, with examples of the active Windows program. The function...
... have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser. After you can press fn+f3 to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Most external monitors receive video information from computer display to monitor display to open the Print Options window of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating system Log On window. The following video transmission types, with examples of the active Windows program. The function...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light is on an external keypad. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on...
... the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light is on an external keypad. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 87 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running...
Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 87 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92 Digital Media Slot 12 Digital Media Slot light 12 diskette drive...
... boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92 Digital Media Slot 12 Digital Media Slot light 12 diskette drive...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... button board removal 66 spare part number 17, 29, 66 transporting guidelines 35 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 128 unknown password 37 USB board removal 73 spare part number 18, 29, 73 USB board cable, spare part number 18, 29, 73 V vents 11, 13 vertical scroll zone 9 Virtualization Technology 91 Volume keys 8 W webcam location 7 product description 3 webcam light 6 webcam module illustrated 22 removal 60 spare part number 22, 29, 60 webcam module cable illustrated 22 spare part number 22, 29 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless...
... button board removal 66 spare part number 17, 29, 66 transporting guidelines 35 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 128 unknown password 37 USB board removal 73 spare part number 18, 29, 73 USB board cable, spare part number 18, 29, 73 V vents 11, 13 vertical scroll zone 9 Virtualization Technology 91 Volume keys 8 W webcam location 7 product description 3 webcam light 6 webcam module illustrated 22 removal 60 spare part number 22, 29, 60 webcam module cable illustrated 22 spare part number 22, 29 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless...