Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language.
... State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt...
... may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Main menu. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility...
... Main menu. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
... install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... permission or password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or...
... permission or password for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use . Click Defragment now. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. After you can defragment your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use . Click Defragment now. To run on the hard drive become fragmented. After you can defragment your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting or - If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded...
... open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting or - If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded...
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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..., click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the computer. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Select Start > Computer...
..., click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the computer. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Select Start > Computer...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and...
... on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of inactivity when running on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power.
... the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of inactivity when running on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
... power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... and 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 at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut...
... and 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 at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... monitor display to simultaneous display on the hard drive and the computer turns off. The computer must be changed. For example, you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. QuickLock protects your work before you can initiate Hibernation. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external...
... monitor display to simultaneous display on the hard drive and the computer turns off. The computer must be changed. For example, you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. QuickLock protects your work before you can initiate Hibernation. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to the computer. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently...
... num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to the computer. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. 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...
... of the screen, press f10. - While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. 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...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 18, 27, 29, 71 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...
... Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 18, 27, 29, 71 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...
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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... listing 103 secondary hard drive self test 92 security cable slot 11 Security menu 90 security, product description 4 selecting in the Setup Utility 86 serial number 14, 38 service considerations 32 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility overview 85 solid-state drive (SSD) 119, 123 speakers removal 72 spare part number 17, 29, 72 specifications Blu-ray BD-ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW and CDRW Double-Layer Combo Drive 97 computer 93 display...
... listing 103 secondary hard drive self test 92 security cable slot 11 Security menu 90 security, product description 4 selecting in the Setup Utility 86 serial number 14, 38 service considerations 32 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility overview 85 solid-state drive (SSD) 119, 123 speakers removal 72 spare part number 17, 29, 72 specifications Blu-ray BD-ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW and CDRW Double-Layer Combo Drive 97 computer 93 display...