Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette 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. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run...
...; Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette 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. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
... BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your hard drive. Do...
... Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your hard drive. Do...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press...
... was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
... security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Drives - Windows Vista
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... may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more than an hour to Help and Support for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter...
... may set it works without supervision. Click Defragment now. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more than an hour to Help and Support for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. A device driver must...
... of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. A device driver must...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to get the latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading...
... latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to get the latest updates for your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install the updated driver without downloading...
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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... default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed...
... default audio playback device according to that graphics card. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the power button briefly. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click...
... the power button briefly. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step...
... is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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 the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
... 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 the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. If the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f5 hotkey can be changed. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using hotkeys 5 After you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. 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 VGA video standard. Opening a Web...
...+f5 hotkey can be changed. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using hotkeys 5 After you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. 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 VGA video standard. Opening a Web...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... external keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock 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 a keypad key to keypad functions...
... external keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock 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 a keypad key to keypad functions...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 87 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.
... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 87 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.
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...